architecture

Rockefeller Center is back! The transformation of NYC’s deco icon revealed

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Rockefeller Center is back! The transformation of NYC’s deco icon revealed

Throughout its illustrious 84 years, Rockefeller Center has constantly evolved — both at the ground and bird’s eye levels. The Art Deco icon designed by Raymond Hood initially comprised 14 buildings, as well as public art, fountains and gardens, when it was completed in 1939. John D. Rockefeller’s creation was conceived as a “city within … Read more

Rolex taps creative superstars for its 2022 mentor program

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Rolex taps creative superstars for its 2022 mentor program

When it debuted 20 years ago, the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative was billed as the company’s intention to fill a void in arts philanthropy — to ensure that the world’s artistic heritage is passed on personally, in the irreplaceable, time-honored tradition of master and protégé. The debut of the first class of mentors … Read more