https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/in-memoriam-vera-molnar-life-and-legacy-1924-2023 2024-04-08T14:33:55-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8tNESHtfkr0/hqdefault.jpg The Life and Legacy of Vera Molnár Vera Molnár (1924-2023), the “grande dame of Generative Art,” has died just one month shy of her hundredth birthday. The artist’s legacy reaches back to at least the 1950s, when, inspired by Constantin Brâncuși, Wassily Kandinsky, László Moholy-Nagy and Victor Vasarely, she began incorporating algorithms into her artistic process as a machine imaginaire. “My greatest pleasure in life is to slide the tip of a pencil over the paper, look at the mark, erase it and start again,” she said. In the 1960s she cofounded the collaborative organization Groupe de Recherche d’Art Visuel – whose membership included François Morellet and Julio Le Parc and which was influential to the Kinetic Art and Op Art movements – and soon after became one of the very first artists to make work with a computer. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8tNESHtfkr0?start=10&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 A Life Less Ordinary Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/blancpain-and-the-birth-of-the-dive-watch-expert-voices-1 2024-09-23T16:48:23-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/8f/c5/4800d0e2438c927cb6122116112b/blancpain-thumbnail.png Blancpain and the Birth of the Dive Watch | Expert Voices | Sotheby's The 'birth' of the Fifty-Fathoms is something of a legend at this point – the brainchild of Blancpain CEO Jean-Jacques Fiechter, who was an avid diver. In an exclusive exploration guided by specialist Vincent Brasesco at the Blancpain Boutique, we unravel the captivating narrative of the iconic dive watch. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LtQ_zPO_qLQ?start=131&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/the-collection-of-mary-tyler-moore-spotlight-1 2024-04-08T12:58:54-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/df/30/9e4982cd45269732bbfa76b992bf/mtm-thumbnail.png The Collection of Mary Tyler Moore | Spotlight | Sotheby's Mary Tyler Moore, a beacon of brilliance, intelligence, and independence, left an indelible mark on the world. As a cherished and celebrated actress, dancer, and astute media executive, she blazed trails and opened doors for women everywhere. Mary's influence resonated across television, film, and the Broadway stage, where her award-winning performances and unforgettable characters showcased her exceptional talent. https://www.youtube.com/embed/NGTqqf_uXCQ?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/how-to-style-a-brooch 2024-04-08T12:58:27-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/cc/20/a41b794640dbb1856c6e08eccd57/howto-stylebrooch-yt-1280x720.png How to Style a Brooch The traditional brooch can go far beyond lapels and collars. Join Frank Everett, Sotheby's Vice Chairman of Jewelry, as he reveals the versatility of the unassuming brooch. Whether you are new to jewelry or a long-time collector, there's always a whimsical take on this timeless accessory to try. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uzeM8CEqXOI?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/inside-hubert-guerrand-hermes-elegant-collection-great-collectors 2024-04-08T12:57:32-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wxodqi3JsJg/hqdefault.jpg Inside Hubert Guerrand-Hermès' Elegant Collection | Great Collectors | Sotheby's Hubert Guerrand-Hermès (1940-2016) was passionate about art in all its forms. A member of the famous luxury goods family, a keen sportsman and a familiar sight in the auction houses and antiquaries of Paris, his collecting activity ranged across a multitude of interests. Over the course of his life, he amassed a unique collection which he displayed in his magnificent Parisian residence, the Hôtel de Lannion. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wxodqi3JsJg?start=7&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/a-drink-with-a-flying-wine-maker-paul-hobbs 2024-05-20T10:44:58-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/e1/4e/9faec7594c3fb1ec05666eba96f3/drinkwith-flyingwinemaker-yt-1280x720.png A Drink With a Flying Winemaker The traveling winemaker Paul Hobbs and Sotheby’s Global Head of Wine Retail, Vanessa Conlin MW, share a glass of wine from the top-tier vineyards in Napa Valley. They walk through Paul’s approach to making wine all around the world and how each culture enlightens every vineyard to stand out from the rest. https://www.youtube.com/embed/qcz-mZnG590?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/the-duchesse-de-berry-the-guerrand-hermes-collection-1 2024-04-08T12:57:01-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/61/b9/80fb1bb7417da2827221458393d4/dutchess-thumbnail.png The Duchesse de Berry | The Guerrand-Hermès Collection | Sotheby's The Duchesse de Berry was one of the most famous and fascinating aristocratic figures of the 19th century in France. Her innate curiosity led her to be an enthusiastic collector with a passion for music, botany, nature paintings, precious objects, and literature. Her life and patronage inspired Hubert Guerrand-Hermès’ own collection, centuries later, which Sotheby’s is excited to be able to offer to the next generation of collectors on 15 December 2023. https://www.youtube.com/embed/IQ5eeos_9kg?start=2&feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/a-drink-with-a-living-legend-lamberto-frescobaldi 2024-05-20T10:46:06-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/60/21/8c793f9f41229ffe45036b6f5b7d/drinkwith-livinglegend-yt-1280x720.png A Drink With a Living Legend | Lamberto Frescobaldi Frescobaldi is one of the oldest winemaking families in Italy for over 700 years with 30 generations of passionate winemakers. Vanessa Conlin MW, Sotheby’s Global Head of Wine Retail, sits down with Lamberto Frescobaldi, the President of Frescobaldi Wines, for a special wine tasting while exploring the various Frescobali estates around the world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vlE96amwHho?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/at-intimate-look-at-one-of-the-most-celebrated-venetian-palazzos-the-collection-of-the-count-and-countess-giovanni-volpi-di-misurata-first-look 2024-04-08T12:50:05-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jpW8Fk4sdRA/hqdefault.jpg An Intimate Look at One of the Most Celebrated Venetian Palazzos: The Collection of the Count and Countess Giovanni Volpi di Misurata | First Look The fascinating interiors of Palazzo Volpi will be unveiled to the public for the first time at Sotheby’s Paris in February 2024, displaying the Collection of the Count and Countess Giovanni Volpi di Misurata. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jpW8Fk4sdRA?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/videos/how-to-identify-saints-in-paintings-1 2024-06-27T06:51:44-04:00 https://sothebys-com.brightspotcdn.com/02/ce/23664c5c43799c76f1a4c5ae6436/howto-identifysaints-yt-1280x720-3.jpg How To Identify Saints in Old Master Paintings | Sotheby's Sotheby’s International Head of Old Masters Division, Christopher Apostle, explores the clues that are hidden within historical Old Master paintings. Some may say that understanding the subjects can be intimidating however, Christopher walks through the artist’s carefully designed motifs that allow you to identify which Saint you are looking at. Not only does it bring you to the correct era, but also what story the artist telling with their single paintbrush. https://www.youtube.com/embed/RXe-d1RBXpE?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Stories & Videos https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/sothebys-appoints-kristina-oneill-as-head-of-sothebys-media-editor-in-chief-of-sothebys-magazine 2024-08-21T16:16:31-04:00