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Cheviot’s Michael Kerr-Dineen
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Cheviot’s Michael Kerr-Dineen

David S. Wong interviews Michael Kerr-Dineen, CEO and co-founder of Cheviot Asset Management. Michael Kerr-Dineen is one of those financiers whose focus on class and quality can only be overshadowed by his determination to deliver on his promise. He has demonstrated this by walking away from giants such as UBS [...]

Sam Durant, Aim Takeover of Bia HQ
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The Economic Crisis in Art

ANIMAL SPIRITS DESTE Foundation Project Space, Slaughterhouse, Hydra 22 June – 23 September 2012 The economic crisis faced by the world today is not only extensive and multifaceted, but its implications for our future are profound. “Animal Spirits,” the collection of drawings from the Dakis Joannou Drawing Collection presented in [...]

Sovereign Monarchs Jubilee Lunch: Lessons in History
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Sovereign Monarchs Jubilee Lunch: Lessons in History

The global press has published details and photographs of the Sovereign Monarchs Jubilee lunch hosted by Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate 60 years of her accession to the throne. The description prompted us to take a quick look at the history books and check semantics. The definition of a ‘sovereign [...]

For Goodness’ sake, be compassionate
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For Goodness’ sake, be compassionate

Cardinal O’Brien has added his voice to that of an increasing number of people concerned about the rise of poverty in the ‘affluent and mighty West’. Whether you are a regular person, fortunate enough to have a good job, or a major philanthropist pondering how to make a difference in [...]

TIANBING Installation Copyright Stephen White. Courtesy Stephen Friedman Gallery
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Best of Chinese Contemporary Art comes to London

The Stephen Friedman Gallery hosted a private view of its Li Tianbing exhibition, currently on show at 25-28 Old Burlington Street, London, W1S 3AN. Li Tianbing is, of course, known to B Beyond readers, having been profiled with an interview and selected works as part of our Shanghai feature in [...]

The Balcon at 8 Pall Mall, London, UK
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The Balcon at 8 Pall Mall, London, UK

The Balcon at 8 Pall Mall, London, UK, is in the heartland of venerable gentlemen’s clubs, art galleries, and discreet but opulent eateries. It is also a short walk down Haymarket so, convenient to theatre goers and anyone who wishes to avoid the garishness of Piccadilly Circus and Shaftesbury Avenue. [...]

T Boone Pickens
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T Boone Pickens On energy and politics

The full text of our exclusive interview with T Boone Pickens appears in the Spring 2012 edition of B Beyond magazine, along with pictures taken at the Pickens’ Mesa Vista ranch. BB. The Pickens Plan makes two overwhelming arguments – one is global and has to do with sustainable energy; [...]

Liquid Assets – The B Beyond Cellar
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Liquid Assets – The B Beyond Cellar

Liquid Assets – The B Beyond Cellar Wine investment has become one of the most significant alternative markets and now millions are spent annually securing allocations of the most rare and rated Chateaux. Bordeaux dominates the Fine Wine market (85% of top London merchant Berry Bros & Rudd’s £250million turnover [...]

David Rosier
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2012: Enter the Dragon

David S. Wong interviews Thurleigh’s David Rosier The S&P 500 index ended 2011 relatively unchanged despite a year of high volatility driven by the European Sovereign Debt Crisis and the pertinent risk of double dip recession. During the year, the markets witnessed the major impacts of the Arab Spring, Japanese [...]

Warhol's Mao
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Vintage Seekers event

Vintage Seekers (http://www.vintageseekers.com) threw a lavish party to celebrate its own 1st birthday at the Royal Institute of British Architects building. Guests toasted the occasion surrounded by original exhibits that included signed photographs, vintage gowns, wines, posters and even a car parked at the entrance. VIPs were collected and driven [...]