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In 2010, German authorities discovered that Cornelius Gurlitt - an elderly recluse - was hanging onto over 1,200 pieces of Nazi-looted art in his Austrian home (above)

Cornelius Gurlitt and the complexities of rehoming Nazi-looted art

A priceless haul of invaluable art thought to have been destroyed by the Nazi’s has recently been uncovered in Germany, raising questions about if and how artefacts are returned to their rightful owners or their heirs

RA Shaw Designs: creating idyllic abodes in the Turks and Caicos Islands

With distinctive architecture and a coveted Caribbean location, the Turks and Caicos Islands have emerged as a hub for spectacular real estate projects

Has Cannes lost its lustre? Critics complain festival is too commercial

Traditionally the most glamorous date on the film industry’s calendar, Cannes Film Festival faces increasing competition and could be losing some of its lustre in the process

Global art sales reached pre-crisis heights last year with record bids being made for artists including Roy Lichtenstein (whose painting, Girl in Mirror, is pictured), Andy Warhol and Francis Bacon

Global art sales reach pre-crisis heights

A surge in global wealth has boosted global art sales, which almost reached pre-crisis record levels in 2013

Fashion week: a seven-day sales pitch

Critics complain that fashion week has lost sight of its roots in design and instead become a consumer-orientated affair

Famous car adverts from 1920-1950

With car advertisements becoming increasingly elaborate and progressively more expensive, it’s worth reflecting on how the medium found its feet in the first half of the 20th Century

Hieronymus Bosch: the mysterious master of the surreal

A new Taschen publication celebrates the work of Hieronymus Bosch and his contribution to the evolution of European art

Portugal's deputy prime minister, Paulo Portas

Portugal’s cars-for-tax incentive misses the point

The government’s plan to exchange tax receipts for upmarket cars falls far short of a cultural revolution

The award-winning wines and spirits offered at Berry Bros. & Rudd

The art of collecting fine wine

The wine market offers favourable financial opportunities to collectors – understanding industry trends is key to unlocking its potential

Leader of Alternative for Deutschland Party Bernd Lucke

Why Switzerland “should not close its doors” to European immigrants

The decision by Swiss voters to restrict EU immigration may backfire, experts warn

Custom classics: six of the best heritage motorcycles on the European market

Recent years have seen a rise in the number of Europeans entering the world of motorcycle customisation to put their own unique stamp on vintage rides

Queen Elizabeth may be expensive to keep, but the financial rewards of having a monarch make her a good investment for the taxpayer

The financial rewards of a royal family

Just what are the financial benefits of having a royal family? Nash Riggins investigates…

Woven wonder: Harris Tweed is breaking new fashion frontiers

Harris Tweed has undergone a rejuvenating makeover, and following a lucrative international investment deal, it is set for global expansion

Fritz Kahn, Berlin, c. 1914: Taschen's book contains over 350 of the author's works

Fritz Kahn: Taschen’s portrait of the author and scientist

Taschen’s book about Fritz Kahn is bringing one of the most inventive thinkers of the 20th century into the public’s consciousness

Maura Wasescha's luxury real estate services are tailored to each customer

Tailor-made: Maura Wasescha’s real estate services

Real estate is much more than a sales industry, which is something that Maura Wasescha embodies with her agency’s luxury portfolio of properties

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