Jaguar Land Rover bets £65m on bespoke paint services
The firm says it will more than double its capacity for bespoke paint orders for wealthy customers.
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How Martha Diamond painted New York’s soul — with beefy, brilliant brushstrokes
In an intoxicating exhibition at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, portraits of steel and glass are filled with psychological dramaFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Stefanik paints a grim picture of a UN she wants to reform
Trump’s pick to be UN ambassador faced a generally cordial panel of senators on the Foreign Relations Committee.Politico - Jan. 21 -
Arrests after Charles Darwin grave spray-painted by climate protesters
Two climate activists are in police custody for spraying chalk paint on the Westminster Abbey grave.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Teen whose art sells for £23,000 gets first painting lesson
Makenzy Beard, 17, made waves during lockdown after painting a portrait of her neighbour.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
The Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes
In an era of fast fashion, some yearn for clothing with a personal touch.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce says super rich fueling a demand boom for bespoke models
BMW-owned Rolls Royce Motor Cars, like other luxury car brands, has seen an uptick in demand for bespoke and complex car models in recent months.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
‘I was drenched in painting’: how Jake Grewal’s nudes in nature caused a sensation
His dreamy, mysterious landscapes populated by naked figures have made him a rising star of the art world. But the young artist says he’s still figuring things out. . . . When Luca Guadagnino began ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Why DraftKings is betting on a subscription service that gives members improved odds
Paying consumers will have the ability to get better odds on their parlays for a monthly $20 chargeMarketWatch - Jan. 6
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Reeves expected to welcome Heathrow expansion as she outlines economic growth plan
The chancellor's speech will also focus on development between Oxford and Cambridge to create a "Silicon Valley of Europe".BBC News - 6h -
Will electric planes and sustainable fuel make Heathrow's third runway green?
BBC Verify assesses whether Chancellor Rachel Reeves' three key climate claims about the runway add up.BBC News - 11h -
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's freeze on federal grants and loans
The order is in response to a lawsuit that says the freezing of billions of dollars in already approved funding violates the law.BBC News - 4h -
Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say
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A survey of teachers in England suggests lots of schools are having to provide extra help for families.BBC News - 4h
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