Personality Profiles


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Diving with Sharks in French Polynesia

A blog post for Dive Butler International, January 2018
"There is a widespread and irrational fear of sharks. Yet sharks kill less than 10 people a year, while humans kill between 100 and 200 million sharks a year, mainly to make shark fin soup..."

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Eran Chen: Changing New York City’s Streetscape

A blog post for From the Grapevine, October 2016
"Among the more humdrum apartment blocks and complexes of NYC, Eran Chen's residential structures stand out, challenging the idea that city living means compromising quality of life..."

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David Radzynski, the 28-Year-Old Concertmaster

A blog post for From the Grapevine, December 2015
"For classical violinists, few jobs are as sought after as that of 'concertmaster'. To earn such a title at a world-renowned orchestra at 28 is a fairytale. Yet it is a reality for David Radzynski..."

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Alice Sachs Zimet: Stradding Arts and Business

An article for Private Air New York (Fall Issue), December 2015
"Alice likes to get in early. Not only did she begin building a collection when the photography market was nascent, she also pioneered the first sponsorship program at Chase Manhattan..."

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A Taste of Jerusalem in London at The Palomar

A blog post for From the Grapevine, September 2015
"As a spin-off of Jerusalem’s ultra-popular Machneyuda restaurant, The Palomar was always destined to triumph. It's from those famous kitchens that the head chef Tomer Amedi hails..."

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Photography: A Collector’s Perspective

An article for Private Air Magazine, August 2015
"In the 1970s, there were just a scattering of photography dealers, but no great gallery scene or auction house activities. However, Richard and Ellen Sandor believed change was afoot..."

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Fabien Cousteau: Into the Deep

An article for Private Air New York (Spring Issue), April 2015
""The biggest hardship of scuba diving is the time you realize you have to go back up to the surface" says Fabien Cousteau, grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau..."

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Kelly Ying: A New Force in the Art World

An article for Private Air Magazine, March 2015
"In the past, Western art was typically the preserve of wealthy Europeans and Americans. But today, young Chinese collectors are emerging to make their influences felt in the art realm..."

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A Travel Start-Up That Helps You Give Back

A blog post for From the Grapevine, February 2015
"As travellers grow weary of run-of-the-mill Disney jaunts and cookie-cutter resort getaways, they now strive to travel in a way that is more responsible and, ultimately, more rewarding..."

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Alfredo Paramico: Collecting Time

An article for Private Air Magazine, January 2015
"For Alfredo, a great watch is more than simply a tool for measuring time; it is a accessory, a symbol of status, an artifact of history, a potential investment and even, perhaps, a legacy..."

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The Cityscapes of Graphic Artist Yoni Alter

A blog post for From the Grapevine, January 2015
"Yoni Alter's streetscape artwork is making a splash around the world, from his home in Israel to the US and the UK. Bold, bright and colorful, his urban-inspired designs are hard to miss..."

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Sirio Maccioni: A Culinary Legend

An article for Private Air New York (Winter Issue), December 2014
"It is Maccioni’s flagship in New York, designed by his long time collaborator Adam Tihany, that captures Maccioni’s glittering career trajectory since he broke out on his own in 1974..."

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Century Spires: Thriller in Manilla

An article for Private Air Magazine, September 2014
"The eighth tower in the shimmering glass high-rise development that is 'Century City', this is the first building in the Philippines to be designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind..."

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Touring Haiti with a Famous Photographer

An article for Private Air Magazine, July 2014
"Now you can explore the highlights of this Caribbean isle in a luxurious yet meaningful way. A two-day trip to Haiti with photographer Russell James helps Haitians rebuild their nation..."

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The Expert Guide to Wine Investment

An article for Private Air Magazine, March 2014
"Investing in wine, whether for financial profit or personal pleasure, is an intricate process. So to find out exactly how to make a smart wine investment, we spoke to four industry experts..."

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The Purple Passport: A Guide to the High Life

An article for Private Air Magazine, January 2014
"Founded in 2010 by two intrepid New Yorkers, TPP provides bright and smart online guides – and occasional e-books – to the crème de la crème of decadent global city destinations..."

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Star Design at Beverley Hills Interiors

An article for Private Air Magazine, September 2013
"Ron Dayan, Director of Design, is one of the most popular stars in Hollywood, with the great, the good and the famous clamoring for him to redesign and refurbish their priceless homes..."

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Thoughtful Luxury with Oliver Burns

An article for Private Air Magazine, September 2013
"The London-based interior design and architectural firm Oliver Burns has only been around for a decade, yet the high-end company's already been captivating audiences worldwide..."

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Repurposing London with Edo Mapelli Mozzi

An article for Private Air Magazine, July 2013
"In London, real estate comes at a premium, so repurposing old buildings is a commonplace solution. Property developer Mapelli Mozzi is transforming a club into an ultra-luxury home..."

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Investment in Iceland: Are the Doors Open?

An article for Private Air Magazine, May 2013
"A barren, windy corner of northeastern Iceland may not sound like prime real estate, but for Huang Nubo, it is the glittering prize at the end of a very long, costly and fraught campaign..."

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The Circle: A New Form of Airport Architecture

An article for Private Air Magazine, January 2013
"Architect Riken Yamamoto believes airports should not merely be transport hubs, but multi-purpose centers for the world to share. And he's showing the way with The Circle in Zurich..."

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