Alexander McQueen’s former villa in Mallorca sells for €2.45 million EUR
Alexander McQueen’s former villa in Mallorca sells for €2.45 million EUR

The British fashion designer Alexander McQueen rose to worldwide fame with his unique creations in the late 1990s and 2000s. He designed haute couture collections both for his own label and as chief designer of the French fashion house Givenchy. With fashion shows that expressed his creativity and unconventional career path, Alexander McQueen consistently managed to fascinate the industry. As one of the most influential couturiers of his era, he was named “British Designer of the Year” multiple times. Alexander McQueen died in London in 2010.

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REAL ESTATENadia BouzidAlexander McQueen, International Realestate, Engel & VölkersComment
Here are some ideas on how to finance a home, or at least they will start getting you in the mindset
Here are some ideas on how to finance a home, or at least they will start getting you in the mindset

In some cases, sellers may be willing to finance all or part of the purchase price of the home and let you repay them gradually, just as you would do with a mortgage. A similar option is the assumable mortgage, where a home buyer takes over the seller’s existing loan (with bank approval). This can be especially helpful when interest rates are on the rise.  visit nadiabouzid.com to explore houses for sale in miami

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REAL ESTATENadia BouzidHome HacksComment
A quick guide, with the basics to buying your first home
A quick guide, with the basics to buying your first home

It’s a big move, literally and figuratively. Buying a house requires a serious amount of money and time. The journey isn’t always easy. It isn’t always intuitive. But when you get the keys to your new home — that, friend, can be one of the most rewarding feelings pretty much ever. 

The key to getting there? Knowing the home-buying journey. Knowing what tools are at your disposal. And most importantly? Creating relationships with experts who can help you get the job done.

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REAL ESTATENadia BouzidResidentialComment
Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$
Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$

A bandit character wearing an MSG jacket is signed by CROMEFACE, in an “Alec Monopoly dripping/style” 🤷🏼‍♂️

Mr. Monopoly is flying like Mary Poppins dropping $$ golden coins and a bandit wearing an MSG Jacket looks at him holding a bitcoin money bag and tossing a gold coin with his left hand. The bandit is looking up at Mr. Monopoly with glasslike orange eyes and a question mark. The bandit is not taking all of the coins and Mr. Monopoly is not worried of dropping them.

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ARTNadia BouzidAlec Monopoly, Miami Public Art, murals, Wynwood, Outside the Walls, Street Art, CromefaceComment
Rich Uncle Pennybags as Tony Montana from Scarface by Alec Monopoly
Rich Uncle Pennybags as Tony Montana from Scarface by Alec Monopoly

Alec Monopoly dresses this Wynwood warehouse with Mr. Monopoly as Tony Montana . Very Miami. Unlike other street artists, Monopoly avoids vandalism—often painting on abandoned buildings and warehouses rather than government properties or businesses. His adoption of the board game character Mr. Monopoly as his mascot was inspired by the stockbroker Bernie Madoff and is intended as a criticism of the billion-dollar bailouts and deregulation associated with major banks.

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ARTNadia BouzidAlec Monopoly, Wynwood Art, Outside the Walls, murals, Hunting WallsComment
Haroshi uses old skateboards to create these statuettes called “Gunzos”. Now this is what I call up-cycling
Haroshi uses old skateboards to create these statuettes called “Gunzos”. Now this is what I call up-cycling

Art Basel and skateboarding might not have much in common. But in Miami Beach, these seemingly distant worlds will meet, thanks to self-taught Japanese artist Haroshi. Haroshi uses discarded skateboards to produce sculptures that address materialism and spirituality, but also pay homage to a passion shared by millions. His pieces will be exhibited by Tokyo gallery Nanzuka, one of the 29 participants in this year’s Nova sector, which focuses on recent work by a fascinating array of artists. text via artbasel.com

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ARTNadia BouzidGame Freak, Nanzuka, Art Basel 2018, Up-cyclingComment
Smooth Egg with Bow by Jeff Koons is 1 out of 5 from a series called “Celebration” which began in 1994
Smooth Egg with Bow by Jeff Koons is 1 out of 5 from a series called “Celebration” which began in 1994

This Magenta egg with and orange bow is part of the ‘Celebration Series’ which he began in 1994.

Jeff Koons made 10 eggs. 5 have a smooth surface and the other 5 have a rougher and a more wrinklier finish, which are called “ baroque eggs”

The design refers to ideas such as (re)birth and fertility.

The coating technique is similar to the one used in the automotive industry.

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ARTNadia BouzidArt Basel 2018, jeff koons, SculpturesComment
Do-ho Suh's Yellow Refrigerator presented by Victoria Miro at Art Basel Miami Beach 2018
Do-ho Suh's Yellow Refrigerator presented by Victoria Miro at Art Basel Miami Beach 2018

Refrigerator: is a fabric sculpture made by Korean artist Do-Ho Suh. He calls these sculptures “Specimens” which are replicas of household items. His “fabric architecture” sculptures are meticulously crafted by hand using Korean techniques and 3D modeling theories.

Art Basel 2018, Miami Beach Convention Center

Polyester fabric, stainless steel wire, and display case with LED lighting

Edition of 3 + 1AP

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ARTNadia BouzidDo-ho Suh, Art Basel 2018, Victoria MiroComment
It’s fragile, feminine, nourished by intuition, ambiguity . . . and a lot of anxiety. Words by Rudy Ricciotti describing The Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton
It’s fragile, feminine, nourished by intuition, ambiguity . . . and a lot of anxiety. Words by Rudy Ricciotti describing The Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton

The Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton was designed by the Algerian born architect Rudy Ricciotti. It plays a very beautiful game with the sun in the summer creating a bold shadow symphony by the ocean.

"Art is a marriage of the conscious and the unconscious" -Jean Cocteau

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ARCHITECTURENadia BouzidJean Cocteau Museum, Menton, France, Rudy Ricciotti, Museum Architecture, ArchitectureComment
Scrooge McDuck, Mr. Monopoly and Richie Rich in the clouds
Scrooge McDuck, Mr. Monopoly and Richie Rich in the clouds

He seems to be loving Miami and Miami seems to be loving him.

In the outskirts of Wynwood, next to the gas station of NE 2nd Ave and a block down from Midtown Garden Center, Alec Andon decors the facade of this commercial location with his iconic characters holding money bags. they are also portrayed with another style of oculus.

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ARTNadia BouzidAlec Monopoly, Edgewater, Street Art, murals, Hunting WallsComment
The Vessel travelled 15 days by ship, from Italy to Manhattan, then to be assembled on site piece by piece...
The Vessel travelled 15 days by ship, from Italy to Manhattan, then to be assembled on site piece by piece...

Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, The Vessel will be the public centerpiece at Hudson Yards

Besides being aesthetically beautiful, well thought contributions to the community are what really make a neighborhood come together. The Vessel will bring a public experiential space to the West side. Where people can gather, exercise, rest, play, eat and enjoy multiple views .

It is scheduled to open March 15th 2019

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DESIGNNadia BouzidHudson YardsThe Vessel, Thomas Heatherwick, Hudson Yards, New York, RelatedComment
“The Fairchild” is a new waterfront development coming to Coconut Grove
“The Fairchild” is a new waterfront development coming to Coconut Grove

From the elegantly tasteful to the extravagantly indulgent, The Fairchild experience is one of chic, comfort and convenience so you feel right at home, right away. 26 units, with prices starting at $1.4 million. It is expected to be completed Spring 2018.

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REAL ESTATENadia BouzidThe Fairchild Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove, Pre-construction, miami realestate, miami condos, Max Strang, Rafael de Cardenas, ResidentialComment