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PORTFOLIO
APRIL 2023
PUBLISHER Bill Hemmer
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Bo Hemmer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Bill Hemmer
THE MAGAZINE OF LIFESTYLES , INTERESTS & LEISURE
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS Geoffrey Ansel Agrons Alev Brock Mila Bridger Klaus Gensheimer Tony Zollo
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kurt Allemeier John Companiotte Michael Detrick
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Cover : Incredible Exhibition Grade Cased Pair of Engraved , Gold Inlaid , Relief Chiseled , Silver Mounted , and Relief Carved Percussion Pistols by Goellner of Suhl Presentation Inscribed for Major Franz von Gmainer in 1834 ?
16 2023 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL SETS NEW RECORD OF NEARLY $ 26 MILLION
Festival attendees once again came together under the big tent just outside The Ritz-Carlton Naples , Tiburón to bid on 50 unique , one-of-a-kind wine , travel and culinary live auction lots , many of which included wines from some of the world ’ s most revered vineyards .
24 GEOFFREY ANSEL AGRONS , ADVECTION FOG PROJECT
The photographs in this series explore the transformative power of fog along the northern California coast .
34 FINE ARMS SERVE AS THE CANVAS UPON WHICH ART IS CREATED
A collector – or anyone for that matter – can recognize the immensity of an artist , whether they embellished the bespoke weapons for the court of Napoleon , or worked hunched over the New World weaponry of a Winchester rifle . Artistry is in the delicate gold and platinum inlays of hunting panels on a European sporting arm or the tight scrolling and floral flourishes found on guns elevated beyond everyday tasks .
42 UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT
It all starts with thoughtful design , high-end materials and the talent to marry the two in order to create the ultimate product ... a fine jet interior ! These are the principles set in place by Aviation Interior Group ( AIG ) Founder & President Mike George when he opened the business 22 years ago .
50 FIND YOUR HYGGE : A TWIN CITIES SPRING TRAVEL GUIDE
As Spring blooms and the warmer weather beckons you outside , there ’ s nothing better than getting out and discovering ( or rediscovering ) a new city . You might recognize that comfortable feeling of warm sun , the smell of fresh Spring air , the sight of flowers blooming like brightly painted canvases , or the perfect bite of sweet and savory that makes your taste buds sing — that ’ s your hygge .
58 LAMBORGHINI IN SCANDINAVIA
Winter weather doesn ’ t discourage those wanting to travel and travelling by car is certainly one of the most pleasant ways to go . Destinations and the itinerary can be planned or decided on the spot , just as speeds can be modulated allowing views to be admired . Behind the wheel of a Lamborghini super sports car , these privileges are magnified by the pleasure of taking a trip aboard a masterpiece of technology and performance .
64 PORTFOLIO MOUNTAINS : FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHER KLAUS GENSHEIMER
Through his method of identifying and developing a scene ’ s “ intrinsic atmosphere ,” his body of work has achieved a broad level of stylistic variety and currently hangs in private homes throughout Europe and the Unites States .
Photo : Alev Brock