Carlos Slim, the world’s richest man is to open his second museum – a new branch of his existing Soumaya Museum in Mexico City.

Slim, who is reportedly worth $53.5 billion is the world’s foremost collector of sculptures from French sculptor Auguste Rodin with a colossal 66,000 pieces. The museum will contain a “treasure trove” of artwork by Rodin, which will form the largest collection of his work outside of France. In addition, it will house a collection of sculptures, paintings and art from around the world dating from 14^th century until present day.

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The Design Museum Holon in Israel is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the prominent role that machines are playing in the redefinition of haute couture.

In what has been described as an “extravagant representation of fashion”, world renowned designers have come together to create collections that demonstrate the changes in the fashion industry and our culture as a whole. Innovative Japanese designer, Issey Miyake is the creative director, while his fellow designers Dai Fujiwara, Shelley Fox and Marloes ten Bhömer each create their own contribution to display.

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Born in 1973 in Marseille, Stephanie Marin lives in Nice and since 2004, has been making a name for her unique ability to design indoor and outdoor furniture based on various elements of nature.

Stephanie creates a new collection of natural objects each year that relate to a specific concept and form made up of soft forms and simple lines that match each other and overlap to infinity.

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Whether you’re a resident or a visitor to the French Riviera, taking a trip to one of the exquisite beaches is a must all year round!

Here are our favourites in no particular order:

Paloma Plage, Cap Ferrat

Just 5 minutes walk from the village of Saint Jean, Paloma Plage offers the Riviera’s clearest water and softest sand. The coast is lined with fine dining restaurants, friendly bars and cafes, and if you want your own space or a sheltered setting then you may consider hiring one of the many beach cabins available. This is the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views whilst watching some of the world finest super yachts go by.

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With just two events under its belt so far, the French Riviera Marathon has worked hard to gain its status as the second largest running event in France, losing out to the Paris Marathon, which celebrated its 33^rd edition last April 2009. This relatively new sporting event welcomed 10,438 runners in 2009 and is once again ready to race all over again on Sunday 14^th November 2010.

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