280 E Palmetto Park Road, LLC has listed the 3,149-square-foot unit 24 at Glass House Boca Raton, an intimate luxury residential development, for $2,504,000. Glass House Boca Raton, the first modern glass building in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, features 28 gracious residences. It is located at 280 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Less than one mile from the beach, the 10-story Glass House Boca Raton is expected to be completed in Q4 2026. It launched sales in February 2024, and groundbreaking is slated for the first quarter of 2025. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales team for Glass House Boca Raton. With beautiful, warm neutral finishes, Unit 24, which offers 2,504 square feet of living space, features an open concept layout with two bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms, as well as a private terrace, spa-inspired primary bathroom, an integrated automation system for lighting, shades, and climate control, two garage spaces, and more. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinetry, porcelain countertops, backsplash, and island, and professional-grade Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Cove appliances, including a high-speed induction cooktop. Pets are allowed. Purchasers have the option to combine for a half- or full-floor residence. Each residence offers private or semi-private elevator access. Glass House Boca Raton boasts the city’s only rooftop pool oasis with stunning ocean, Intracoastal, and golf course views. The premier rooftop oasis includes a private pool, private cabanas, in-pool sun deck, Jacuzzi, fire pit, and an outdoor catering kitchen with a commercial BBQ grill. A state-of-the-art fitness center with outdoor turf lanes, infra-red sauna, steam room, and a plunge pool can be found on the first floor, in addition to a residents-only “Palmetto Lounge,” which will offer demitasse and a tranquil space to meet privately. With monitored entries including a full-time door attendant, Glass House Boca Raton offers two levels of underground parking with two parking spaces for every residence, including a limited number of private two-car garages, air-conditioned storage, a residents-only car wash, golf cart parking, easy-access resident’s bicycle parking and EV charger ready parking. Brightline’s new Boca Raton station is less than one mile away. Glass House Boca Raton also offers a generator for fire life safety and elevator service. In addition, Glass House Boca Raton offers residents two complimentary annual memberships at emergency medical concierge, Sollis Health, subject to availability. Sollis Health provides residents with unlimited access to its medical centers in South Florida, New York, and California; along with 24/7 telemedicine visits, expedited specialist access, on-site advanced imaging and lab services, travel medicine, patient advocacy and routine lab work. It is the first and only emergency medical concierge service. Plus, Glass House Boca Raton is offering a limited number of preferred membership opportunities to its residents at the iconic The Boca Raton (formerly Boca Raton Resort & Club), subject to availability (golf not included). “Unit 24 at Glass House Boca Raton is a stunning residence that offers the best of luxury living in Boca Raton,” said Anthony Perera, general partner at Glass House Boca Raton. “The expansive open concept layout, beautiful views and luxury offerings, including two complimentary annual memberships at Sollis Health and a limited number of preferred membership opportunities at The Boca Raton, are ideal for the luxury buyer in Boca Raton.” The visionaries behind the design of Glass House Boca Raton include architecture by renowned West Palm Beach firm Garcia Stromberg, interior design by celebrity interior designer Wade Hallock of Miami-based Hallock Design Group, and landscape architecture by award-winning AGTLAND of Delray Beach. Pricing is from $2.5 million to over $6 million. For more information, call 561-232-2644. The sales gallery is located at 221 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432. By ML Staff. Renderings by wearevisuals

Jack & Jill Center – the longest-running nonprofit provider of early childhood education in Broward County – is currently enrolling for the 2024-25 school year for its state-of-the-art Madelaine Halmos Academy (MHA) private elementary school campus. NAEYC-accredited early education is also available on campus, serving six weeks of age through VPK-4. Classes start on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. MHA is an expansion of Jack & Jill Center’s Early Education Center and debuted its new elementary school in June 2021. MHA provides a safe, academically sound and socially supportive environment for all learners. With its new building, MHA significantly extended its offerings by providing a school in the process of accreditation incorporating research-based best practices. MHA’s unique features include STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) curriculum; dedicated, highly-skilled staff and educators with low student-to-teacher ratios; engaging extracurricular activities fostering healthy social-emotional growth and personal development; integrated classroom technology including smart boards and individual devices for each student; individualized instructional approaches; interactive, educational field trips; extended day programming (before- and after-school care and camps); daily healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks; family wraparound support programs; health services; on-site counseling and therapeutic services including two on-campus therapy assisted dogs; and summer camp experiences. Additionally, each child who graduates from fifth grade and continues their education to graduate from high school will receive a college scholarship, established through the Florida Prepaid College Plan, from the Jack & Jill Center Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Through the Jack & Jill Center Opportunity Scholarship Fund, 98 students have been awarded college scholarships since 2022. The sponsorship is graciously funded by Steve and Madelaine Halmos through an endowment fund, the Steve and Madelaine Halmos Children’s Opportunity Fund, they established at the Community Foundation of Broward which supports scholarships for the children at Jack & Jill Center. “We are excited to welcome back our returning and new Jack & Jill Center families for the 2024-25 school year and invite prospective parents to enroll their children in our Madelaine Halmos Academy and early education program,” said Amy Jewell, CEO of Jack & Jill Center. “We are dedicated to providing our students with the tools they need to be successful in school and life. In addition to providing an exceptional curriculum, we offer supportive programming and foster community engagement ensuring each child is on the path to success.” Since 1942, Jack & Jill Center has remained steadfast in its mission to strengthen children and families through innovative education, supportive programming and community engagement. In the past 80 years, Jack & Jill Center has served over 30,000 children and families in South Florida. Jack & Jill Center supports children of working families through quality early childhood education, elementary education and family strengthening programs to ensure every child and family has the tools they need to be successful. MHA’s kindergarten through fifth-grade program currently serves 175 total students from Broward County, including early education and elementary school education, who benefit from the Jack & Jill education program. MHA has the capability to serve 220 students in total. Jack & Jill Center’s children and families have unrestricted access to the school’s HEALTH Program, including an on-site School Nurse. Services provided through this program are an essential piece of Jack & Jill Center’s comprehensive and holistic approach to service. Through comprehensive health assessments, provision of health services, preventative healthcare and community partnerships, the HEALTH program has a significant positive impact on the health and wellness of students, families and the community. Jack & Jill Center’s comprehensive Family Program engages and supports families by providing intensive parent education, case management, referrals and a variety of other support services including, one-on-one financial coaching, therapeutic services, counseling, access to the Family Resource Room and computer lab, emergency assistance fund. Through this program, families gain the skills, knowledge and resources they need to increase self-sufficiency and foster their child's healthy growth and development. To learn more about MHA and enrollment opportunities, please visit https://madelainehalmosacademy.org/ or contact 954.463.8772, ext. 218 or via e-mail at enrollment@jackandjillcenter.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Little's Photography

Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is one of the fastest-growing sports of recent times. What was once a niche part of the fighting world and sometimes dismissed as inferior is now one of the most popular sports on the planet. The biggest events regularly attract millions of viewers and fans worldwide. Weights are integral to training like a UFC fighter (Image by blackday / Adobestock) Part of that success is down to the marketing talent of the biggest organization in MMA, the Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC). The sport has evolved as well, with the very best fighters not only incredible athletes but also amazing specimens of fitness and strength. Their physiques are a major reason why many people are looking to train in the same way to achieve their look. You may have no desire to appear on the best UFC betting sites or even enter an octagon for a bout, but you can learn how to train like a UFC fighter and be the best you can be. What is MMA? As a sport, mixed martial arts has become popular partly due to the wider range of fighting skills available. Whereas boxing has always prided itself on its discipline and punch-only laws, MMA fighters are able to use a greater variety of attacking moves in order to defeat an opponent. Although there are still outlawed practices, a UFC fighter is able to strike, kick and try to force a submission, giving the fans a more varied spectacle that is sometimes considered more brutal, if still visually exciting. The demands on the fighters’ bodies mean strict training regimes are needed and that appeals to many who are not ever going to fight competitively. Whole Body Routines The good news for those looking to train like UFC fighters but not actually fight is that the regimes, if tough and punishing, do not require you to be an actual professional. There is no need for a complex training routine but you do need to work the whole body and concentrate on injury prevention. Strength and power are two obvious focuses for training like a UFC athlete. Working on that core is important, with little need for exercises that only look cool and impressive. Fighters have no time for aesthetics and the look of an MMA athlete is just a bonus. Weight Training As strength is a major component for any UFC fighter, weight training is essential. This should be a regular part of your daily routine. Professionals would be weight training around four times a week but non-fighters should just ensure that it makes up a majority of your work. You should also make sure that you are not just concentrating on one part of your body when it comes to your weight training. Alternate between chest and triceps, back and biceps, shoulders, and legs. An overall regimen is required for overall body strength and muscle. Strength Conditioning Although you will (probably) not go on to start an MMA or UFC career, you should still think like a fighter and not build that muscle without including stamina and conditioning work. The whole point of this kind of training is to condition you for a theoretical fight, not just to show off in the gym. Much of this can be weight training again, as it builds your stamina and ability to keep going. But you also need to remember to warm up and cool down in the correct manner. Aerobic exercise, either jogging, walking, or fixed bike training, is perfect for this – with some light jogging or walking to round things off. Power and Endurance Actual UFC fighters will obviously include sparring as a major part of their daily and weekly routines, this can probably be a personal choice if you are only looking to train like a mixed martial artist and not actually be one professionally. You could still choose to spar with a bag rather than with partners. Otherwise, it is back to the weights to build that power and give yourself the endurance needed for a bout. Dumbbell work here is good but you also need to remember to rest properly. The best UFC fighters know that rest can be a weapon in itself and resting between reps is a real necessity for improvement. Diet and Hydration Sometimes it is the part of training that doesn’t make you look good in a gym that is more important. Making sure you rest properly is one thing but you should also think carefully about your dietary intake and making sure that you are hydrating properly during and between routines. Fish and coconut oil are good, alongside staples such as pasta, potatoes, lean meat, and vegetables. Staying hydrated is also crucial. A UFC fighter would look to drink around two liters when just training and upping that to about six liters on the day of a match. Hydration and nutrition are just as important (Image by andyborodaty / Adobestock) Personal Trainers and Assistance Even if you have a lot of experience you should seek assistance if you are considering upping your routines to train like a UFC fighter. Even if you don’t think you would want to take it to the next level, the increased workload is going to be testing and you should look to get all the help you can get. Just like boxing training is popular with just about everyone these days, there are plenty of personal trainers who can offer UFC-style programs. Make sure that you take in all the professional help possible and, with some very hard work, you too could train and look like a UFC champion. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Adobestock

Trying a new treatment like stem cell therapy can be a difficult decision, especially without knowing where stem cells come from or how they work. In this article, we’ll break down the process of harvesting and using umbilical cord and placenta stem cells, touching on issues like post treatment care. After reading this, you’ll feel much more comfortable trying this innovative new therapy. Collection Process Stem cell treatment begins with harvesting umbilical cord or placenta cells. This is done by removing blood from the umbilical cord after it has been cut or extracting cells from placental tissue through various techniques. The placenta and umbilical cord are typically discarded after birth, which makes the collection process non-invasive and ethical. At clinics like Swiss Medica, placenta and umbilical cord cells are extracted in a sterile environment to reduce the risk of contamination. Processing and Testing After stem cells have been collected, they are processed in a lab, where lab technicians separate the desired cells from other cells. During the initial processing, cells are checked for viability and infections. Cells derived from the placenta or umbilical cord are then transferred to clean bottles that contain a patented culture medium that is changed every 3-4 days. During this stage, which is known as cultivation, stem cells divide and increase in mass. It can take 3-4 weeks of cultivation until there is an effective stem cell treatment dose. Before administering stem cells to patients, clinics like Swiss Medica put stem cell cultures through rigorous testing to ensure sterility, purity and viability. The lab will test stem cells for viruses or bacteria and analyze stem cell characteristics and genetics. Photo by Lucas Vasques on Unsplash Storage and Preservation If necessary, placental and umbilical cord stem cells can be stored using cryopreservation. Stem cell cultures are mixed with a cryoprotectant and slowly cooled using specialized equipment until they are frozen. The frozen vials are then placed in liquid nitrogen and stored for as long as necessary. Cryopreservation allows patients to receive stem cell treatment exactly when they need it and MSCs don’t lose any of their therapeutic properties through this storage method. Applications in Treatment Placenta cells and umbilical cord cells are the preferred cell sources for many patients because they are young and healthy and are typically stronger than the cells of patients with chronic illness. Clinics administer stem cells to patients through a simple injection or IV drip. The most common side effect is a slight fever, but this usually passes on its own. Patients can typically continue with their day as normal following treatment. Photo by insung yoon on Unsplash Once in the body, stem cells travel to the site of damaged tissue and influence other cells in the area, stimulating the growth of new, healthy cells and regulating the immune system. Placental and umbilical cord stem cells have a wide range of applications and can be used to treat diseases such as: Multiple Sclerosis Stroke Autism COPD Benefits and Safety The benefits of this treatment are well worth the stem cell therapy cost. Stem cell therapy can restore cognitive and muscle function and can greatly improve overall quality of life. It’s also not uncommon for disease progression to slow or even stop. Patients can see improvements in their condition in as little as a week, but it may take months to see the full benefits of the therapy. The benefits of this therapy depend on the age of the patient, the severity and stage of their disease and other lifestyle factors. Placental and umbilical cord stem cells are safe, but patients should undergo post-treatment care to monitor for any side effects or unexpected treatment outcomes. Ethical and Regulatory Considerations Stem cell therapy using cells from an umbilical cord and placenta is an ethical treatment, since the placenta and umbilical cord are typically discarded after birth. While umbilical cord and placental stem cells are safe and effective, the treatment is not approved in all countries. For example, the FDA has not approved any stem cell therapies for general use in the US. Patients who want access to this effective treatment can travel to countries such as Serbia, where they can find high-quality treatment at a more affordable price. In conclusion Stem cells are extracted either from the blood of the umbilical cord or placental tissues and then taken to a lab where they are tested for safety, viability and purity. They are then cultured and stored, ready to be administered to the patient when necessary. Placenta cells and umbilical cord stem cells are an effective treatment for many diseases. They are ethically sourced and treatment is quick and safe. In the weeks and months following treatment, patients can see a reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life. By ML staff. Images courtesy of Unsplash.

Stress has become an unwelcome companion for many people nowadays. While we're often told to "just relax" or "take a deep breath," these well-worn pieces of advice can feel frustratingly inadequate when we're in the throes of anxiety or overwhelm. This article aims to provide fresh, practical strategies for managing stress that go beyond the usual platitudes. Stress Inoculation Just as vaccines work by exposing our bodies to small amounts of a pathogen, we can build stress resilience by deliberately exposing ourselves to small, manageable stressors. For instance, the nervousness casino players get when making their bets, which you can read more about, can help them be better prepared for other stressful situations in their lives. Do things that are a little out of your comfort zone regularly. This could be taking a cold shower, engaging in public speaking, or trying a new, challenging hobby. Start small and gradually increase the intensity. Over time, this can expand your capacity to handle stress in various areas of life. Embracing the Stress Paradox Counter-intuitive as it may seem, some research suggests that perceiving stress as helpful rather than harmful can change its impact on your body and mind. This doesn't mean ignoring the negative aspects of stress, but rather reframing your relationship with it. The next time you feel your heart racing before a big presentation or important meeting, instead of thinking, "I'm so stressed," tell yourself, "My body is energized and ready for this challenge." Changing your outlook in this way can make you feel more energized and capable, even when the stakes are high. The Power of Temp Temperature can be a powerful tool for regulating your nervous system. While a warm bath is a common relaxation technique, strategic use of cold can be equally effective. Keep a small ice pack in your freezer. When stress hits, hold it against the back of your neck or your chest for 15-30 seconds. This can trigger the mammalian diving reflex, slowing your heart rate and inducing a sense of calm. Alternatively, splash cold water on your face or take a brief cold shower. The shock of cold can help reset your stress response and increase alertness. Contrast Therapy Our brains are wired to notice contrasts. By deliberately creating stark contrasts in your environment or routine, you can interrupt stress patterns and create moments of relief. If your work involves a lot of mental effort, engage in a brief burst of intense physical activity, like sprinting up a flight of stairs or doing a set of push-ups to your limit. The contrast between mental and physical effort can be refreshing. Micro-Transitions In our hyper-connected world, we often jump from one task to another without pause, which can lead to accumulated stress. Creating intentional micro-transitions between activities can help reset your mental state. Between tasks or meetings, take 30 seconds to a minute to perform a simple, mindful action. This could be methodically arranging items on your desk, doing a brief stretching sequence, or even just walking to get a glass of water with full attention on each step and movement. These small breaks can prevent stress from snowballing throughout the day. Olfactory Anchoring Memory and emotion are closely associated with our sense of smell. You can quickly trigger calmness in stressful situations by creating deliberate associations between certain scents and relaxed states. Choose a pleasant, distinctive scent (e.g., a specific essential oil or herb). Expose yourself to this scent only when you're in a relaxed state, such as during meditation or just before sleep. Over time, your brain will associate this scent with relaxation. Then, keep a small vial of the scent with you and use it as a quick stress relief tool when needed. Productive Procrastination While procrastination is often seen as negative, strategic procrastination can sometimes be beneficial for stress management. The key is to procrastinate on one task by doing something else productive. When you're feeling overwhelmed by a particular task, instead of forcing yourself to push through or succumbing to unproductive avoidance, choose a different, easier task from your to-do list. This allows you to maintain productivity while giving your mind a break from the stressor. Often, you'll return to the original task with renewed energy and perspective. Flexible Thinking Through Improvisation Stress frequently arises from rigid thinking patterns and an inability to adapt to changing circumstances. Improvisation exercises can help cultivate mental flexibility and reduce stress. Engage in short improvisation games, either alone or with others. For example, come up with multiple uses for a common object, or create a story where each sentence must start with the next letter of the alphabet. These exercises can help break habitual thought patterns and foster adaptability. In conclusion, managing stress effectively requires going beyond conventional wisdom. To effectively cope with stress, you need to practice this skill. Be patient with yourself, and don't hesitate to seek professional help if stress becomes overwhelming. With time and effort, you can learn to not just cope with stress but to use it as a catalyst for growth and resilience. By ML staff. Images courtesy of Pexels.

The Miami Dolphins announced they have placed linebacker Shaquil Barrett on the reserve/retired list. Barrett, who signed with Miami on March 18, 2024, finished his NFL career as a two-time Pro Bowl selection (2019, 2021), and a two-time Super Bowl champion (50, LV). He played a total of nine seasons, four with Denver (2015-18) and five with Tampa Bay (2019-23). Barrett played in 131 games with 85 starts, totaling 383 tackles (276 solo), 59.0 sacks, three interceptions, 18 passes defensed, 22 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He also played in 11 postseason games with eight starts. He recorded a league-leading 19.5 sacks in 2019, his first Pro Bowl season. Barrett originally entered the NFL on May 10, 2014 as an undrafted college free agent with Denver following a collegiate career at Colorado State. By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Florida’s sole two Michelin star restaurant, is set to delight diners with a special Miami Spice dining experience. From August 1 to September 30, 2024, guests can savor a bespoke 4-course "Chef Experience" menu for $135. This exclusive offering features a sumptuous selection including Poached Lobster, Beef Filet, and a specially crafted Summer Flower dessert. This exceptional culinary experience is available Tuesday through Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Reservations can be made through OpenTable. Location L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon151 NE 41 St. Suite 235Miami, FL 33137 For more information and to secure your reservation, visit OpenTable. ML Staff. Image(s) courtesy of MDD

Sotheby’s, the official source for authentic NBA game-worn jerseys, is offering fans and collectors an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of basketball history. Throughout the 2023-2024 NBA season, Sotheby’s will host a series of online auctions featuring a meticulously curated selection of official, game-used player jerseys. From the high-energy Kia NBA Tip-Off to the prestigious NBA All-Star Game and the thrilling 2024 NBA Finals, these auctions will showcase jerseys from some of the season's most iconic moments. This partnership allows sports enthusiasts to secure rare and collectible memorabilia from pinnacle events of the NBA season. For those seeking specific jerseys not currently available for auction, Senior Vice President and Head of Modern Collectibles, Brahm Wachter, is available for inquiries. For assistance with bidding and registration, Sotheby’s can be reached at +1 212 606 7000 or enquiries@sothebys.com. ML Staff. Image courtesy of Sotheby's

Grab a team of four for a thrilling 4x600m night relay at Miami's Museum Garage. This race is a bracket-style, single elimination format where the fastest team moves on to the next round. Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 TIME: 6:00PM - 10:00PM Address: Museum Garage 90 NE 41st St. Miami FL, 33137 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There is no entry fee for this event. Each team member will run 600 meters before passing the baton to their next teammate. The team with the fastest combined time will be declared the winner! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner taking on your first relay, you won’t want to miss the electric energy! Sign up today, as a Squad (team of 4) or a spectator, and join us for the Miami SquadRace. Oh, and did we mention the afterparty? *Please note that each team may not include more than two male identifying participants. Schedule: August 10 6:00pm | Check-In 6:30pm | Warm-Up and Course Preview 7:30pm | Race Begins; Music provided by NikAtNite 9:30pm | Winners Announced 10:00pm | Afterparty; Music provided by AFEEGO ML Staff. Content/image(s) courtesy of MDD

This summer, Christie’s will work with the Aspen Art Museum during Aspen ArtWeek for the iconic ArtCrush 2024 auction. The auction will benefit the Aspen Art Museum and will take place both online on Christie's website, from 25 July – 3 August, and in person at the Aspen Art Museum’s annual summer gala, ArtCrush, on Friday, 2 August at 8 PM MT. Taking place throughout the museum, this year's ArtCrush Auction Exhibition includes a curated selection of exceptional works by world-renowned artists. Lots range from under $3,000 to over $300,000 and include painting, sculpture, works on paper and a design section organized in collaboration with Design Miami. Lots will be on view at the Aspen Art Museum from 17 July through 3 August. All works have been donated to the museum by incredibly generous artists and galleries in support of the museum’s artistic and educational programs. To celebrate 45 years of this unique, artists-founded institution, the Aspen Art Museum has invited all artists to retain a portion of the proceeds. Please check back for forthcoming additions to the live and online sales. ArtCrush Summer Gala 2024 Co-Chairs: Sarah Arison and Thomas Wilhelm Jen Rubio and Stewart Butterfield Charlie Pohlad and Jack Carter Eleanore and Domenico De Sole The 2024 ArtCrush Honorees are architect Shigeru Ban, artist Jacqueline Humphries and composer and artist Jason Moran. ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Christies

As a young man, Eduardo Chillida went by the nickname of El Gato (‘The Cat’). It was given to him by the fans of Real Sociedad football team — for whom he played as goalkeeper — because of his agility and impressive reflexes. It’s said that the mighty Real Madrid were interested in signing him, only for a knee injury at the age of 19 to force him into early retirement. Eduardo Chillida photographed in the 1980s next to the Peine del viento XV (Comb of the Wind XV), 1976, in San Sebastián. Photo: Eduardo Chillida Archive. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 Football’s loss was art’s gain. Chillida went on to have a successful career as an abstract sculptor, winning countless awards (including the prestigious Praemium Imperiale arts prize in 1991 from Japan’s imperial family) and installing works in major public spaces worldwide, such as outside UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, the Federal Chancellery building in Berlin, and the World Bank offices in Washington, D.C. Forever on guard against repeating himself, he developed the artistic motto, ‘I have yesterday’s hands, I’m missing tomorrow’s.’ Chillida’s works invite extended viewing. They are characterised by intriguing hollows, hooks and curves. He established a style that managed to look modernist and ancient at the same time. The variety in his abstract forms was cutting-edge, yet those forms also hark evocatively back to the ancestral megaliths found in his native region, the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The 16th-century Zabalaga farmhouse at Chillida Leku. The restoration, by Eduardo Chillida, enabled the original structure to be showcased, but also turned the building into a contemporary work — a modern space that incorporates the artist’s philosophy. The granite sculpture in the foreground, Lo profundo es el aire, Estela XII (How Profound is the Air, Stele XII), 1990, is suggestive of the ancient megaliths left by the region’s Neolithic inhabitants. Photo: Mikel Chillida. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 mong his best-known works is the Peine del viento, a trio of huge, pincer-like sculptures in Corten steel, which protrude from the rocks at the western end of La Concha bay in his home city, San Sebastián. Installed in 1977, they look out over the sea, are frequently sprayed by it, and are occasionally even battered by it. This year is the centenary of Chillida’s birth, and it’s being marked by a host of exhibitions. In San Sebastián, one can see Topalekuak, a show at the Tabakalera cultural centre, in which seven contemporary artists have responded to his work; and A Conversation: Chillida and the Arts 1950-1970, at the San Telmo Museum, in which pieces from early in his career are shown alongside those by peers such as Barbara Hepworth, Lucio Fontana, Alberto Giacometti and David Smith. An installation view of Chillida in Menorca at Hauser & Wirth Menorca. © Zabalaga Leku. San Sebastián, VEGAP, 2024. Courtesy of the Estate of Eduardo Chillida and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Damian Griffiths Fifteen miles west, the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in the town of Getaria is hosting Chillida/Balenciaga. Plying Form, an exhibition exploring links between the artist and the eponymous fashion designer (a friend of his and a fellow Basque). Farther afield, Hauser & Wirth Menorca is staging Chillida in Menorca, a show about the sculptor’s connection with the Balearic island where he spent several summers. ‘Me, here, in my Basque country, I feel at home. Like a tree planted firmly in its terrain, tied to its territory but with its branches open to the world’ EDUARDO CHILLIDA The centre of attention, though, is Chillida Leku, a 27-acre sculpture park dedicated to the artist in the verdant rolling hills of Hernani, outside San Sebastián. Chillida purchased the erstwhile country house and estate in the early 1980s, opening it to the public only after a lengthy makeover, in 2000, two years before his death. He described it as a ‘utopia’ that he had long ‘dreamed of’, where his ‘sculptures could rest and people could walk among them as though in a forest’. Its name translates simply as ‘place’ (leku in Basque). Sculptures in the grounds of Chillida Leku. From left: Buscando la luz I (Seeking the Light I), 1997; Harri IV (Stone IV), 1993; De musica III (On Music III), 1989; and Lotura XXXII (Bond XXXII), 1998. Photo: Iñigo Santiago. Artworks: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 Forty monumental works by Chillida, in Corten steel or granite, are spread spaciously across the park. There is no particular order in which to see them, no prescribed route to follow — just some unobtrusive QR codes to scan, for those wishing to learn a little about each piece. We’re informed that Lotura XXXII, for example, weighs 64 tonnes, is named after the Basque word for bond or union, and features four knotted arms emerging from a single block of steel. Chillida Leku is a Gesamtkunstwerk. According to its director, Mireia Massagué, ‘the sculptures are integrated into the landscape as if they have always been part of it’, and exist ‘in dialogue’ with their surroundings — alongside beech, oak and magnolia trees in the more densely wooded areas, or in open fields that were originally used for sheep pasture. Interior of the Zabalaga farmhouse. From left: Gurutz VIII (Cross VIII), 2000; Lo profundo es el aire XIX (How Profound is the Air XIX), 1998; Monumento a la tolerancia I (Monument to Tolerance I), 1985; Gravitation, 1988; and Deseoso (Wishful), 1954. Photo: Idoia Unzurrunzaga. Artworks: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 The house is now used as an exhibition space — to show smaller works — and Spain’s King Felipe VI recently opened 100 years of Eduardo Chillida with the Telefónica Collection there, an exhibition of the artist’s sculptures owned by the titular telecoms firm. Born in 1924, Chillida was signed by his local club, Real Sociedad, after scouts watched him playing football on the beach. In later life, he said that his first career had helped considerably with his second: as both a goalkeeper and a sculptor, one needs to ‘develop the ability to control space’. In 1948, Chillida moved to Paris. The works he made there — in plaster — were figurative and inspired by the ancient Greek marbles he saw at the Louvre. He soon came to feel, however, that home is where the art is, and he returned to San Sebastián for good. ‘I did not belong to the white light of the Mediterranean,’ he said. ‘I belonged to the dark light of the Atlantic coast.’ Eduardo Chillida working at Manuel Illarramendi’s foundry in Hernani, 1951. Photo: Gonzalo Chillida Chillida now discovered the joy of working in local forges, turning to iron, that most Basque of materials, which historically had helped create the region’s shipbuilding wealth. He was captivated by the darkness of the forge, the heat of the flames, the colours of red-hot iron, and the sound of hammer on anvil. He enjoyed battling with his material, too. Unlike fellow abstract sculptor Anthony Caro, he never welded, preferring to work single blocks of metal, in the belief that any sculpture thus remained true to the material from which it was made. Success came quickly: Chillida was signed up by the French dealer Aimé Maeght and joined the latter’s impressive roster of artists, including Giacometti, Georges Braque, Joan Miró and Alexander Calder. He was given a solo exhibition at Maeght’s gallery in Paris in 1956, two years before winning the international sculpture prize at the Venice Biennale. Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002), Escuchando a la piedra IV (Listening to the Stone IV), 1996, at Chillida Leku. Photo: Iñigo Santiago. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 He was a visiting professor at Harvard University’s Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts in the early 1970s. A deep thinker about art, he knew Martin Heidegger and subscribed to the German philosopher’s views about bodies and space: in essence, that the latter isn’t, as was traditionally argued, an empty retainer for the former; space is a medium in its own right. Chillida clearly took such matters seriously. It was over a disagreement about Heidegger’s thinking that he fell out with fellow Basque sculptor Jorge Oteiza. The pair didn’t speak again for 30 years. As his career progressed, Chillida took up work in new materials. First alabaster; then chamotte clay; and finally Corten steel, for the monumental sculptures of the latter part of his career. Thanks to its chemical composition, Corten is largely resistant to corrosion, and therefore suitable for showing outdoors. Chillida’s Berlín, 1999, in Corten steel, installed in 2000 at Berlin’s Federal Chancellery building, which was designed by Axel Schultes and Charlotte Frank. The sculpture’s pair of abstract forms symbolise German reunification. Photo: Eduardo Chillida Archive. Artwork: © Zabalaga-Leku, DACS, London 2024 ‘Beyond the art, it’s also worth considering the times Chillida lived in,’ says Massagué. ‘He came of age after the Second World War and the Spanish Civil War. There was a sense that society needed to be reconstructed, and Chillida was a great proponent of freedom, tolerance and peace. This is reflected in the way his sculptures resist a single interpretation.’ They are left open to multiple meanings. (In the case of some of the works at Chillida Leku, such as Arco de la Libertad — ‘Arch of Freedom’ — the openness is literal, with visitors invited to walk through or inside them.) Massagué’s words surely offer part of the explanation for Chillida’s widespread appeal. Not for nothing was he as coveted as any artist when it came to making public sculpture in the second half of the 20th century. Berlin, his piece from 1999 for the new Federal Chancellery in the German capital, is a rare work with an overt meaning: its two entwined forms allude to the reunification of Germany, after the country’s separation for decades into East (GDR) and West (FRG). Chillida was married to his childhood sweetheart, Pilar Belzunce, with whom he had eight children and 20-plus grandchildren, and brought Chillida Leku to fruition. Both were proud Basques and lamented the way that, after his victory in the Spanish Civil War, General Franco clamped down hard on the region’s forms of self-expression. It has been suggested that Chillida’s choice to work in abstract amounted to an oblique form of dissent, given the leader’s preference for art of clearly comprehensible figuration. In the more liberal era that followed Franco’s death in 1975, Chillida also designed the logo for the newly established University of the Basque Country. ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Christies. Click here for the latest Christies auctions

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