NOTES FROM NETJETS Latest happenings, onboard updates, companywide news, and profiles A TOUCH OF CLASS FREDERICK DUCHESNE (4) LASTING IMPRESSION Owners were able to enjoy stunning views, along with outstanding art at the Palais d’ephemere Paris+ par Art Basel is the latest edition of the famous art fair, which took place in October. For the first time, NetJets sponsored the event and teamed up, once again, with South African-born, Swiss-based artist Conor Mccreedy. NetJets Owners were invited for all of the show days, and had a special invitation to the a cocktail reception in the Palais d’Éphemere, located near to the Eiffel Tower. Here guests were able to get an insight into Mccreedy’s lastest collection, inspired by Edgar Degas. As well as the natural world – wild animals feature heavily in his ouevre – Mccreedy is enchanted and influenced by music, in particular ballet and opera. “Degas’ ballerina sculptures, paintings and drawings have moved me immensely. They have brought tears to my eyes, just as live ballet performances and opera concerts have done,” the artist says. 20 NetJets
