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Art & Culture
From 30th June 2022, Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong will be Debuting Nicholas Party’s ‘Red Forest’
From 30th June 2022, Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong will be Debuting Nicholas Party’s ‘Red Forest’
‘The history of landscape painting retraces humanity’s continually shifting relationship to our natural environment. The greatest landscape paintings both contain ideas and question the viewer about it.’ - Nicolas Party
ART & CULTURE
Acclaimed Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Has Been Bestowed with Honorary Academician of 2022 by The Fine Arts Academy of Carrara
Acclaimed Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Has Been Bestowed with Honorary Academician of 2022 by The Fine Arts Academy of Carrara
For decades, Cai Guo-Qiang has been world renowned for his unique art, especially his gunpowder based works and large scale installations
ART & CULTURE
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Presents Tomokazu Matsuyama: Harmless Charm - 13 Newly-Created Paintings to be Exhibited for First Time Ever Alongside Tomokazu Matsuyama’s New NFT Collection
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Presents Tomokazu Matsuyama: Harmless Charm - 13 Newly-Created Paintings to be Exhibited for First Time Ever Alongside Tomokazu Matsuyama’s New NFT Collection
Works from the artist’s signature Abstract, Equestrian, Fictional Landscape and Mythological Series will be debuted
ART & CULTURE
Different Forms of Hong Kong Art Take Centre Stage at Art Central’s Seventh Edition
Different Forms of Hong Kong Art Take Centre Stage at Art Central’s Seventh Edition
An ambitious programme of sculpture and installation projects as well as inspirational talks anchor the show from 26th-29th May
Design
Design
Bask in the Transcendence of Karuizawa’s Majestic Landscape in ab concept’s Tableau Collection with Calico Wallpaper
Bask in the Transcendence of Karuizawa’s Majestic Landscape in ab concept’s Tableau Collection with Calico Wallpaper
Inspired by the transcendent mountainous landscape surrounding their home in Karuizawa, co-founders of ab concept, Ed Ng and Terence Ngan have designed a sophisticated new wallpaper collection for New York-based Calico Wallpaper
DESIGN
Moooi Presents ‘A Life Extraordinary’ Envisioned by LG OLED During the 2022 Milan Design Week
Moooi Presents ‘A Life Extraordinary’ Envisioned by LG OLED During the 2022 Milan Design Week
During this year’s Milan Design Week, Moooi presents a multi-sensory exhibition taking place online and live in Milan. The lifestyle brand does things differently this year - focusing on both a digital and transitional physical experience, combining the finest of design, lifestyle, and technology
DESIGN
Hermès Collections for The Home 2022 Explores the Lightness of Being in Every Facet of Life
Hermès Collections for The Home 2022 Explores the Lightness of Being in Every Facet of Life
The quest for lightness, like a challenge to gravity, is incarnated by the creation of objects for the home, showcased in four structures at Milan Design Week 2022
DESIGN
Emmanuelle Simon Demonstrates the Creative Zest that is Exemplified When Fully Considering Both the Interior Architecture and Design of Spaces
Emmanuelle Simon Demonstrates the Creative Zest that is Exemplified When Fully Considering Both the Interior Architecture and Design of Spaces
Having graduated in interior architecture and design from the École Camondo in 2012, this young visionary continued to devote herself to these two disciples by commencing her career with design legend, Pierre Yovonovitch
Architecture
Architecture
Led by Architect André Malheiro, Casa 15 Successfully Defines Different Atmospheres via the Volumes of an Interior
Led by Architect André Malheiro, Casa 15 Successfully Defines Different Atmospheres via the Volumes of an Interior
AM-arqstudio reveals that when they first meet a client, they start travelling through spaces that are not yet built. Even before the clients themselves understand what the project goals are, the distinct spaces start taking place…
ARCHITECTURE
Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW) Has Designed Wraparound House - An All-Encompassing Family Residence in San Francisco
Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW) Has Designed Wraparound House - An All-Encompassing Family Residence in San Francisco
An expansive architectural renovation and landscape of a 1930s home in the Marina neighborhood, for a couple with three children was recently completed by Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW)
ARCHITECTURE
Discover the Wonders and Technology of Sanya Farm Lab on the Tropical Hainan Island
Discover the Wonders and Technology of Sanya Farm Lab on the Tropical Hainan Island
This 40,000 square feet four storey exhibition space showcases advanced scientific and technological agricultural processes that respond to Sanya’s characteristic climate. As well, the multi-functional compound combines research, commercial and educational presentation, and a communal experience
ARCHITECTURE
La Hacienda Jardín in Tepoztlán, Mexico, Conceived by Práctica Arqutiectura is a Weekend Retreat Dream Come True
La Hacienda Jardín in Tepoztlán, Mexico, Conceived by Práctica Arqutiectura is a Weekend Retreat Dream Come True
Currently a weekend residence for the family, to later become a retirement home, the architecture and design elements of this space were carefully considered to satisfy a wide range of uses
PODCAST
Dialogues
Dialogues
Frances van Hasselt, Also Known as the Mohair Maven, Deep Dives into Her Art, Her Craft and Her Company’s Mission with Anji Connell
Frances van Hasselt, Also Known as the Mohair Maven, Deep Dives into Her Art, Her Craft and Her Company’s Mission with Anji Connell
After spending time in Hong Kong’s fashion industry, followed by textile residencies in Japan and Italy, Frances van Hasselt felt the pull to return to her native land in South Africa's Karoo. She has spent the last several years building her business, FRANCES V.H - producing hand woven mohair textiles and promoting traditional craftsmanship in rural communities, from farm to finished fabric rooted in sustainable practices that empower women in the industry and elevate the mohair industry in South Africa
DIALOGUES
Everyrealm is Shaping the Metaverse, With Holdings in Diverse Metaverse Platforms and Over 100 Metaverse Real-Estate Projects
Everyrealm is Shaping the Metaverse, With Holdings in Diverse Metaverse Platforms and Over 100 Metaverse Real-Estate Projects
This innovative company also owns over 3,000 NFTs, manages an e-sports gaming guild and operates Realm Academy - the premier online educational campus in the metaverse
DIALOGUES
Founder and Creative Director of CÚPLA Studio, Gemma McCloskey Combines Her Eclectic Style with Fine Balance in All Her Interior Projects
Founder and Creative Director of CÚPLA Studio, Gemma McCloskey Combines Her Eclectic Style with Fine Balance in All Her Interior Projects
This talented designer shows us how to transform a new build, cookie cutter apartment in London to heights of style
DIALOGUES
Eleanor May Watson’s Evocative Work Integrates Traditional Narratives and Reinterprets Art Historical Techniques for Contemporary Audiences
Eleanor May Watson’s Evocative Work Integrates Traditional Narratives and Reinterprets Art Historical Techniques for Contemporary Audiences
Possessing a maturity beyond her years, this artist demonstrates a mastery of intricate artistic processes
Life
Life
Be Whisked Away to Aeon - A Wellness Hotel in Soprabolzano, Italy, Where Two Worlds Converge
Be Whisked Away to Aeon - A Wellness Hotel in Soprabolzano, Italy, Where Two Worlds Converge
Boundaries between past and future, between dream and reality, between inside and outside: noa* makes the invisible lines visible, which become part of the full picture and, above all, instead of a separation, a connection between two worlds
LIFE
Santa Monica’s First Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Makes its Debut
Santa Monica’s First Luxury Lifestyle Hotel Makes its Debut
Kelly Wearstler’s chic design concept for Santa Monica Proper introduces understated luxury to Santa Monica
LIFE
The Vast Desert Becomes a New Oasis to Explore with the Debut of AutoCamp Joshua Tree
The Vast Desert Becomes a New Oasis to Explore with the Debut of AutoCamp Joshua Tree
Glamping is a trend that’s here to stay, but few places offer the opportunity for a truly enlightening experience. For all adventure seekers and nature lovers, look no further than Joshua Tree
LIFE
An Epic Hotel and Wellness Centre in Italy, Monastero, Has Been Conceived and Brought to Life by noa*
An Epic Hotel and Wellness Centre in Italy, Monastero, Has Been Conceived and Brought to Life by noa*
The monumental spaces of a 17th century monastery are transformed into a unique hotel, while conserving the charm of the original architecture and its atmosphere of peace and meditation
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DESIGN
Bask in the Transcendence of Karuizawa’s Majestic Landscape in ab concept’s Tableau Collection with Calico Wallpaper
Bask in the Transcendence of Karuizawa’s Majestic Landscape in ab concept’s Tableau Collection with Calico Wallpaper
Inspired by the transcendent mountainous landscape surrounding their home in Karuizawa, co-founders of ab concept, Ed Ng and Terence Ngan have designed a sophisticated new wallpaper collection for New York-based Calico Wallpaper
DIALOGUES
Frances van Hasselt, Also Known as the Mohair Maven, Deep Dives into Her Art, Her Craft and Her Company’s Mission with Anji Connell
Frances van Hasselt, Also Known as the Mohair Maven, Deep Dives into Her Art, Her Craft and Her Company’s Mission with Anji Connell
After spending time in Hong Kong’s fashion industry, followed by textile residencies in Japan and Italy, Frances van Hasselt felt the pull to return to her native land in South Africa's Karoo. She has spent the last several years building her business, FRANCES V.H - producing hand woven mohair textiles and promoting traditional craftsmanship in rural communities, from farm to finished fabric rooted in sustainable practices that empower women in the industry and elevate the mohair industry in South Africa
ART & CULTURE
From 30th June 2022, Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong will be Debuting Nicholas Party’s ‘Red Forest’
From 30th June 2022, Hauser & Wirth Hong Kong will be Debuting Nicholas Party’s ‘Red Forest’
‘The history of landscape painting retraces humanity’s continually shifting relationship to our natural environment. The greatest landscape paintings both contain ideas and question the viewer about it.’ - Nicolas Party
ARCHITECTURE
Led by Architect André Malheiro, Casa 15 Successfully Defines Different Atmospheres via the Volumes of an Interior
Led by Architect André Malheiro, Casa 15 Successfully Defines Different Atmospheres via the Volumes of an Interior
AM-arqstudio reveals that when they first meet a client, they start travelling through spaces that are not yet built. Even before the clients themselves understand what the project goals are, the distinct spaces start taking place…
DESIGN
Moooi Presents ‘A Life Extraordinary’ Envisioned by LG OLED During the 2022 Milan Design Week
Moooi Presents ‘A Life Extraordinary’ Envisioned by LG OLED During the 2022 Milan Design Week
During this year’s Milan Design Week, Moooi presents a multi-sensory exhibition taking place online and live in Milan. The lifestyle brand does things differently this year - focusing on both a digital and transitional physical experience, combining the finest of design, lifestyle, and technology
ART & CULTURE
Acclaimed Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Has Been Bestowed with Honorary Academician of 2022 by The Fine Arts Academy of Carrara
Acclaimed Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Has Been Bestowed with Honorary Academician of 2022 by The Fine Arts Academy of Carrara
For decades, Cai Guo-Qiang has been world renowned for his unique art, especially his gunpowder based works and large scale installations
DESIGN
Hermès Collections for The Home 2022 Explores the Lightness of Being in Every Facet of Life
Hermès Collections for The Home 2022 Explores the Lightness of Being in Every Facet of Life
The quest for lightness, like a challenge to gravity, is incarnated by the creation of objects for the home, showcased in four structures at Milan Design Week 2022
ARCHITECTURE
Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW) Has Designed Wraparound House - An All-Encompassing Family Residence in San Francisco
Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW) Has Designed Wraparound House - An All-Encompassing Family Residence in San Francisco
An expansive architectural renovation and landscape of a 1930s home in the Marina neighborhood, for a couple with three children was recently completed by Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW)
DIALOGUES
Everyrealm is Shaping the Metaverse, With Holdings in Diverse Metaverse Platforms and Over 100 Metaverse Real-Estate Projects
Everyrealm is Shaping the Metaverse, With Holdings in Diverse Metaverse Platforms and Over 100 Metaverse Real-Estate Projects
This innovative company also owns over 3,000 NFTs, manages an e-sports gaming guild and operates Realm Academy - the premier online educational campus in the metaverse
ART & CULTURE
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Presents Tomokazu Matsuyama: Harmless Charm - 13 Newly-Created Paintings to be Exhibited for First Time Ever Alongside Tomokazu Matsuyama’s New NFT Collection
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Presents Tomokazu Matsuyama: Harmless Charm - 13 Newly-Created Paintings to be Exhibited for First Time Ever Alongside Tomokazu Matsuyama’s New NFT Collection
Works from the artist’s signature Abstract, Equestrian, Fictional Landscape and Mythological Series will be debuted
DESIGN
Emmanuelle Simon Demonstrates the Creative Zest that is Exemplified When Fully Considering Both the Interior Architecture and Design of Spaces
Emmanuelle Simon Demonstrates the Creative Zest that is Exemplified When Fully Considering Both the Interior Architecture and Design of Spaces
Having graduated in interior architecture and design from the École Camondo in 2012, this young visionary continued to devote herself to these two disciples by commencing her career with design legend, Pierre Yovonovitch
DESIGN
This Hangzhou Spa Elevates Alone Time and Achieves a Beautiful State of Connecting the Body and Mind
This Hangzhou Spa Elevates Alone Time and Achieves a Beautiful State of Connecting the Body and Mind
Prioritizing a positive mindset and cultivating wellness is the goal of Soul Realm SPA, overseen by Atelier Right Hub
DIALOGUES
Founder and Creative Director of CÚPLA Studio, Gemma McCloskey Combines Her Eclectic Style with Fine Balance in All Her Interior Projects
Founder and Creative Director of CÚPLA Studio, Gemma McCloskey Combines Her Eclectic Style with Fine Balance in All Her Interior Projects
This talented designer shows us how to transform a new build, cookie cutter apartment in London to heights of style
ARCHITECTURE
Discover the Wonders and Technology of Sanya Farm Lab on the Tropical Hainan Island
Discover the Wonders and Technology of Sanya Farm Lab on the Tropical Hainan Island
This 40,000 square feet four storey exhibition space showcases advanced scientific and technological agricultural processes that respond to Sanya’s characteristic climate. As well, the multi-functional compound combines research, commercial and educational presentation, and a communal experience
ART & CULTURE
Different Forms of Hong Kong Art Take Centre Stage at Art Central’s Seventh Edition
Different Forms of Hong Kong Art Take Centre Stage at Art Central’s Seventh Edition
An ambitious programme of sculpture and installation projects as well as inspirational talks anchor the show from 26th-29th May
ART & CULTURE
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Generative Art are Making Waves at this Year’s Art Basel Hong Kong in an Exhibition Built on Tezos, an Energy-Efficient Public Blockchain
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Generative Art are Making Waves at this Year’s Art Basel Hong Kong in an Exhibition Built on Tezos, an Energy-Efficient Public Blockchain
NFTs + The Ever-Evolving Work of Art will showcase the next frontier in digital contemporary art, with a spotlight on generative art
DIALOGUES
Eleanor May Watson’s Evocative Work Integrates Traditional Narratives and Reinterprets Art Historical Techniques for Contemporary Audiences
Eleanor May Watson’s Evocative Work Integrates Traditional Narratives and Reinterprets Art Historical Techniques for Contemporary Audiences
Possessing a maturity beyond her years, this artist demonstrates a mastery of intricate artistic processes