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Art & Culture
Art & Culture
Out of Sight Outlining Interpretations and Expressions of the Intangible and Elusive Matter of Spirituality Will Run Until 4th November, 2023 at Rossi & Rossi
Out of Sight Outlining Interpretations and Expressions of the Intangible and Elusive Matter of Spirituality Will Run Until 4th November, 2023 at Rossi & Rossi
The lineup of artists include Billy Apple, Siah Armajani, Janine Antoni, Fereydoun Ave, Konstantin Bessmertny, Matthew Brandt, Szelit Cheung, Gade, Abbas Kiarostami, Amal Lin, Norste, Shubigi Rao, Nicole Wong and Tom Wudl
ART & CULTURE
In Parallel With Frieze Seoul Earlier This Month, Prada Mode Seoul Hosted a Meaningful Lineup of Events and Installations at Cultural Venue, KOTE
In Parallel With Frieze Seoul Earlier This Month, Prada Mode Seoul Hosted a Meaningful Lineup of Events and Installations at Cultural Venue, KOTE
Prada presented the tenth iteration of Prada Mode, Plural and Parallel, at KOTE curated by Lee Sook-Kyung
ART & CULTURE
Maestria Gallery Presents Léa Zeroil's First Collection, Lune Rousse (Blood Moon) During Paris Design Week, Showing Until September 18th, 2023
Maestria Gallery Presents Léa Zeroil's First Collection, Lune Rousse (Blood Moon) During Paris Design Week, Showing Until September 18th, 2023
Once more, Maestria gallery has come up with an immersive exhibition in which interior architect and designer Léa Zeroil unveils precious, dreamlike furniture and objects in a tent decked out in the colours of warm summer nights
ART & CULTURE
Marina Adams: In The Garden Of My Memory Will Open at the Longlati Foundation on September 13th in Shanghai, and Run Until October 25th, 2023
Marina Adams: In The Garden Of My Memory Will Open at the Longlati Foundation on September 13th in Shanghai, and Run Until October 25th, 2023
Marina Adams’s debut institutional solo exhibition in Asia will feature eleven large-scale acrylic and watercolour paintings and four scroll intaglio monoprints on paper inspired by Chinese folded books
Design
Design
Mimco’s New Chadstone Flagship Store by Studio Doherty Marks a New Era for the Iconic Australian Brand
Mimco’s New Chadstone Flagship Store by Studio Doherty Marks a New Era for the Iconic Australian Brand
The stripped back palette, bold architectural curves, intricate detailing, and layered materiality coalesce into a retail space that pays homage to the brand’s heritage and evolution
DESIGN
Vanke Joy Hill Designed by MDO Embraces All of Lingnan’s Culture and Architecture
Vanke Joy Hill Designed by MDO Embraces All of Lingnan’s Culture and Architecture
In this project, MDO wanted to create a ceremonial community lounge that could trigger emotional resonance
DESIGN
Cole & Son and Fornasetti Launch Their Latest Collaboration in the Form of Witty Wallpapers That Inspire the Soul
Cole & Son and Fornasetti Launch Their Latest Collaboration in the Form of Witty Wallpapers That Inspire the Soul
British hand-crafted artistry meets Italian imagination in the latest volume of the enduring partnership between the design house of Cole & Son and Fornasetti, the Italian atelier recognised for design and decoration
DESIGN
Creative Strategy and Art Curation Consulting Agency, Joséphine Fossey Office, Was Entrusted With the Decoration of the Iconic Etoile Des Baux Et Les Baux-De-Provence in the Alpilles
Creative Strategy and Art Curation Consulting Agency, Joséphine Fossey Office, Was Entrusted With the Decoration of the Iconic Etoile Des Baux Et Les Baux-De-Provence in the Alpilles
Joséphine Fossey considered this as an artists' house, by encouraging artists and designers to appropriate key spaces, including the library, the bar and some of the house’s outdoor spaces, and create centrepieces for the property
Architecture
Architecture
House of Remembrance is a Contemporary Interpretation of the Traditional Chinese Siheyuan in Singapore, Surrounding a Central Open-Air Courtyard for a Family of Adults
House of Remembrance is a Contemporary Interpretation of the Traditional Chinese Siheyuan in Singapore, Surrounding a Central Open-Air Courtyard for a Family of Adults
In this project, Neri&Hu focused on communal living and collective memory, exploring how these concepts can be expressed spatially through architecture
ARCHITECTURE
Designed with Magical Realism, the Zikawei Library by Wutopia Lab Officially Opened as the First Modern Library in Shanghai, Unveiling a New Chapter
Designed with Magical Realism, the Zikawei Library by Wutopia Lab Officially Opened as the First Modern Library in Shanghai, Unveiling a New Chapter
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world” - Dead Poets Society (1989)
ARCHITECTURE
Andrés Reisinger and Alba De La Fuente Present The Crystal Residence - An Architectural Beacon Amidst the Wilderness
Andrés Reisinger and Alba De La Fuente Present The Crystal Residence - An Architectural Beacon Amidst the Wilderness
Following their successful collaboration, The Winter House in 2021, digital artist and designer Andrés Reisinger presents a new virtual architectural project, developed in collaboration with architect Alba de la Fuente
ARCHITECTURE
The Inaugural Exhibition at Phillips Highly Anticipated Los Angeles Outpost Designed by Formation Association Will Open on 25 October 2023
The Inaugural Exhibition at Phillips Highly Anticipated Los Angeles Outpost Designed by Formation Association Will Open on 25 October 2023
Jean-Michel Basquiat’s To Repel Ghosts, estimated at USD$7-10 million will go on view alongside paintings by Ernie Barnes from actor Richard Roundtree’s personal collection as well as works from the upcoming auctions of watches, design and 20th Century & Contemporary Art
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Dialogues
Dialogues
We Speak to Distinguished Architect and Head of Special Projects at New World Development Company Ltd (NWD), Jeff Tung, Who Shares With Us His Design Journey and Creative Inspirations
We Speak to Distinguished Architect and Head of Special Projects at New World Development Company Ltd (NWD), Jeff Tung, Who Shares With Us His Design Journey and Creative Inspirations
Apart from his professional accomplishments heading special projects for NWD and as senior project director for design at New World China Land Limited, Jeff Tung also serves as a director of Culture for Tomorrow - a non-profit organisation founded by Adrian Cheng in 2017. As well, he is an avid photographer who teaches and shares his craft and a key speaker for design events and photography exhibitions
DIALOGUES
We Speak to the Co-Founders of Clap, Jordi Iranzo and Àngela Montagud, Who Share Their Constant Evolution and Work thai is Epitomised by Playful Minimalism
We Speak to the Co-Founders of Clap, Jordi Iranzo and Àngela Montagud, Who Share Their Constant Evolution and Work thai is Epitomised by Playful Minimalism
Clap is a creative studio focused on the design of experiences through interiors, products and artistic installations. Three words that best represent their work are: simplicity, elegance and playfulness
DIALOGUES
Founded by Dongzi Yang and Qianyi Lin, Various Associates Use Design as a Medium to Change Life, Discover Brand and Project Value, and Make Every Design Become…
Founded by Dongzi Yang and Qianyi Lin, Various Associates Use Design as a Medium to Change Life, Discover Brand and Project Value, and Make Every Design Become…
Their goal is to ensure design is irreplaceable, remarkable, valuable and sustainable
DIALOGUES
We Chat with Co-Founders of Laguarda.Low Architects (LLA), Pablo Laguarda and John Low on Their Company Milestones, Challenges and the Future of Architecture
We Chat with Co-Founders of Laguarda.Low Architects (LLA), Pablo Laguarda and John Low on Their Company Milestones, Challenges and the Future of Architecture
Based in New York, USA, LLA is an award-winning international architectural practice founded in 2000 by a closely-knit group of design-oriented architects, possessing years of shared knowledge and experience
Life
Life
Those on the Hunt for a Unique Experience Will Have to Stay at Babylonstoren Wine Farm, Advises Global Jetsetter, Anji Connell
Those on the Hunt for a Unique Experience Will Have to Stay at Babylonstoren Wine Farm, Advises Global Jetsetter, Anji Connell
Even a short stint in this spectacular locale will work wonders for your soul. A place that will steal your heart, Babylonstoren is a taste of paradise in the heart of South Africa’s WineLands
LIFE
Angsana Chengdu Wenjiang by CCD Demonstrates the Chinese Interior Design Firm’s Passion and Expertise
Angsana Chengdu Wenjiang by CCD Demonstrates the Chinese Interior Design Firm’s Passion and Expertise
Throughout the comprehensive courtyard-style ancient architectural complex, the natural landscape and poetry of Wenjiang have been fused into the living experience
LIFE
Lost Villa by Kong Architects is an Oasis Set in Jiangjin, Chongqing in China
Lost Villa by Kong Architects is an Oasis Set in Jiangjin, Chongqing in China
"Because it is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the valleys are criss-cross, it is named for the mountains"
LIFE
Humbert & Poyet Unveils the Decor of JOSUN Palace in Seoul
Humbert & Poyet Unveils the Decor of JOSUN Palace in Seoul
In the heart of Seoul, Humbert & Poyet agency has designed the interior architecture of the JOSUN Palace
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ART & CULTURE
SOCO Gallery Presents She Rose, a New Solo Exhibition by Farshad Farzankia Opening on September 12th
SOCO Gallery Presents She Rose, a New Solo Exhibition by Farshad Farzankia Opening on September 12th
Featuring new paintings, Farzankia’s exhibition explores the artist’s grappling with the infinite images we see daily through snapshots of society
ART & CULTURE
Anticipate the Stunning Works at Firenze Seoul, Running from 6 - 9 September, 2023
Anticipate the Stunning Works at Firenze Seoul, Running from 6 - 9 September, 2023
For the second edition of Frieze Seoul, Hauser & Wirth’s presentation brings together an astounding group of contemporary and historical works by leading gallery artists
ART & CULTURE
SAOTA, ARRCC and Poliform Open LIGHT SPACE LIFE at the Venice Biennale
SAOTA, ARRCC and Poliform Open LIGHT SPACE LIFE at the Venice Biennale
SAOTA, ARRCC, and Poliform are excited to announce their collaboration for the LIGHT SPACE LIFE exhibition at the prestigious Venice Biennale called Time Space Existence
DESIGN
Designer Iman El Zeky Has Crafted a Stunning Villa in Stanley Filled With Eclecticism, Art and Plenty of Soul
Designer Iman El Zeky Has Crafted a Stunning Villa in Stanley Filled With Eclecticism, Art and Plenty of Soul
This 2,150-square-feet, single storey family villa in Stanley includes a collection of more that 130 pieces of furniture, décor and art sourced from established and niche brands, makers, and artists around the world
DESIGN
Uplift Installation by Note and Tarkett During 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Showcases the Possibilities and Attributes of Textile Carpets
Uplift Installation by Note and Tarkett During 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen Showcases the Possibilities and Attributes of Textile Carpets
A completely new perspective on how carpet tiles and wooden floors can be met, Uplift is an installation created by Tarkett and Note design studio, launching as part of 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen
DESIGN
Clap Studio Recreates a Sunset on the Beach at Baovan Restaurant
Clap Studio Recreates a Sunset on the Beach at Baovan Restaurant
The challenge was to create an experience in accordance with the spirit and personality of Baovan - a brand linked to the sea and with a very specific brand claim, “beers, beach and baos”
DESIGN
This Residential Project on Place Dauphine by AFTER BACH is a Lesson in Fine Design
This Residential Project on Place Dauphine by AFTER BACH is a Lesson in Fine Design
Inspiration was conceived from Cy Twombly’s apartment in Rome, the paintings of Balthus and the music of Keith Jarrett, to project character and cachet in this intimate space
DESIGN
Danish Design Brand Garde Hvalsøe Reveals New Look for a Copenhagen Showroom - Copenhagen-Based Bunn Studio - by Rethinking an Existing Factory Space in the Heart of the City
Danish Design Brand Garde Hvalsøe Reveals New Look for a Copenhagen Showroom - Copenhagen-Based Bunn Studio - by Rethinking an Existing Factory Space in the Heart of the City
The new design has reconfigured the 4,000 square feet existing space, while repurposing some of the existing elements
ARCHITECTURE
SAW Transforms a Hillside Home in Mill Valley, Opening and Expanding its Core
SAW Transforms a Hillside Home in Mill Valley, Opening and Expanding its Core
San Francisco-based Spiegel Aihara Workshop (SAW) has completed the transformative architectural and landscape design of a 1962 home in Mill Valley for a couple and their two young children
DESIGN
This PNY Restaurant Designed by Rudy Guénaire Depicts a Captivating Story of the United States
This PNY Restaurant Designed by Rudy Guénaire Depicts a Captivating Story of the United States
With that in mind, the portrait of Lille PNY is unique and completely different
DESIGN
Note Has Revived an Architectural Jewel in this Private Residence - Habitat 100 - in Central Stockholm
Note Has Revived an Architectural Jewel in this Private Residence - Habitat 100 - in Central Stockholm
This full-scale renovation of a historic 3,500 square feet apartment by Note, which is located within a magnificent building designed in the early 1920s by Höög & Morsing, an influential architecture practice largely responsible for the area’s present character
DESIGN
City Band Aid, Three Designs Related to Liquors, is a Passionate Conception by RIGI Design
City Band Aid, Three Designs Related to Liquors, is a Passionate Conception by RIGI Design
RIGI Design, founded by Liu Kai, awoke the street cool, culture and functional need of OTRS’s liquor stores in Shanghai
ARCHITECTURE
Casa 109 by Frari Architecture Confronts One of the Most Important Arteries in the City of Portugal
Casa 109 by Frari Architecture Confronts One of the Most Important Arteries in the City of Portugal
Frari, led by main architect Maria Fradinho, composed this white architectural wonder as one sweeping, horizontal volume
DESIGN
FUNFUN Gallery by lialawlab Has Been Repurposed from a Former Silk Printing and Dyeing Factory into a Creative Park Cum-Gallery House
FUNFUN Gallery by lialawlab Has Been Repurposed from a Former Silk Printing and Dyeing Factory into a Creative Park Cum-Gallery House
Nowadays, many small-scale commercial premises have been transforming into interactive composite spaces. People pursue a slow-paced reality life while perusing for quick reactions from the internet. In order to balance the different physical and spiritual demands, the design team of lialawlab led by Lia Xing and Haifeng Luo inserted a long turned ramp, to slow down the pace and prolong the process of emotional experience
DIALOGUES
Atelier Caracas Founded by Julio Kowalenko and Rodrigo Armas is a Platform Spanning Architecture, Fashion and Furniture. We Speak with the Founders to Discover Their Influences
Atelier Caracas Founded by Julio Kowalenko and Rodrigo Armas is a Platform Spanning Architecture, Fashion and Furniture. We Speak with the Founders to Discover Their Influences
Founded in 2015, Atelier Caracas is a precociously productive studio based in Caracas, Venezuela
DESIGN
This Montaigne Residential Project in Paris Has Been Redesigned by AFTER BACH as a Sophisticated, Modern Haven
This Montaigne Residential Project in Paris Has Been Redesigned by AFTER BACH as a Sophisticated, Modern Haven
Interior design studio, AFTER BACH, is the brainchild of Jessica Berguig and Francesco Balzano
LIFE
Three Artisanal Design Brands Awaken All the Senses and Denote Sublime Aesthetics
Three Artisanal Design Brands Awaken All the Senses and Denote Sublime Aesthetics
Hong Kong fashion brand Joanna Chu Liao (JCL) joins forces with Italian jewellery maker Misani and Korean fragrance studio SARANGHAEYO to bring wearable art to life