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Maestria Gallery Proudly Presents the First Solo Show of Painter Marguerite Piard, "J'ai Quelquefois Des Vivants Qui Me Donnent Des Insomnies"

Maestria Gallery Proudly Presents the First Solo Show of Painter Marguerite Piard, "J'ai Quelquefois Des Vivants Qui Me Donnent Des Insomnies"

The exhibition, titled “I sometimes have living people who give me insomnia” will be showing until March 27th at the Maestria Gallery showroom at 7 Rue Saint Claude, 75003, Paris

“Premiers Vertiges” (First Thrills) is a Group Show Curated by Elise Roche at Galerie Ketabi Bourdet in Paris

“Premiers Vertiges” (First Thrills) is a Group Show Curated by Elise Roche at Galerie Ketabi Bourdet in Paris

Showing from now until April 7th, 2023, artists will include Marcella Barceló, Amélie Bigard, Maisie Cousins, Henry Darger, Olivier Gagnère, Elizabeth Garouste, Inès Longevial, Valentin Ranger, Tal Regev, Charles de Vilmorin and Robert Wilson

Hauser & Wirth Proudly Presents the First Los Angeles Solo Exhibition of Renowned Chinese Contemporary Artist, Zeng Fanzhi, from Now until April 30th

Hauser & Wirth Proudly Presents the First Los Angeles Solo Exhibition of Renowned Chinese Contemporary Artist, Zeng Fanzhi, from Now until April 30th

Featuring a series of monumental, abstract landscapes presented harmoniously within the distinctive soaring space of the South Gallery, this exhibition marks the latest in Hauser & Wirth’s ongoing series of Los Angeles presentations conceived to introduce the city to the oeuvres of foremost international contemporary artists, further forging connections across geographical and cultural territories

Artist Denzil Forrester’s ‘With Q’ Will Be Showing at Stephen Friedman Gallery From 10 March Until April 8 to Depict Contemporary Examples of Racial Injustice

Artist Denzil Forrester’s ‘With Q’ Will Be Showing at Stephen Friedman Gallery From 10 March Until April 8 to Depict Contemporary Examples of Racial Injustice

This anticipated exhibition by Grenada born, British artist Denzil Forrester, will include new paintings and a separate survey of works on paper from the past forty years

Celebrating Art Week Goes Hand in Hand with Discovering the Lighting and Crystal Treasures at the Timeless Saint-Louis

Celebrating Art Week Goes Hand in Hand with Discovering the Lighting and Crystal Treasures at the Timeless Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis crystal vibrates with the immense talent inherited from history and the extraordinary creative fantasy inspired by current trends. See the stunning Folia collection at their showroom today

Feast Your Eyes on the Fabrice Juan Series for Studio by Tai Ping

Feast Your Eyes on the Fabrice Juan Series for Studio by Tai Ping

For the first time in the history of its Studio by Tai Ping line, the illustrious brand Tai Ping has invited a designer to develop a collection. Designed by Fabrice Juan, this series composed of New Zealand wool rugs was presented in their Paris showroom January as part of Maison&Objet In The City

Designer Sandra Benhamou Designs a Gorgeous Family Home in Paris Filled with Classic Warm Tones

Designer Sandra Benhamou Designs a Gorgeous Family Home in Paris Filled with Classic Warm Tones

This sophisticated interior combines art, design, vintage furniture and custom pieces that correlate with the designer’s constant vision and influences

When Thought and Consideration is Put into Design, Even a Public Washroom Becomes an Inspirational Space, Demonstrated by X-Living for Deji Plaza Phase

When Thought and Consideration is Put into Design, Even a Public Washroom Becomes an Inspirational Space, Demonstrated by X-Living for Deji Plaza Phase

The theme of a Sanctuary Garden takes center stage in the design of this public washroom in a shopping mall in Nanjing, China

Glyfada is a Seafront Building in Athens Designed by SAOTA With Interior Architecture by ARRCC to Its Spectacular Natural Setting

Glyfada is a Seafront Building in Athens Designed by SAOTA With Interior Architecture by ARRCC to Its Spectacular Natural Setting

This five-unit seafront apartment building is located in the southern suburbs of Athens at the gateway to the Athens Riviera. Overlooking the beach and the Aegean Sea with views towards Aegina and the distant hills of Poros, the Hymettus Mountain rises behind it

This Private Residence in Sta Joana, Aveiro, Was Designed by NU.MA Architects to Exude Architectural Synchrony for a Young Family

This Private Residence in Sta Joana, Aveiro, Was Designed by NU.MA Architects to Exude Architectural Synchrony for a Young Family

Main architect Nuno Silva heralded the conception of this house which exudes an orderly, systematic existence

Renovated by ARCHSTUDIO to Follow the Theme of "Funnel Of Light", PIFO GALLERY Makes a Statement in Beijng’s Art Zone

Renovated by ARCHSTUDIO to Follow the Theme of "Funnel Of Light", PIFO GALLERY Makes a Statement in Beijng’s Art Zone

PIFO GALLERY is one of the earliest major art intuitions in China dedicated to advancing the research and development of abstract art. After more than a decade of operation, the owner of the gallery invited ARCHSTUDIO to renovate the space, to improve its functions and adapt to future development demands

Monologue Art Museum Was Conceived by Wutopia Lab as a Space Dedicated to People Wanting to be Free from Worldly Distractions

Monologue Art Museum Was Conceived by Wutopia Lab as a Space Dedicated to People Wanting to be Free from Worldly Distractions

Commissioned by Sino-Ocean Group, this monologue art museum on the park green of SEATOPIA in Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao was completed and open to the public in July 2022

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Relish in the Fantastical Paper Creations of Designer and Artist Diana Beltran Herrera

Relish in the Fantastical Paper Creations of Designer and Artist Diana Beltran Herrera

This artist showcases how fluid the medium of paper through her masterpieces and shares with us her creative process

Lison De Caunes Has Revolutionised the Skill and Beauty of Straw Marquetry into Objets D’art and Artistic Visions

Lison De Caunes Has Revolutionised the Skill and Beauty of Straw Marquetry into Objets D’art and Artistic Visions

Lison de Caunes, she first discovered straw marquetry in her grandfather André Groult’s workshop, who was a well-known decorator and one of the biggest names of the Art Deco movement. After studying book-binding, she returned to straw marquetry and revolutionised the technique using binding tools such as an ivory folding tool that has used throughout her career and still uses today

Interior Designer Iman El Zeky’s Mission is to Turn Every Project into an Experiential Journey, a Symphony of Memories and Emotions that Uplift the Soul

Interior Designer Iman El Zeky’s Mission is to Turn Every Project into an Experiential Journey, a Symphony of Memories and Emotions that Uplift the Soul

Working with a wide network of artists and craftspeople, El Zeky’s interiors are filled with bespoke furniture, carefully selected objects, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and art that complement her clients’ personalities and lifestyles

Supertoys Supertoys’ Founders Merle Flügge and Job Mouwen Share How They Use “Radical Cuteness” in Their Creations to Connect People to New Frontiers

Supertoys Supertoys’ Founders Merle Flügge and Job Mouwen Share How They Use “Radical Cuteness” in Their Creations to Connect People to New Frontiers

When designing, Supertoys Supertoys are driven to find objects with an expressive aura, endowed with their own tender personalities, objects to take care of and establish a sentimental relationship with. That’s their main objective

Step into the Balmy Months of Spring and Summer with a Sojourn at La Tartane Designed by Noroire’s Jordane Arrivetz

Step into the Balmy Months of Spring and Summer with a Sojourn at La Tartane Designed by Noroire’s Jordane Arrivetz

This idyllic seaside hotel has been conceived with a fresh and gentle touch, in the spirit of a family home

Take a Modern Beach Journey at The Beach Club of The Sanya EDITION Designed by Various Associates

Take a Modern Beach Journey at The Beach Club of The Sanya EDITION Designed by Various Associates

Entrusting Various Associates to upgrade the beach club of its first opened hotel in China, EDITION takes the contemporary design lover on a relaxing escapade

Sleeping Lab Arch by Atelier d’More is a Recently Completed Hospitality Building in Beijing, Whose Clever Architecture Integrates Man and the Environment

Sleeping Lab Arch by Atelier d’More is a Recently Completed Hospitality Building in Beijing, Whose Clever Architecture Integrates Man and the Environment

Located in Huangmuchang Village, Tongzhou District, Beijing, this project site was renovated by Atelier d’More into the Sleep Institute’s first B&B project

Escape to Essaouira, a Stunning Coastal City on Morocco's Atlantic Coast with Anji Connell

Escape to Essaouira, a Stunning Coastal City on Morocco's Atlantic Coast with Anji Connell

Essaouira (pronounced essa-weera, or es-sweera in Arabic) is a hidden gem - a charming 18th-century windswept fortified port town daubed in blue that feels unlike anywhere else in Morocco. Known as a "Mecca for Hippies" in the 1970s, it attracts creative artists, painters, designers, writers, filmmakers, and musicians, for its arty, laid-back atmosphere and a magical quality that transports you to another time, with biblical scenes

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Zhang Enli’s “Portrait” is the Latest Exhibition Showing at He Art Museum (HEM) in Foshan, Guangdong, From Now Until May 14

Zhang Enli’s “Portrait” is the Latest Exhibition Showing at He Art Museum (HEM) in Foshan, Guangdong, From Now Until May 14

Over 50 paintings and site-specific installations of Zhang Enli's recent work will be at He Art Museum, encompassing the space of lines, the space of objects and the space of abstract figures

Annie Morris and Idris Khan Present ‘Two Worlds Entwined’ at Newlands House Gallery

Annie Morris and Idris Khan Present ‘Two Worlds Entwined’ at Newlands House Gallery

‘Two Worlds Entwined: Annie Morris and Idris Khan’ is showcasing now until 7th May 2023, featuring the artist couple’s work together for the first time in the UK

SIG Resort in Xiamen City, China, is Reimagined by SFORM Associates Who, Inspired by the Karst Cave, Transformed it into a Place That Lives and Breathes Nature

SIG Resort in Xiamen City, China, is Reimagined by SFORM Associates Who, Inspired by the Karst Cave, Transformed it into a Place That Lives and Breathes Nature

After a decade of operations, SIG Resort turned to SFORM Associates to expand its current offerings to stunning effect

Architect Turned Photographer Chiron Duong Captures the Beauty of the Ao Dai And the Movement of His Subjects

Architect Turned Photographer Chiron Duong Captures the Beauty of the Ao Dai And the Movement of His Subjects

Born in 1996, Chiron Duong graduated from Ho Chi Minh City’s University of Architecture and is now a fashion and fine-art photographer based in Vietnam. He calls the culture of Vietnam and Asian cultures in general his biggest inspiration

Joséphine Fossey Office Designs Chalet 1550 in Courchevel, Intertwining Art and Artistry Throughout the Mountainous Locale

Joséphine Fossey Office Designs Chalet 1550 in Courchevel, Intertwining Art and Artistry Throughout the Mountainous Locale

For the third property of Iconic House, Joséphine Fossey Office signs a unique interpretation of the art of living in the mountains creating an exceptional chalet

Creative Visionary Elena Barenghi's Stunning Capsule Collection Debuts with NODUS

Creative Visionary Elena Barenghi's Stunning Capsule Collection Debuts with NODUS

The RAVIE capsule collection by Elena Barenghi consists of 10 rugs in 100% wool, handmade with kilim flat pile knotting technique in India, in manufacturing centres with RugMark ethic certification

Philosophers at Heart, Founders of ONEXN Architects, Bo Zhang and Jingjing Wang Delve Deep to Share How They Help Their Clients Create Greater Value

Philosophers at Heart, Founders of ONEXN Architects, Bo Zhang and Jingjing Wang Delve Deep to Share How They Help Their Clients Create Greater Value

Space is a medium to connect and reveal. Starting from this point of view, all the thinking and practices in ONEXN lead to the essence of architecture, and that is exactly what ONE stands for. On the other hand, X stands for the multiple opportunities and challenges from unknown fields when the company’s architectural thinking interacts with the external world and brings about transformations and reactions where something different can be created. The founders reveal they are not satisfied with the completion of a project, but want to realize the continuity of the context, and create places that are closely related to our life

Ketabi Bourdet Presents the Exhibition Philippe Starck: Ubik, the First Retrospective of the Designer at the Gallery from January 19th to February 18th, 2023

Ketabi Bourdet Presents the Exhibition Philippe Starck: Ubik, the First Retrospective of the Designer at the Gallery from January 19th to February 18th, 2023

Everyone knows Philippe Starck! He has done everything from pasta, toothbrushes, palaces, airplanes, rice, megayachts, perfume, prefabricated houses, baby bottles, motorcycles and even rockets. Through the prism of Ubik and a selection of pieces whose names come from the novel by Philip K. Dick, this exhibition highlights the furniture of Philippe Starck of the 80’s

Immerse Yourself in a Theatrical Experience at CIVILIAN Hotel New York Unveiled by Rockwell Group

Immerse Yourself in a Theatrical Experience at CIVILIAN Hotel New York Unveiled by Rockwell Group

Leading interdisciplinary architecture and design studio Rockwell Group has unveiled the interiors of CIVILIAN, a 27-storey, 203 room hotel located between 8th and 9th Avenues in the heart of New York’s Theatre District

Advertising Agency Fuego Camina Conmigo Unveils Its New Offices in Barcelona Designed by Isern Serra

Advertising Agency Fuego Camina Conmigo Unveils Its New Offices in Barcelona Designed by Isern Serra

This is a space with the intention to integrate with the city, to become an events and presentation hub that is simultaneously the new showroom for SANCAL

Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel in Sanya, China, is the Perfect Escape Providing Immersive Experiences with the Great Blue Sea

Sumei Skyline Coast Boutique Hotel in Sanya, China, is the Perfect Escape Providing Immersive Experiences with the Great Blue Sea

Designed by GS Design, the endless dynamics of the ocean are brought to life throughout the hotel

Director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Sara Klomps Shares with Us Her Lessons Learnt, ZHA’s Passionate Company Culture and Committed People and the Exciting New Projects Ahead

Director of Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), Sara Klomps Shares with Us Her Lessons Learnt, ZHA’s Passionate Company Culture and Committed People and the Exciting New Projects Ahead

A registered architect in both UK and Germany, Klomps is particularly interested in construction methodology and concrete design and has held key roles on several major ZHA cultural projects throughout Europe and internationally, as well as various civic and infrastructure schemes

Bellgave is a Private Residence in Los Angeles Conceived by SAOTA Showcasing the Majestic Form of Architecture and Nature Combined

Bellgave is a Private Residence in Los Angeles Conceived by SAOTA Showcasing the Majestic Form of Architecture and Nature Combined

Situated above Laurel Canyon Boulevard on a cul-de-sac in the Hollywood Hills, the elevated position at the edge of a steep promontory, the site of this jaw dropping residence offers unobstructed panoramic views from downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica

Sweet Dreams Come Naturally at the Town Hall Hotel’s New Jan Hendzel Suites by Fine Wood Craftsman Jan Hendzel to Reveal British Design, Fine Craftsmanship and Sustainable Practices, Discovers Anji Connell

Sweet Dreams Come Naturally at the Town Hall Hotel’s New Jan Hendzel Suites by Fine Wood Craftsman Jan Hendzel to Reveal British Design, Fine Craftsmanship and Sustainable Practices, Discovers Anji Connell

Having earned his grassroots credentials on the capitals, design circuit, fine wood craftsman, Jan Hendzel of Jan Hendzel Studio has partnered with hotelier and design aficionado Loh Lik Peng for his Town Hall Hotel and Apartments in London's Bethnal Green, creating two immersive suites which mark a new and exciting chapter for the Hotel

X+Living Transforms the Global Flagship Store for POPMART in Shanghai into a Trendy Space Where Art, Design and Sculptures are Infused with Trendy Pop Toys to Appeal to Gen Z Clientele

X+Living Transforms the Global Flagship Store for POPMART in Shanghai into a Trendy Space Where Art, Design and Sculptures are Infused with Trendy Pop Toys to Appeal to Gen Z Clientele

As a leading pop culture and entertainment company in China, POPMART has been committed to injecting new creative drive into China's pop toys industry. Joining hands with X+ Living, the design team deconstructed the brand's culture and products to incorporate modern new elements of digital media, creating a flagship store full of futuristic and technological elements

Masataka Hosoo, President and CEO of HOSOO Tells Us How He is Simultaneously Preserving and Reinventing His Family Brand’s Timeless Heritage

Masataka Hosoo, President and CEO of HOSOO Tells Us How He is Simultaneously Preserving and Reinventing His Family Brand’s Timeless Heritage

HOSOO is a Kyoto-based traditional kimono textile maker, bringing Nishijin-ori weaving techniques and textiles to the forefront of the design and fashion scenes worldwide

Abu Gosh is a Cool Café with Authentic Middle Eastern Food Situated in a Petit Two-Story Historic Building of a Former Creative Workshop

Abu Gosh is a Cool Café with Authentic Middle Eastern Food Situated in a Petit Two-Story Historic Building of a Former Creative Workshop

Developed by Armenia based design studio, Studio Shoo, the founder Shushana Khachatrian explains, ”We faced with a difficult task – on the one hand, we had to save the unique atmosphere in the interior of the building, which was obtained when creating the first Abu Gosh in Sivtsev Vrajek alley, and on the other hand, we had to carefully introduce new contact points for our beloved guests”