Just like the hydrangeas in Olga Wisinger-Florian’s work that went under the hammer in the most recent auction at the im Kinsky, the art market is blooming even in this period of crisis. We cast a glance behind the scenes of the Viennese auction house …
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In this exclusive feature for THE Stylemate, interior style expert, Melissa Pyell, shares her Top 10 European Seating Introductions of 2020 …
Although we live in a materialistic world, “things” have a surprisingly bad reputation: they are seen as dead and soulless, and inferior to the organic world of plants, animals and humans in every respect. Anyone devoting themselves too enthusiastically to “things” is quickly suspected of being superficial. You might find that somewhat hypocritical considering we all invest a lot of energy in the quest for beautiful and valuable things, and in order to buy them we have to earn that thing called money…
Amidst the rocks of the Californian desert, a piece of sky suddenly catches the eye. Surely an illusion? But no, there is simple explanation: an “invisible” mirror house has been built for film producer Chris Hanley in Joshua Tree. It is a house that serves as a stage for an Oscar-winning performance by the surrounding nature …
Snow-covered peaks, the sun on your face, wearing just the right outfit – in the popular Austrian winter resort of Bad Gastein, the right look is also required off the piste …
Featuring dynamic works from the contemporary collage landscape, The Age of Collage Vol. 3 showcases a new crop of creative vanguards advancing the medium’s possibilities, piece by piece, splice by splice …
The history of the Champalimaud family has been tied to this beautiful corner of the world since the 1920s. Here on the Atlantic coast, just a short boat ride from Lisbon, they have created a design hotel that boasts contemporary architectural flair …
Many an adventure await visitors to Seefeld in Tyrol, a town that benefits from plentiful hours of sunshine thanks to its location on an alpine plateau 1,200 metres above sea level. The perfect base for countless activities in the great outdoors? dasMAX, the only lifestyle hotel in Seefeld …
Andrea Brocca – “SENANAYAKE”
Andrea Brocca, the Italian-Sri Lankan fashion designer, who was raised in Dubai, has just released his Central Saint Martins FDM class of 2020 graduate collection …
Hat designer, Jolie Su turns heritage craft into playful, wearable and sustainable art by creating meaningful headgear for the contemporary dreamer who seeks unique, beautiful objects and who is courageous enough to be a little different …
Hospitality Interior Designer and Trend Reporter, Melissa Pyell discovers coastal design anomalies throughout her travels, mixing undiscovered gems with the hottest new interior product releases on the market for an eclectic style …
Play area and social meeting place on top, cultural institution down below: Helsinki’s Amos Rex art museum is an extraordinary building that has scooped up multiple architectural awards …
MORFOSIS, Rome: wearability and inspiration
Rome-based fashion designer Alessandra Cappiello founded her label Morfosis in 2004, influenced by art, and especially her grandmother, painter Anna Grauso …
At the new Maslina Mindful Luxury Resort, laid-back Mediterranean style meets contemporary French influences. The resulting design characterises the whole of the expansive hotel and promises to lift your spirits …