From the authors of the early 1900s to those of the future: modernity which is timeless and contaminated by art and fashion, animates the collections of Matrix International in an “open” story of the culture of industrial design.
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History paired with elegance and an eclectic antique design meets contemporary touches and global elements from Africa and India. The one of a kind hotel Paragon 700 convinces with jaw dropping interior design and exceptional service …
The perfection in the imperfect and unique pieces of jewelry can be found at the label LENA KRIS in the studio in the second district of Vienna. Lena Grabher is a goldsmith and silversmith and tells beautiful stories with her creations …
The objects by artist Anna Riess contain many thoughts. Nature and sustainability, the consequences of our presence on the planet, the role of women and, not least, human vulnerability, fragility and transience accompany her in her work with ceramics, metal and textiles …
A woodland of man-made and native trees has sprung up in Shanghai, named Solar Trees Marketplace, designed by Koichi Takada Architects. It even generates its own solar power.
The stone sculptures from Zimbabwe in South Africa are now among the most important new art forms of this century. Shona sculptures combine tradition with feelings and personal expression.
Fragrancing against climate change, more women’s rights thanks to more eau de toilette, spraying scent for world peace? that may sound a bit optimistic, but actually there are a lot of examples of how even the perfume industry is attempting to help make the world a better place to live.
TOD’S Mosaic focus lays on the initiative to explore the inventiveness linked to the recovery of unused materials, creating a patchwork technique which links together a series of bags which will be presented in the Tod’s flagship boutique on via Montenapoleone in September …
On the occasion of Fuorisalone, from September 5th to 10th, Matrix International presented the extraordinary Arabesk armchair and the new homonymous sofa interpreted by the creativity of Simone Guidarelli …
WIN 5×2 tickets for the photo basel, Switzerland’s first and only art fair dedicated to photography based art …
Terrazza Aperol – the new Aperol bar and restaurant which has opened in the heart of Venice, where a peculiar design concept drive to a new way of experiencing one of the city’s most characteristic rituals: the Italian aperitivo …
The world-famous South African artist Nelson Makamo recently took delivery of a unique Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé – and it’s proving to be one of his most personal canvases yet …
At Fuorisalone in Milan, Pianca& Partners contract hub is making space for the new generations of designers with a setting dedicated to the work of 3 Italian young talents: Giuseppe Arezzi, Maddalena Selvini and Flatwig Studio. It is the first event of the “Emerging lines” format, conceived by the Milanese network to promote the creativity of the future …
Introducing the new, wireless Louis Vuitton Horizon Light Up speaker, an elegant lifestyle companion designed to travel with you.
New York is a city whose DNA comes from all over the world, a fantastic and unique place belonging to America yet not completely American. Such a strong cultural personality deserves a book, and Martine Assouline introduces this grand new title as “a little tribute to the New York I love.”
Sigmund Freud saw dreams as puzzling enactments of our subconscious that allow our repressed wishes, anxieties and passions to be brought to life. He also recognised in them all the characteristics of fully fledged psychosis, including mania and hallucinations. Nevertheless, he was convinced that dreams have meaning and considered them to be the “royal road to the unconscious” …
The Berlin bag label Ucon Acrobatics is celebrating its 20th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than with like-minded people? To mark the occasion, the design- and art-savvy label is cooperating with typography artist Eike König …