Billie Eilish – NOT MY RESPONSIBILITY – a short film

At the opening concert of her US tour in early March, Billie Eilish showed her audience a short film with a spoken-word performance accompanied by music. In the approximately three-and-a-half-minute track entitled “Not My Responsibility”, the American artist deals with the public’s perception and thematization of her body and her style of dress. She has now published the video online …

Dolce & Gabbana: talent and hard work

Dolce & Gabbana – a name that is known worldwide not only to fashionistas. The Italian fashion company has been at the center of the global fashion industry for years and has been inspiring the fashion world for decades. It was founded in 1985 by the fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in Legnano near Milan …

Bloombergs European headquarters: the worlds most sustainable office building?

Michael Bloomberg has launched a bid to dislodge Donald Trump from the White House. But that’s not all. Ever since the construction of his European headquarters, Bloomberg has taken to calling himself the “world’s most ecological developer” …

The Cabinet of Wonder: priceless rarities // Auction House im Kinsky

The auction house im Kinsky is offering a wonderful rare collection of objects from a cabinet of wonder, dating from the gothic period to the 19th century. The significance of these cabinets dates back to the Renaissance …

LIFESTYLEHOTELS THE BOOK, 16th Edition: stylish retreats for inspiring timeouts

Life is picking up speed again. And just like the bright yellow book cover with its dancing lines, the hotel and restaurant industry is also moving again. On 400 pages LIFESTYLEHOTELS shows you “stylish retreats for inspiring timeouts” …

An altar from a 3D printer

Have you ever prayed before an altar that was produced by a 3D printer? Hallelujah, now it’s finally possible in the parish church of St. Laurentius in the Bavarian village of Altmühldorf …

From Sumo Stables to Yuzu Baths

Here we provide a brief insight into the island country’s sporting traditions, ancient rituals and new customs …

Louvre Abu Dhabi: new digital experiences to audiences at home

Louvre Abu Dhabi is adding to its digital offering, providing free access to more content through virtual tours, video, audio and downloadable activities. This development brings Louvre Abu Dhabi’s stories of cultural connections – of its artworks and exhibitions – to audiences around the world, ensuring that the museum remains accessible …

Work of the week: Rudolf Polanszky “Reconstructions, 2005” // Auction House im Kinsky

Rudolf Polanszky has „made it“ – not only the Auction House im Kinsky did sell one of his works for a world record price of 126.000 € (hammer price 100.000 €) in June 2019, but New Yorker Gagosian Gallery dedicated a solo show to him in March 2020 …

Svart, Norway: the world first energy positive hotel

The Svart Resort is the world’s first hotel with a positive energy performance. Stunningly designed by architecture office Snøhetta, the hotel offers a breathtaking view of Norway’s Svartisen glacier. Svart is due to be completed in 2021 …

Bernd Gruber N°01: the essence of beautiful things

Fragrances have almost magical powers: Instantly they transport us to other places and other times by creating an immediate connection to our memories and feelings. Bernd Gruber No°-01 is the essence of these unforgettable places. The room scent is permeated with warmth, cosiness and the special feeling of coming home …

Record-breaker // Auction House im Kinsky

An auction often gives rise to dramatic headlines, with stories of record prices fascinating not just collectors, auctioneers and buyers, but the wider public as well. The im Kinsky auction house currently holds 27 world records, as well as offering a range of prestigious services …

DIVINE FOOD by Die Gestalten Verlag

Israeli and Palestinian people share an outstanding and dynamic cuisine. ‘Divine Food’ is a visually striking collection of recipes from local markets, Arab traditions, the nomadic tribes of the desert, and the hip restaurants of Tel Aviv …

CHASING SUMOS IN JAPAN an essay by Franzobel

Apparently, in Japan you can go and watch sumo wrestlers training then have breakfast with them afterwards. That was something I wanted to experience …

Kikko Bā, Vienna

With the opening of Kikko Bā, the restaurant’s own Kikko sake, which has long been a regular on the menu of the original restaurant, has found a new home in the Fourth District of the city and creative Japanese fusion dishes are whipped up in a tiny kitchen …

Megumi Ito: magical moments

Designer Megumi Ito makes unique light sculptures that illuminate hotels, bars and shops. She grew up in the historic town of Kamakura in Japan, but since completing her studies at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, it’s here that she now lives and works …

Pritzker Architecture Prize 2020: the laureates

Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, co-founders of Grafton Architects, have been named the 2020 laureates of the Pritzker Architecture Prize …

Arctic Bath, Sweden: in arctic waters

Following up on their spectacular tree hotel, Swedish cabin hoteliers Kent and Britta Lindval have landed a new project – the new boutique hotel ‘Arctic Bath’ offers Nordic wellness with the opportunity to bathe in the ice-cold river Lule älv on which it swims …