Iwan Baan is considered one of the most important photographers of architecture and the built environment. In impressive images, he documents the growth of global megacities as well as traditional or informal buildings and the works of well-known contemporary architects, including Rem Koolhaas, Herzog & de Meuron, Kazuyo Sejima and Tatiana Bilbao. From October 2023 to March 2024, the Vitra Design Museum will dedicate the first comprehensive retrospective to the Dutch photographer. The exhibition “Iwan Baan. Moments of Architecture” presents a panorama of early 21st-century architecture in its urban and social contexts, and the people who live in it, with the photographer’s wide-ranging oeuvre…
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Inspired by the digital revolution and in response to an increasing scarcity of resources, Austrian designer and entrepreneur Gregor Pirouzi has developed a new creative concept based on the fair share principle for the textile industry that breaks with linear systems and establishes fair partnerships between the creative industry and its producers…
Travelling always involves planning. A lot of it. Where are we going? What do we want to do? What do we want to see? Where’s best to grab a coffee, snack, lunch, dinner, drinks? There are too many questions for someone who loves to explore and see new places but hates the planning part of it – the endless scrolling through Instagram and TikTok to find the latest hotspots. So, I asked ChatGPT…
For the fifth consecutive year, the digital and physical design platform Isola joins the Dutch Design Week 2023 taking place in Eindhoven (Netherlands) from October 21st to 29th, 2023, and presents two main exhibitions inspired by Isola’s theme of this year, Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens..
Louis Vuitton zelebriert die Kunst des Reisens seit 1854 und bricht in diesem Herbst erneut zu neuen Horizonten auf, mit der Veröffentlichung von drei weiteren Titeln der Fashion Eye Reihe von Fotobüchern: Wien von Stefanie Moshammer, Hongkong von Frank Horvat und Deauville von Omar Victor Diop. Wie bei den vorangegangenen Titeln zeigt jedes Buch ein Land, eine Region, eine Stadt oder einen Ort mit den Augen eines Modefotografen…
Lines, strokes and geometry remain a constant in the joint carpet designs of Ronan Bouroullec & Nani Marquina. Doblecara is the latest of several collaborations between the two designers – with the aim of combining the ancient technique of kilim with the modernity of Bouroullec’s designs.
Thanks to innovative experiments aimed at enhancing its material features and chromatic properties, marble takes on new functionalities, becoming the keystone for reinterpreting contemporary design codes and highlighting the artisanal dimension of today’s production…
Isola, creator of the namesake digital and physical design platform, participates for the second year in a row in the Dubai Design Week which will take place in the Dubai Design District from 7 to 12 November 2023. The Dubai initiative is part of a wider project to introduce the Isola design community to the international audience by participating in the London Design Festival and the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven…
Transformation, accessibility and renovation: Pierattelli Architetture studio interprets the urban regeneration concept by designing new residential units, with green spaces open to the city, on an area disused since 1995…
Louis Vuitton launches the Tambour Moon Flying Tourbillon Kaleidoscope – a limited edition of the highest watchmaking art. The new watch combines the traditional craftsmanship of Cloisonné-Emaille with an artistic reinterpretation of the monogram flower. To bring the extraordinary kaleidoscope to life, Louis Vuitton chose a unique flying tourbillon caliber made entirely at the Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton is proud to present Creating Infinity: Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton that marks the culmination of an unprecedented collaboration with world-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama. Through its pages Creating Infinity invites readers to immerse themselves in the artistic works of the groundbreaking artist and the revolutionary fashion collection she designed, as they journey across the fundamental artistic themes that inspired the collaboration with Louis Vuitton…
From October 13th to November 13th, Gallery at the Albertina ▪ Zetter dedicates a representative overview of the extensive artistic oeuvre spanning six decades to the universal artist Christian Ludwig Attersee…
In the heart of tranquil serenity and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, lies a hidden gem that promises an extraordinary escape from the ordinary – The Wild Hotel in Mykonos. Nestled at the intersection of luxury and nature, this unique haven redefines the concept of hospitality, offering an unparalleled experience that combines opulence with the untamed wilderness. From its stunning architecture to its eco-conscious ethos, The Wild Hotel is a testament to how modern luxury can harmonize with the environment.
Opening to coincide with London Fashion Week, this landmark exhibition will be one of the most wide-ranging surveys of contemporary fashion culture ever staged in the UK. It will offer an unprecedented look at how careers in fashion are forged, and the multitude of opportunities London’s fashion scene offers young creatives.
Autumn in Salzburg holds a fascinating array of colors, activities and experiences. From the golden forests to the city’s cultural treasures, this time of year offers something for everyone. And while you enjoy the splendor of autumn, a unique ambience awaits you at Hotel Goldgasse, enchanting with the famous light fixtures by Barovier&Toso…
From December 2023, the remarkable eco-apart hotel presents itself as a pioneering concept in South Tyrol, setting innovations in the vacation hotel industry in several respects: Through its bold circular architecture and as the first completely energy self-sufficient guesthouse in the Alpine region.
Forming a bond is always a special thing – especially when it involves the hospitality of two boutique hotels in Antwerp. Each boasts its own distinctive atmosphere, but august and Hotel Julien also enjoy a certain symbiosis: the combination of historic Belgian architecture with a contemporary, minimalist feel…
The B.Zero1 jewelry pieces extend the legendary collection as a contemporary reinterpretation of one of Bulgari’s most iconic lines.