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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Robert Comploj is a master of glass art. He learned the craft of glassblowing from the glass masters of Murano. Each of his glass objects, which can be purchased in the GLASHÜTTE COMPLOJ studio in Vienna, is a handmade unique piece …
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…
Delvaux – the oldest luxury leather goods house in the world –
opens a new Parisian boutique, its fourth in the French capital. The store is situated in Rue Saint Honoré , one of the most famous streets for luxury retail. Designed by Milan-based architectural studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, La Maison’s new space is an evocative combination of design pieces adorned with prestigious luxury touches: bringing a new harmony of shades and styles …
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Artist Martin Grandits is known as the “King of Irony”, and gives things like food, logos and beer garden benches a whole new meaning. We talk to him about value and being valued in life and in art.
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 …
The new showpiece unveiled by Swatch is not a watch, but office architecture at its finest. To create the reptilian curves of the new Swatch headquarters in Biel, star architect Shigeru Ban has built one of the world’s largest timber-framed constructions …
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 …
Why would you call a boutique ROMA when it’s located in the centre of Zurich? Because ROMA isn’t referring to the Italian capital; it stands for Research of Mastermind Artists, meaning the search for unique avantgarde designer brands from all over the world.
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 …
THE Stylemate Magazine commissioned emerging artist Alessandro Painsi to create the cover for the new summer issue 2020 – “nobody believed it – faith” …
Furnishing and objects from around the world, collected over the years, are the strong points of an interior design that enhances them in a contemporary key …
From old master’s paintings, antiques and design objects to contemporary art: the im Kinsky summer auction is offering highlights for every taste …
Batman, gangsters, Gotham City. Skyscrapers, millionaires and glamour. The images evoked by the Rose Hill tower designed by CetraRuddy for the Rockefeller Group are truly impressive. The building is also an exquisite revival of Manhattan’s art deco architecture …
A showcase of 21st century wellness, from the protagonists linking ancient treatments with contemporary innovations to the spaces in which they practice …
The Italian architecture Studio Vudafieri-Saverino Partners has designed the interiors for SKP Malls in Beijing and Xian. Over 6000 square metres of fashion, interpreted in the name of style, functionality and flexibility …
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” …