Guidebook
König Galerie, Berlin: real-life optical illusions with Mona Ardeleanu
König Galerie's main program focuses on interdisciplinary, conceptual, and space-based multi-media forms including painting, printing, photography, sight, sound, and performance art
Protection No Longer Assured at Colección SOLO in Madrid: an analysis on the sublime
In a present marked by disruptive technologies and disinformation, armed conflicts and environmental collapse, Protection No Longer Assured revisit the concept of the sublime
Onde: A Mediterranean Enclave in Florence
Rinascimento and the Sea: Onde, the new restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, embodies the essence of the Mediterranean within a historic Florentine palace
Apotek 57, Copenhagen. No room for chemical-ridden produce in the kitchen
«It is difficult to buy something that is not organic in Copenhagen», states Chiara Barla founder of the eatery located in a Seventeenth-century pharmacy. Milk, yogurt, and eggs are sourced...
Frescoed Angels, Rough Stone, and Tuscan Marble: Two Heritage Buildings Reimagined in Florence
From medieval trade guild associations and 19th-century urban renewals to contemporary design interventions: Hotel Calimala preserves the past and writes a new chapter in Florence’s ongoing story
Schwesterherz, Berlin. Pieces that have been in German or Hollywood based productions
The identity of Schwesterherz is ingrained with femininity. The brand is a means for individuals to give back to the women in their lives, regardless of the relationship
Post-colonialism and historically relevant topics, inside Stevenson Gallery with Sinazo Chiya
«We’ve seen debates about contemporary art and artists in places such as Oceana, South America, and China are increasingly coming to light», connecting the Global South through art
W Rome and Giano: Architectural Layers and Mediterranean Culture
Michelin-starred chef Ciccio Sultano spearheads a culinary fusion that bridges Sicilian traditions with the rich heritage of Roman cuisine at Giano, within W Hotel Rome
Carthusia, Capri. What does the most beautiful place in the world smell like?
Those who land on the island are dazzled by the light and surprised by the orography - but it is the perfumes that get you drunk. Carthusia fragrances encapsulate the...
Antica Osteria Magenes, Gaggiano. Just outside Milan in the town of Barate 80 inhabitants and the ancestors of Pope Francis
A gourmet restaurant hidden in the Parco agricolo sud - the tourism potential of this area and the complexity of creating a system. A neighborhood that could become a district...
The St. Regis Rome and Its Spring: How Rome’s Cultural ‘Piazza’ Keeps Evolving
A steady cycle of renewal involves the urban fabric, the cultural sphere, and the very soul of a hotel that has nurtured the ideal of a radiant city for over...
An Enclosed Oasis in the City of Gardens
In the interplay between nature and architecture, Four Seasons Marrakech captures the spirit of a city long defined by its gardens, water features, and cultural identity
How Belvedere Defines a Greener Spirits Future
At the heart of Belvedere’s new “Off Script” campaign is the Belvedere Organic Vodka, composed of 100% organic rye and pure water drawn from Belvedere’s own artisan wells
Umberta Gnutti Beretta and Edoardo Monti discuss Spazio Almag outside Brescia
«Spazio Almag is a space where we talk about artists, where people can browse a bookshop, a space where they can lock themselves in the video room and watch video...
Italian Artisan: «Italian manufacturers and contractors from the fashion world»
Italian Artisan’s philosophy ‘Made in Italy, Made Easy’ expresses the platform goal to simplify and coordinate the Italian supply chain’s processes: David Clementoni and Olga Iarussi
Atelier Inès Arts & Suites in Naples: craftsmanship, design and energy from the earth
At 138 Via Cristallini, Atelier Inès Arts & Suites combines a craft workshop with an art hotel, a landmark for the neighborhood. Inès Sellami and Vincenzo Oste introduce to the...
Mostyn Gallery, North Wales. Being at the periphery of the art market is a blessing
Llandudno, a seaside town. Lady Augusta Mostyn gave the first donation – in 2010, the gallery reopened its doors after a £5 million refurbishment
Daniel and Sam Kapp represent queer culture at Kapp Kapp Gallery, New York
Daniel and Sam Kapp are conscious about their social privileges. Choosing to show queer art means to support queer people
Gloria Intertwines a Dialogue Between Milan and Paris
This design concept integrates traditional Milanese architecture with French bohemian accents, highlighted by floral designs, vintage chandeliers, and dynamic ceramic pieces
Umamma, San Miniato. A spot purchased online from a website that sold second-hand goods
Giovanni Settesoldi preserves the integrity of culture in the village of San Miniato with the renovation of a 600-year-old property under the superintendence of Fine Arts
Copenhagen Contemporary. Designing art projects in the 7,000-square-foot of the B&W welding hall
In contrast with many art centers and institutions which implemented digital strategies to overcome the challenges imposed by the pandemic, Contemporary remains phisical
A contemporary architecture recognized by UNESCO in 2004 – Casa Luis Barragán, Mexico
The only individual property in Latin America recognised by UNESCO, Barragán’s home, untouched since the architect passed away in 1988, is a site that art connoisseurs and architects explore
The echo of Noucentisme and the profile of a changing Barcelona
Noucentisme broke from Gaudí’s Modernist curves, seeking more structured forms – from a 1920s urban vision to a 2024 revival: how Grand Hotel Central on Via Laietana reflects Barcelona’s ongoing...
Gallery of Photography Ireland, Dublin. Becoming the leading avenue for photography
During the coronavirus pandemic, the gallery published their latest book titled ‘Photo Album of Ireland’. The book invites Canadians of Irish heritage to visit their legacy through photography
CraftMaker, London. Quality over quantity
A space of 1300 square meters, natural light penetrates inside from large windows illuminating the rooms and objects, arranged without a predefined order
Monferrato: ‘Lorto’ Between Local Agriculture and Historic Architecture
In the hilly landscape of Alto Monferrato, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nordelaia combines the enhancement of truffles, hazelnuts, and local wines with the cuisine of LORTO, led...
The Collection Mondrian and Saint Laurent’s relationship with Claude Lalanne – a pop Antithesis
A conversation with Olivier Flaviano, director of the Musée Saint Laurent Paris. He assumed the leadership of this Parisian institution in 2016 and worked for one year with Pierre Bergé
History, Architecture, and Gastronomy in a Transforming Milan
Step inside Ristorante Rubacuori at Château Monfort, a cultural landmark rooted in Milanese Liberty design, where historic architecture intersects with exceptional culinary artistry
Maçka Palas: a Living Tribute to Italian-Turkish Heritage
Embodying the legacy of two civilizations meeting across the Mediterranean: Giulio Mongeri's Art Deco architecture, Ara Guler's photographs, and a hammam-inspired spa
Casa Farsetti: a relational space for city castaways and digital anchorites
A real experience with real people, where human honesty and authenticity are non-negotiable values. Casa Farsetti dusts off a 1700s farmhouse with the spirit of a couple in their 30s...
CØR and VAUST bring Berlin’s roughness to Paris
The creative heart of Paris is home to a brutalist space designed by the Berlin-based studio VAUST dedicated to exploring collectible design and functional art
Alice Guareschi: an action for house lights
The 16 photographs that make up Je m’appelle Olympia were shot right after the live activation of the light choreography in the theatre's empty space
Sine by Di Pinto: Neapolitan heritage, organic materials and cultural humor
After traveling the world, chef Roberto Di Pinto opened his gastrocratic restaurant, Sine. Organic and locally sourced products are used to celebrate his Neapolitan roots – and vocation for art
Adler Historic Guesthouse, Südtirol: Brixen is a big sustainable family
Silvana Messner and the Myar family: how the recent renovation managed to preserve the hotel’s five-century heritage, with a green tower and a rooftop pool
Swans, lindens, and horse chestnuts: nature taking over the streets of Lugano in fall
From Renaissance church Santa Maria degli Angioli to the LAC and MASI contemporary art exhibitions: if you walk around Lugano you can stop to chat with the swans
MEP, Maison Européenne de la Photographie: a space devoted to photography since 1978
MEP Paris shop: experts, researchers, and scholars can find a space dedicated to photography from 1950 to the present day, with a collection of 36,000 references, 4,000 of which published...
Ink Hotel, Tel Aviv. An evolution in the sign of literature
Once you have passed the patio, one enters a large room in which what looks like a typewriter keyboard towers in the background. References to literature are scattered everywhere
In San Giuliano Terme a microclimate invites relaxation of body and spirit
During the Renaissance, the baths were owned by the Medici family and were frequented by many famous artists and intellectuals of the time, including Galileo Galilei
Bosco Sodi’s art foundation in Mexico City – Fundación Casa Wabi
The art foundation established by artist Bosco Sodi encourages a dialogue between contemporary art and the local communities of Puerto Escondido, Mexico City and Tokyo
ABC-ARTE inaugurates ONE OF, a window on Avant-garde art in the city of Milano
The name ONE OF indicates the plurality of experiences: a series of projects connected with the initiatives in Genoa city, according to Antonio Borghese, Director
A modern take on ‘Milan-to-drink’: Broadwine
Few steps away from the bustle of Corso Buenos Aires, BORADWINE is a contemporary osteria. Luca Marcellin and Desiree Brunet redesign an international style experience in Milan
ICA Foundation, Milan: Clash and nostalgia of Chemutai Ng’ok and Riccardo Benassi
ICA Milan: not only artists, but also collectors, industry professionals and enthusiasts contribute to create an environment of research and experimentation
Lorcan O’Neil, Rome: Dualities Suspended – Wired by Sam Taylor-Johnson
Wired by Sam Taylor-Johnson were taken in Joshua Tree National Park in California and explore the precariousness of life among success and the vulnerability of human conditions
Louis Vuitton presents LV Dream: a 160-year-old multisensorial journey of the Maison
Halfway through LV Dream exhibition, there is ‘The World of Vuitton According to Rei’ conceptual room, a homage to Comme des Garçons artistic director, Rei Kawakubo
Fashion B.E.S.T: Cittadellarte‘s project as an application of Michelangelo Pistoletto’s ideas
An effort against eco-unconsciousness since 2009 – the Third Paradise is the third phase of humanity, a balanced connection between artifice and nature to ensure the survival of humankind
Galleria Sozzani, Max Vadukul, The Witness: Climate Change – the planet will survive but humankind will not
«There can be creativity in artistic reportage that tells the truth without manipulation if it is done with feeling and instinct»
