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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
Jogging, Marseille. Giving back to the community in a former butcher’s shop
«When making our choices, we don't think: is it going to sell now, but rather: will it be relevant in the future?». A talk with owners Olivier Amsellem and Charlotte...
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...
OMMU, Athens: A Nomadic Bookstore Bridging Art and Publishing
«There was a scarcity in creative material available in Greece. Our involvement in the scene here urged us to showcase work made in the locale to the individuals living here...
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
The latest developments and trends in contemporary art at Liste Art Fair Basel 2023
Liste Art Fair Basel supports new galleries with a commitment to sustainability. Friends of Liste provides financial support to selected galleries for elaborate presentations
Future Fair in New York City: Rachel Mijares Fick and Rebeca Laliberte
Poised to welcome art practitioners and the public, Future Fair 4th edition establishes itself as an enhancing commercial platform within the broader New York City art ecology
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
Wuguan Books, Taiwan. The illusion of books that appear to be floating
Misfortune cookies and sex toys. Jettisoning the taboos that surround sexual desires Chu Chih Kang describes human nourishment in the darkness of a bookstore
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
Future Library, Oslo. Will books become the next extinct species in a hundred years?
The forest whose tree rings are chapters in a book. How understanding the human traits in nature can help save the environment
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...
Import News, New York. Are we living in an era of content overload?
While print has long been deemed as being 'dead', things could not be further from the truth for independent magazines. Intw Import News' founders Sasha Laing and Ken Miller
Print is not dead – Kelly Clark, BoutiqueMags
The online portal BoutiqueMags falls under the wing of WhiteCirc, now known as an international distributor for niche publications
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...
La Mamounia, Marrakech since 1923: the ancient Arsat Garden
La Mamounia, Marrakech, review: The Arsat gardens and the N’zaha, a picnic ritual where the happy few reunited to eat Tanjia, drink tea and sing Marrakshi songs
Issues, Toronto: a space for peers and like-minded folk in the arts
The Toronto editorial industry is introduced to Issues - Nicola Hamiltons bridge between what is wanted from a commercial standpoint, and what is desired when in the process of creating
Shakespeare and Sons, Berlin. A bookstore burrowed in a post-war building
Named in homage of the Parisian tourist site, Shakespeare and Sons is a reverence to literary goods and a congregation for social exchanges
La Sultana, Marrakech – The Terrace is the Largest Rooftop in the Medina
La Sultana, Marrakech: A Hidden Passage from the Bustling Streets into Another World of Quiet and Fragrance, Winding Past Courtyards and Pools to the City’s most impressive Rooftop
A fair with local roots and an international outlook – Photo Basel
Switzerland’s first international art fair dedicated to photography-based art returns from June 13 to 18. In conversation with Sven Eisenhut, Photo Basel Founding Director
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
Inside The Cowgirl Gallery: How One Woman Built a Cultural Hub in Malmø
A multidisciplinary space combining art exhibitions, live performances, a magazine store, and a café, run by Selma Modéer Wiking with a focus on accessibility, collaboration, and community engagement
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...
From Industrial Roots to Cultural Landmark: The Evolution of Bücherbogen in Berlin
Bücherbogen serves as an intermediary between publishers and customers, ensuring community-building. According to the owner «this interconnectedness and knowledge-sharing is the rewarding aspect of working at the bookstore»
International Magazine Store (IMS), a disseminator of recondite magazines in Antwerp
«My father was heavily involved in the meat and livestock industry» – Mr. Willem pivoting into cultivating creativity through the business of disseminating international magazine titles: IMS Antwerp was born
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...
Fashion Room: International Fashion Magazines & Books in Florence
With branches near the main Florence fair centre and the textile district in Prato, Fashion Room caters for both fashion students and professionals
Artphilein, Lugano. A theatrical display of art publishing
«At a bookshop you can see the final product, not the research and experimentation behind it». In conversation with Curator Giulia Brivio
IGOR Libreria, Bologna. An LGBTQ+ sanctuary in the city of the niche
«In Italy, Bologna stands out for its civic sense. It’s the ideal city for a niche, LGBTQ+-themed bookstore like ours»
Contraste: Matias Perdomo Creates a Theatrical Dining Narrative
When cooking is an inventive laboratory, the dining room at Contraste becomes a theatrical set—somewhere between Uruguay and Italy, within interiors reimagined by Debonademeo Studio
Cohen + Dobernigg Buchhandel, Hamburg: Green Practices Through Bookselling
Alongside their team of staff members, Cohen and Dobernigg have sculpted their bookstore to be a supplier and motivator to the dissemination of literary goods in the area, and in...
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
Athenaeum Boekhandel & Nieuwscentrum, Amsterdam. A palace of printed paper devoted to its independent roots
Glancing at the what seems to be an infinite abyss of books, one feels that Athenaeum Boekhandel holds every title ever published and can expand at will to host even...
MENDO, Amsterdam: From a 2002 Hotel Niche to a 20-Year Literary Landmark
Located within CoffeeConcepts, MENDO offers an intimate space—its mini MENDO—to discover visually striking books covering art, photography, fashion, and beyond
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
Public Records, Brooklyn: vegan food and sound rooms connected by architecture
Shane Davis and Francis Harris met in 2017 and quickly decided to establish Public Records, a place that goes beyond restoration and became part of the community
Tipi Bookshop: a metaphor brought to life in Brussels
'Tipi' from the word ‘Teepee’, a conical-shaped tent used as shelter by Native American individuals. Owner Andrea Copetti explains, "I adopted the name as it fit with what I intended...
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
Leporello, Rome. The process of perfecting bookselling
How can a small bookstore survive under the pressure of online retailers? Owners must develop strategies to slip from the grip of online retailers, offering that which cannot be bought...
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
