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PhMuseum Days 2023, a conversation with Artificial Intelligence through photography
I Don’t Know How to Respond to That: the third edition of PhMuseum uses the medium of photography to reflect on the dialogue between humans and machines, the evolution of...
Village Books and Paper Dreams: a bookstore is a snapshot of the community it serves
«We try to source as much as we can locally»: Village Books and Paper Dreams co-founders talk about local fiscalism and community building in North America
Isola Design, from Milan to London to build an exhibition using waste material
Nothing Happens if Nothing Happens: Isola Design for a circular design approach based on using regenerative resources, reducing carbon dioxide emissions, and repurposing waste materials
POSITIONS Berlin Art Fair and FASHION POSITIONS: what does the German capital do differently?
«Most of the designers here in Berlin work differently than in the other cities» – POSITIONS Art Fair: Berlin has long been a destination for those who seek to explore...
The Levee, Tel Aviv. A recent past and an expanding future under the banner of eclectic design
The Levee is an expression of a future-oriented Tel Aviv, aware of its own history and architectural tradition to be glorified. Ori Arison from Bar Orian Architects recounts the restoration...
Contemporary Cluster, Rome: a fluid space where contemporaneity and tradition merge
The word ‘cluster’ means conceptually approaching and observing dynamics between apparently distant elements that generate circular energy. In conversation with Giacomo Guidi
Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Cologne forte. A collection of gender-neutral fragrances
«Eau de Cologne is a classic olfactive form. The power of classism relies in the simplicity of an expression and minimalism of the form»
The Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris: 788 design objects
The Pipistrello Lamp was designed by Gae Aulenti for the Olivetti showroom in Paris. Still produced by Martinelli Luce, it can be purchased at 107 Rivoli boutique
Nobile 1942: Damask silk from Lorsica and hand-blown glass from Altare
The Rigati collection: ‘Rigati’ means ‘striped’ in Italian, referring to the old striped buildings made of marble and slate typically found in Genoa, where Nobile 1942’s warehouse is located
L’Eau Papier by Diptyque: diluted ink permeating a blank page
Fabrice Pellegrin created L’Eau Papier as he would write a book: sesame in the form of roasted seed extract – this element evokes the scent of ink
The Kosher News: the biggest newsstand in Los Angeles by Erez Da Costa
Community building at The Kosher News: «We believe in second chances. We have always given a chance to our employees, even if they were previous drug addicts or alcoholics» Erez...
VRetreats Cervino: the light side of the Mount Matterhorn
In the Valtournanche, Northern Italy, the Mount Matterhorn shows his hidden sunny side. VRetreats Cervino captures its essence as Paramount Pictures did it in its logo
‘Here sea urchins are stars’: an art collection displays Venetian history at hotel Nolinski
The design duo Lecoadic-Scotto for the restoration of the 1929 liberty-style complex of four buildings that once housed the Chamber of Commerce: Nolinski hotel heads in Venice
Unseen Photo Fair: a ‘round table’ for contemporary photography in Amsterdam
The Gashouder, where the event takes place, was originally designed as a storage tank: Unseen uses the circular shape of the space to avoid distinctions between exhibitors
Berlin Atonal, an ‘underground operation’ of the 80s turned into a music festival
Berlin Atonal started ‘DIY’ in a reaction to popular music of 1980s: a ‘hallucinatory sight program’, presenting pop, punk, new wave, it «was not meant to be digested in a...
Over the Rainbow: cinema, erotic photography, and poetry at Centre Pompidou
After the release of the song Over The Rainbow from Wizard of Oz, ‘a friend of Dorothy's’ became a code name to discuss homosexuality in the 70s at the Centre...
TRS Hotel Ibiza, a geometry of light in the vegetation of the Balearic Islands
Between Sant Antoni de Portmany and Cala Gracio, TRS Ibiza Hotel experiments with personal butler and Signature Level service – the brand's first in Europe is among the 41 Palladium...
Aethos Monterosa: indigenous materials and Tesla charging
Aethos group and the concept of ‘integration’ to transformthe real estate industry«by finding capital to invest in renovation, to bring a new hospitality concept to light»
Intersect, Aspen’s contemporary art fair: the 2023 edition
31 galleries from 27 cities in the Colorado mountains: Intersect Aspen was founded by brothers Tim and Dirk von Gal three years ago
CHART Art Fair, Copenhagen: gender imbalance discussed in the North
New director Julie Quottrup Silbermann on CHART: «We're not bringing galleries in from all over the world. We're bringing galleries in from the Nordics»
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
At EuropArtFair, Amsterdam, artists can retain the total value of their sales
Unrepresented creatives and forging connections in the art market: at EuropArtFair there is no need for artists to be affiliated with galleries to participate
The Franklin, London-Starhotels Collezione. A heritage-listed building in the Knightsbridge district
Located in the area synonymous with the London upper-class, the red-brick residency dating back to the 1840s was transformed in 2016 in a hotel structure: The Franklin, London-Starhotels Collezione
Stamberga, Milan, a ‘concept gallery’ at the crossroads of Western and Asian cultures
From fine art prints of Buddhist monks to teas, honeys and stationaries: a journey through Asia presented by owner and photographer Marco Beretta
Heroines of Sound: microtonality, noise, and drones on an all-female artists’ stage
In ten years, Heroines of Sound has presented over 150 female or non-binary artists, in a dialogue between contemporaneity and ‘heroines’ of the electronic music scene
Anomalia Paris – irregular design interpreting the roughness of the Garden of Eden
Jardin Humanistes was created by French perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour - Anomalia, from the Greek ‘anomalos’, expresses the concept of irregularity in glass bowls produced in ancient French furnaces
Lake Como Design Festival: from Neo-Nomadism to Pliny the Elder’s Naturalis Historia
Curated by Butti, the 5th edition of Lake Como Design Festival offers an updated reading of Roman author and naturalist Pliny the Elder’s encyclopedia
Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam: a historical property protected by UNESCO
From six private buildings facing the Herengracht canal to a private bank, Waldorf Astoria still embodies the history of the municipality of the city of Amsterdam in a five-star hotel
Vocabolo Moscatelli: a former monastery, a spiritual healer
Vocabolo Moscatelli is nestled amid Umbria's forests, providing a shady refuge for travelers as it did in the past for its monks. Hospitality and sustainability here resemble spiritual practices
Periptero: embodying a sense of community in the Bologna city center
The name ‘Periptero’ emerged during one of Domenico Mazzocchetti's journeys to Greece, referring to the kiosks scattered throughout the city, serving as hubs for locals and tourists
CM Málaga – Culture and Museum International Tech Forum: José Antonio Colón
CM Málaga results from the interaction between three parties: FYCMA, the Regional Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, and Diario Sur, the city's leading daily newspaper
Preserving Collective Memory Through Art and Fragrance: BYREDO and Dozie Kanu, Bal d’Afrique
Bal d'Afrique, which was inspired by someone else's memories, was created with the intention of preserving and celebrating diasporic connections
VOLTA Art Fair, the concept of ‘shift’ applied to the arts
In Italian, VOLTA means to turn, to shift. «We chose this word because that’s what we’re trying to do for our artists, gallerists, and collectors. Our tagline is ‘discover, connect...
A holistic cultural experience with Pietro Torrigiani at Todo Modo bookshops
«The name Todo Modo comes from Leonardo Sciascia’s 1974 book, which then inspired Elio Petri’s political movie but also the spiritual exercise of Saint Ignatius of Loyola»
Curated by Saša Bogojev, figurative painting takes center stage at CAN Ibiza
In its second edition, CAN shines a light on contemporary art galleries locally and internationally. It features 37 galleries from 13 countries
ARIA Retreat & SPA – Resort in symbiosis with nature on the Italian-Swiss border
An architectural project with low environmental impact that embraces Lake Lugano in harmony with the natural landscape
Diverse Perspectives at Art Basel 2023: Kabinett, Parcours, Film
Conversations at Art Basel 2023: Care, Collectivity, and Connectivity Explored by Leading Cultural Figures in Panels
Unveiling the Future: Sonar+D Explores the Intersection of Art, Technology, and Innovation
Nurturing Curiosity, Inspiring Innovation, and Addressing the Ethical Implications of Technology in the Creative Realm: Sonar+D's Platform for Present and Future Intersections
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
Located on Stockholm’s Götgatan Street, Press Stop showcases niche publications
Looking to expand its collection of reads, Press Stop is continuing its efforts in remaining to be the last of its kind in serving recondite literary goods
The Waterval brothers – three brothers behind Traders Pop
Nestled in a Maastricht, Traders Pop offers a selection of clothing, art books, and magazines that are otherwise unobtainable in regular mainstream stores
From Manufacturing to Sustainability: The Transformation of the Eco-Friendly COCO-MAT Lofts
Sustainable living in Cape Town: COCO-MAT Lofts were renovated by Lida and Luca Verbeeck in 2017 and has been self-sustaining since inception
In conversation with Kate Sierzputowski on the 10th anniversary of EXPO CHICAGO
Over 25 international curators attended EXPO CHICAGO this year, with new participants from Taiwan, Lithuania, and Mexico
Personal agency or consumerist culture: talking with Hyun Cho at Ramo Gallery, Lake Como
At the intersection of Swiss and Italian art market: research on the role of galleries in nowadays social media-influenced art world
1-54 presents in New York, Sparkling Islands: Another Postcard of the Caribbean
With a multidisciplinary exhibition 1-54 and Caryl Ivrisse Crochemar aim to portray the cultural, ethnic, and artistic diversity of the Caribbean archipelago
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
