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Whispers of the Soul Featuring Works by Lawrence Carroll, Giorgio De Chirico, Giorgio Morandi, Cy Twombly, and François Halard, Opened with Grand Flair This Weekend at Villepin

Whispers of the Soul Featuring Works by Lawrence Carroll, Giorgio De Chirico, Giorgio Morandi, Cy Twombly, and François Halard, Opened with Grand Flair This Weekend at Villepin

Whispers of the Soul highlights Australian-born American painter, Lawrence Carroll, in dialogue with works by Giorgio de Chirico, Giorgio Morandi, Cy Twombly, and photographer François Halard. The first presentation of Lawrence Carroll in Hong Kong, Whispers of the Soul is co-curated by Arthur de Villepin and Olivier Kaeppelin, an art critic and curator who served as Artistic Director of the Busan Biennale 2014 and was formerly Director of the Maeght Foundation. With the support of the artist’s wife, Lucy Jones Carroll, this exhibition serves as a tribute that transcends temporal, spatial, and aesthetic boundaries, and tells the story of the indelible mark the artist left on the world of contemporary art

Kurimanzutto is Pleased to Announce Reverence in Blue, the Inaugural New York Solo Exhibition by Acclaimed Mexican-American Artist Roberto Gil De Montes

Kurimanzutto is Pleased to Announce Reverence in Blue, the Inaugural New York Solo Exhibition by Acclaimed Mexican-American Artist Roberto Gil De Montes

This showcase of surrealism-infused paintings explores themes of belonging and perception, drawing from a rich tapestry of pre-Columbian and Huichol iconography, everyday life experiences, and contemporary art references

Nilufar Presents “Gabriella Crespi” - An Exhibition Celebrating the Italian Design Luminary, Running Until January 25th, 2024 at Nilufar Via Della Spiga in Milan

Nilufar Presents “Gabriella Crespi” - An Exhibition Celebrating the Italian Design Luminary, Running Until January 25th, 2024 at Nilufar Via Della Spiga in Milan

This exhibition offers an immersive journey into the world of Gabriella Crespi, whose creative brilliance has indelibly shaped the design landscape

Digital Artist and Designer, Andrés Reisinger Presents His First Book Ever - ‘Unclassifiable’

Digital Artist and Designer, Andrés Reisinger Presents His First Book Ever - ‘Unclassifiable’

Unclassifiable is a collectible item offering an intimate view of the artist’s creative practice

ARC'TERYX’s Flagship Store in Beijing Conceived by Still Young Pays Homage to Vancouver’s Cultural Context

ARC'TERYX’s Flagship Store in Beijing Conceived by Still Young Pays Homage to Vancouver’s Cultural Context

Boasting a global presence, with stores strategically located in premier urban business districts worldwide and ensuring a high-spec, immersive experience that aligns with consumer expectations, ARC'TERYX is the industry's foremost leader. Infused with the essence of Vancouver's forested and mountainous landscapes and contemporary aesthetics, the brand is poised to make its mark in Beijing’s iconic Sanlitun business district. This move, which targets the luxury consumer market, will spark a resurgence in outdoor sports.

In Celebration of Saint-Louis’s Recent Apollo Tea Launch, the Architecture and Design Community Were Invited for an Exquisite Evening of Crystals, Tea and Cocktails

In Celebration of Saint-Louis’s Recent Apollo Tea Launch, the Architecture and Design Community Were Invited for an Exquisite Evening of Crystals, Tea and Cocktails

Unrivalled as a fine crystal brand, Saint-Louis possess great talent inherited from history, paired with creative fantasy inspired by current trends. Following their great success with their wine and cocktail glass selections, they recently launched the Apollo collection to fully embrace the art of tea

The 36.5°C Series by X-ZOO are Sculptural Pieces of Art Furniture that Bring Warmth into Your Life and Your Spaces

The 36.5°C Series by X-ZOO are Sculptural Pieces of Art Furniture that Bring Warmth into Your Life and Your Spaces

Inspired by the body temperature of thermostatic animals, be enveloped by the embrace of these chairs

Camp Roig 31 is a Unique Townhouse in the Heart of Alaró, Meticulously Designed and Renovated by Durietz Design & Development

Camp Roig 31 is a Unique Townhouse in the Heart of Alaró, Meticulously Designed and Renovated by Durietz Design & Development

Camp Roig 31 is a 7,000 square feet townhouse with a sun-bathed 5000 square feet courtyard overlooking the Alaró twin peaks and surroundings. Built in 1910, the house, originally used as a halfway house for crops and meat from a large possession outside the town, has now been restored and upgraded into a modern big family residence with all the luxuries one could expect

Block722’s Crafted Residence Viglostasi’s Distinctive Character by Cleverly Drawing on the Typology of Small Aegean Villages

Block722’s Crafted Residence Viglostasi’s Distinctive Character by Cleverly Drawing on the Typology of Small Aegean Villages

This single, private holiday home, nestled in its secluded, natural site of the Cycladic Island of Syros has been inspired by the minimalist constellations of low volumes, often found sprawled on hillsides, looking out towards the sea

ARCHSTUDIO Has Weaved an Essential Exhibition Center into Sanxia Tea Town and the Stunning Landscape Surrounds

ARCHSTUDIO Has Weaved an Essential Exhibition Center into Sanxia Tea Town and the Stunning Landscape Surrounds

In Dengcun, China, the resort unfolds as a cluster of fragmented volumes

This Blossoming Casa in Portugal, Casa “Pátios De Pétalas” was Created by Sandra Micaela Casinha Atelier

This Blossoming Casa in Portugal, Casa “Pátios De Pétalas” was Created by Sandra Micaela Casinha Atelier

Shaped with the gentle curves of a flower, this unique single-family dwelling draws inspiration from the surrounding natural environment and establishes a metaphorical connection with blossoming petals

This House in Torreira Conceived by NU.MA Architects Boasts Spectacular Views of the Aveiro While Successfully Integrating the Client’s Needs for Storage and as a Holiday Home

This House in Torreira Conceived by NU.MA Architects Boasts Spectacular Views of the Aveiro While Successfully Integrating the Client’s Needs for Storage and as a Holiday Home

Spanning over 5,000 square feet, this two-storey house ensures a splendid integration of the indoors and outdoors

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As a Speaker for BODW 2023, We Speak with WASHI Jeans’ Founder, Hiro Yoshikawa about How His Upbringing Spurred His Relationship, Discoveries and Evolution with Denim

As a Speaker for BODW 2023, We Speak with WASHI Jeans’ Founder, Hiro Yoshikawa about How His Upbringing Spurred His Relationship, Discoveries and Evolution with Denim

“From what I saw – the mountains, the moon, the trees, the lake, the water, the clouds, the sky, the changing colors of the four seasons in Japan – from the snow white in winter and Sakura pink in spring to the blue in summer and red in autumn, they all originate from nature…”

We Speak With Two Gentlemen Behind Garde Hvalsøe, Founder Søren Hvalsøe Garde and CEO Søren Lundh Aagaard on Their Timeless Brand

We Speak With Two Gentlemen Behind Garde Hvalsøe, Founder Søren Hvalsøe Garde and CEO Søren Lundh Aagaard on Their Timeless Brand

Every Garde Hvalsøe design lives and breathes for uncompromising quality and sublime craftsmanship, where customers can witness their dreams turned into exclusive reality in Denmark and around the world

Multi-Hyphenate Designer Christine Jacobs is Making Her Mark on the Design World, Figuratively and Literally… Her Solo Show, Enfold, Runs From October 26th to Mid November 2023

Multi-Hyphenate Designer Christine Jacobs is Making Her Mark on the Design World, Figuratively and Literally… Her Solo Show, Enfold, Runs From October 26th to Mid November 2023

An idyllic childhood nurtured in nature on her family's six-generation wool farm in the Free State formed and inspired Christine Jacob’s love of the landscape and a strong desire to create and recreate

DA INTEGRATING LIMITED’s Founder and Chief Designer, Chinman Ngai, is an Advocate that Less is More, and Succinctly Interprets His Philosophy into His Firm’s Many Art-Centric Projects

DA INTEGRATING LIMITED’s Founder and Chief Designer, Chinman Ngai, is an Advocate that Less is More, and Succinctly Interprets His Philosophy into His Firm’s Many Art-Centric Projects

After graduating from the University of Arts London, Chinman Ngai founded his own design firm, DA Integrating, committed to the research of minimalist pragmatism and art spaces. By introducing light and nature, they create comfortable, evolving and eternal spaces

BELLUSTAR Tokyo is the Coming Together of the Honest Design of Keiji Ashizawa Design and the Soft Minimalism of Norm Architects

BELLUSTAR Tokyo is the Coming Together of the Honest Design of Keiji Ashizawa Design and the Soft Minimalism of Norm Architects

The 5-room luxury penthouse at the new BELLUSTAR Tokyo - A Pan Pacific Hotel at the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower - is the coming together of two unique architecture studios and their philosophies

The Redesign of Hotel Il Palazzo (Japan’s First Design Hotel) Intelligently Conceived by Shigeru Uchida and Italian Architect Aldo Rossi, Makes Its Grand Debut

The Redesign of Hotel Il Palazzo (Japan’s First Design Hotel) Intelligently Conceived by Shigeru Uchida and Italian Architect Aldo Rossi, Makes Its Grand Debut

After 34 years, the redesign, which took approximately two years, is finally complete

Ren Ito Renovates an Architectural Gem that is Casa Kala in Portugal

Ren Ito Renovates an Architectural Gem that is Casa Kala in Portugal

The existing house was designed by prominent Portuguese architect, Januário Godinho but after many years of wear and tear, Ren Ito was called in to breathe new life into the space

Those on the Hunt for a Unique Experience Will Have to Stay at Babylonstoren Wine Farm, Advises Global Jetsetter, Anji Connell

Those on the Hunt for a Unique Experience Will Have to Stay at Babylonstoren Wine Farm, Advises Global Jetsetter, Anji Connell

Even a short stint in this spectacular locale will work wonders for your soul. A place that will steal your heart, Babylonstoren is a taste of paradise in the heart of South Africa’s WineLands

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Blackstone Apartments in Hangzhou Depict Home Like an Art Gallery

Blackstone Apartments in Hangzhou Depict Home Like an Art Gallery

The apartments considerately conceived by Water Team Design adhere to the belief that the essence of space is for people to use, thus function must follow the individual needs of the owner

The Business of Design Week 2023 Announces Visionaries Converging in Hong Kong with a Tightened Connection with the Greater Bay Area

The Business of Design Week 2023 Announces Visionaries Converging in Hong Kong with a Tightened Connection with the Greater Bay Area

Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), Business of Design Week (BODW), Asia’s premier annual event on design, innovation, and brands will be returning with a stronger than ever lineup from 27 November to 2 December. Themed ‘Game Changers’, BODW 2023 empowers audiences to set ambitious goals and drive innovation, contributing to sustainable businesses and communities

Creative Reality Studio Pesca Opens Its New Space in the Heart of the Milanese District Paolo Sarpi, with a Project Signed by Set Designer, Stylist and Interior Architect Greta Cevenini

Creative Reality Studio Pesca Opens Its New Space in the Heart of the Milanese District Paolo Sarpi, with a Project Signed by Set Designer, Stylist and Interior Architect Greta Cevenini

Founded in 2020 by Benedetta Gambino, Studio Pesca is composed of numerous talents that include art direction, content production, graphic design, social media, web development, editorial projects and events, and collaborates with brands of various nature in the food & beverage, fashion, design and luxury sectors

The Aranya Jin-Sheng-Long Restaurant Designed by Studio NOR is Defined by 11 Walls

The Aranya Jin-Sheng-Long Restaurant Designed by Studio NOR is Defined by 11 Walls

For Studio NOR, finding a solution to deal with the many shear walls of the project site became the key of their design process. They were inspired from Jin-Sheng-Long’s history and wanted to recreate the market’s intricate and meandering spatial experience

AD ARCHITECTURE Has Breathed New Life into the Retail Experience of TRONGYEE With a Strategic Upgrade of Their Brand Image and Artistic Experiential Scenes in Shantou

AD ARCHITECTURE Has Breathed New Life into the Retail Experience of TRONGYEE With a Strategic Upgrade of Their Brand Image and Artistic Experiential Scenes in Shantou

This outstanding commercial space has motivated the brand and design team to reinforce each other for win-win results, perfectly demonstrating the cooperation between AD ARCHITECTURE and TRONGYEE_FASHIONS

PAD London is a Pulsating Hub for 20th-Century and Contemporary Design and Collectable Jewellery, Design Aficionado, Anji Connell Attends the 2023 Show and Reveals All Her Findings

PAD London is a Pulsating Hub for 20th-Century and Contemporary Design and Collectable Jewellery, Design Aficionado, Anji Connell Attends the 2023 Show and Reveals All Her Findings

October is a big month in London's design scene. Curators, collectors and art enthusiasts descend on the city for Frieze and PAD London (which took place from October 10th-15th) - the capital's leading fair for 20th-century and contemporary design and collectable jewellery. Founder Patrick Perrin has cultivated PAD London into a sanctuary of creativity and innovation and a celebration of art design. Its 15th edition in 2023 reaffirmed its pivotal role in the design world

Foolscap Studio Reimagines the Classic Dermatology Clinic as a Luxurious, Hotel-Inspired Wellness Experience for ODE Dermatology in Melbourne

Foolscap Studio Reimagines the Classic Dermatology Clinic as a Luxurious, Hotel-Inspired Wellness Experience for ODE Dermatology in Melbourne

Traditional dermatology can feel rather clinical. Establishing her very first independent clinic, medical dermatologist, Dr Shyamalar Gunatheesan teamed up with Foolscap Studio to create ODE - a destination which draws on the tenets of high-end hospitality to offer a holistic wellness experience

The Digital Art Fair Announces an Expanded and More Ambitious Programme for its 2023 Asia Edition in Hong Kong Running from 19th-23rd October

The Digital Art Fair Announces an Expanded and More Ambitious Programme for its 2023 Asia Edition in Hong Kong Running from 19th-23rd October

Taking place from in a new venue, The Kunsthalle at 6/F of K11 MUSEA, the Digital Art Fair Asia Edition sees the return of all the fair’s special zones; Prestige, Immersive, Pioneer, Virtual and Inspire, each carefully curated to enhance the fair’s presentation of innovative digital fine art from around the world

Villa S is a Warm Haven Away from the Hustle and Bustle of Saint Tropez, Entrusted to Curator Jessica Berguig

Villa S is a Warm Haven Away from the Hustle and Bustle of Saint Tropez, Entrusted to Curator Jessica Berguig

Gallery owner and curator Jessica Berguig has spearheaded the artistic direction of this welcoming residence with monumental works of art, sophisticated furniture and handcrafted objects

Serena Confalonieri’s Design of “A Woven Story” for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Will Be on Show at the Salvioni Milano Durini Showroom in Milan, Until November 4th, 2023

Serena Confalonieri’s Design of “A Woven Story” for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Will Be on Show at the Salvioni Milano Durini Showroom in Milan, Until November 4th, 2023

Serena Confalonieri’s site-specific installation for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, shows the most iconic pieces of the brand, and pays homage to one of the company's most characteristic processes: the Vienna straw weaving. This timeless motif, which characterises the entire production of the brand, gives the exhibition its title, "A Woven Story"

Lévy Gorvy Dayan & Wei Present Chinese Artist Tang Yongxiang's Debut Solo Exhibition in Hong Kong, Titled Color

Lévy Gorvy Dayan & Wei Present Chinese Artist Tang Yongxiang's Debut Solo Exhibition in Hong Kong, Titled Color

From October 5–December 2, 2023, Lévy Gorvy Dayan & Wei will debut the solo exhibition of Tang Yongxiang in Hong Kong with 12 new canvases in oil, representing the pinnacle of Tang's practice over the past decade

Lévy Gorvy Dayan Presents an Homage to the French Master Pierre Soulages with a Career Retrospective, “From Midnight to Twilight”

Lévy Gorvy Dayan Presents an Homage to the French Master Pierre Soulages with a Career Retrospective, “From Midnight to Twilight”

From Midnight to Twilight, running until November 4th, 2023 at Lévy Gorvy Dayan has been dedicated with love to Colette Soulage. This retrospective honours the lasting influence of the esteemed French master just before the one-year anniversary of his passing

We Speak in Depth with Space Copenhagen’s Co-Founders, Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou on Their Vision, Approach and Future

We Speak in Depth with Space Copenhagen’s Co-Founders, Signe Bindslev Henriksen and Peter Bundgaard Rützou on Their Vision, Approach and Future

Established in 2005, Space Copenhagen is a design studio that works across multiple disciplines from interior design for private homes, hotels and restaurants all over the world to art installations and art direction, furniture, lighting and refined objects

Mimco’s New Chadstone Flagship Store by Studio Doherty Marks a New Era for the Iconic Australian Brand

Mimco’s New Chadstone Flagship Store by Studio Doherty Marks a New Era for the Iconic Australian Brand

The stripped back palette, bold architectural curves, intricate detailing, and layered materiality coalesce into a retail space that pays homage to the brand’s heritage and evolution

Vanke Joy Hill Designed by MDO Embraces All of Lingnan’s Culture and Architecture

Vanke Joy Hill Designed by MDO Embraces All of Lingnan’s Culture and Architecture

In this project, MDO wanted to create a ceremonial community lounge that could trigger emotional resonance

House of Remembrance is a Contemporary Interpretation of the Traditional Chinese Siheyuan in Singapore, Surrounding a Central Open-Air Courtyard for a Family of Adults

House of Remembrance is a Contemporary Interpretation of the Traditional Chinese Siheyuan in Singapore, Surrounding a Central Open-Air Courtyard for a Family of Adults

In this project, Neri&Hu focused on communal living and collective memory, exploring how these concepts can be expressed spatially through architecture

Out of Sight Outlining Interpretations and Expressions of the Intangible and Elusive Matter of Spirituality Will Run Until 4th November, 2023 at Rossi & Rossi

Out of Sight Outlining Interpretations and Expressions of the Intangible and Elusive Matter of Spirituality Will Run Until 4th November, 2023 at Rossi & Rossi

The lineup of artists include Billy Apple, Siah Armajani, Janine Antoni, Fereydoun Ave, Konstantin Bessmertny, Matthew Brandt, Szelit Cheung, Gade, Abbas Kiarostami, Amal Lin, Norste, Shubigi Rao, Nicole Wong and Tom Wudl