The Beauty of Diversity moves in the field of tension between an established understanding of art and its renewal. The exhibition unfolds its persuasive power in the juxtaposition of renowned artists who have always wanted to strain the canon and yet have become canonised, and new discoveries as well as those who irritate viewing habits, swim against the tide, shake the foundations of high culture, break the norm and thus establish the aesthetics of diversity.
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Ten years ago, product design studio 13&9 Design initiated a collaboration between design, science and art for the first time at New York Design Week, with the intention of finding new creative solutions through a holistic, transdisciplinary approach…
Good news for local fauna: The dedication of not-for-profit organization CABI to combatting climate change through inoovative agricultural solutions is reflected in the architecture of its new headquaters in England.
For this sixteenth Monte Carlo Jazz Festival, which will take place from November 9 to December 4 at the Opera Garnier Monte-Carlo, the program will offer eleven dates…
High above Souda Bay, a new sanctuary rises. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa by Block722 blends raw Mediterranean beauty with timeless simplicity, creating a place where architecture becomes a mindful bridge between land, sea, and soul.
After nearly two decades of planning, Zaha Hadid Architects have begun construction of the Centro della Cultura del Mediterraneo, which is more than just a cultural center for Reggio Calabria. It aims to connect people – and to significantly advance the city.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens are not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also home to an architectural showcase: the National Orchid Garden, recently redesigned by Henning Larsen and CPG Consultants Pte Ltd, now serves as a fitting home for over 1,000 species of orchids.
Expo 2025 in Osaka is welcoming its visitors with a structure that is in a class of its own. Architect Sou Fujimoto has designed the Grand Ring for the World Exposition. It is the world’s largest wooden architectural construction, made with glued laminated timber.
Mezza—Maiso excels at building bridges between disciplines. This is demonstrated by the team led by Verena Wohlkönig and Jürgen Hamberger in their interior design projects as well as in the curation of their collectibles. Their approach goes far beyond mere design—they create connections between design, art, architecture, and curatorial concepts. A prime example is their staging of the limited edition Gropius Lounge Chair: a photo series that blurs the line between art and design.
The gaming scene is growing and with it the US video game developer Gearbox. The company recently expanded to Montréal. The Gearbox Studio there was planned by Patriarche – inspired by virtual worlds, but also by the still quite analogue 90s.
From June 17 to 22, 2025, Basel will host the inaugural Africa Basel – Contemporary African Art Fair, providing a long-overdue platform for contemporary African art in one of the world’s leading art cities. The fair aims to bring the diversity and innovation of the African art scene to an international audience.
In Dubai, the capital of the eponymous emirate, also known as the “City of Gold,” the House of Courtyards rises as a monumental structure, bridging the gap between traditional desert architecture and the demands of a modern world.
Erwin Wurm (*1954, Bruck an der Mur) is one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. To mark his 70th birthday, ALBERTINA MODERN is dedicating a comprehensive retrospective to his work. The exhibition features sculptures, drawings, photographs, and videos that highlight the paradoxes and absurdities of our world.
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Le Monde Est à Vous the new Louis Vuitton campaign of the SS25 men’s collection by Pharrell Williams
Louis Vuitton presents the new ‘Le Monde Est à Vous’ campaign for Pharrell Williams’ Spring-Summer 2025 men’s collection. The setting is the Maison de l’UNESCO in Paris, whose impressive ambience already provided the stage for the fashion show in June 2024. The campaign picks up on the impressions staged there and unfolds them into a fascinating visual journey.
WOHA from Singapore knows the innovative architectural standards of its city. With the Pan Pacific Orchard, it has designed a hotel that consists of twice as much green space as buildings.
Africa has firmly established itself as a stage for innovative, diverse, and bold fashion. At the forefront of this movement is Orange Culture, a Nigerian brand that breaks boundaries—both in gender norms and cultural representation. Founded by Adebayo Oke-Lawal, one of Africa’s most prominent designers, Orange Culture embodies the spirit of a burgeoning global luxury fashion industry deeply rooted in cultural heritage.
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