On the occasion of Fuorisalone, from September 5th to 10th, Matrix International presented the extraordinary Arabesk armchair and the new homonymous sofa interpreted by the creativity of Simone Guidarelli …
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Sigmund Freud saw dreams as puzzling enactments of our subconscious that allow our repressed wishes, anxieties and passions to be brought to life. He also recognised in them all the characteristics of fully fledged psychosis, including mania and hallucinations. Nevertheless, he was convinced that dreams have meaning and considered them to be the “royal road to the unconscious” …
The past year has been very challenging for everyone across the world. We have been thrown into new living arrangements and are still dealing with the upheaval the pandemic has inflicted on us. While being isolated during the lockdowns, LA-based artist Lucky Tennyson asked people to give him an insight into their thoughts while he photographed them through their windows – and in doing so, he found out what people are really longing for …
The power sisters Cecilia Havmöller and Susanna Paller show with their grab & go food concept that vegan dishes can be prepared incredibly tasty and definitely have more in them than you think. All under the motto “Healthy, vegan food that everyone can enjoy” – vegan heaven on earth and happy L.A. Feeling for the Food-Scene in Vienna.
14th annual international color awards honors photographer Mathias Kniepeiss, the media production company boxquadrat & make-up artist Jasmin Simak from Austria ..
Escape. Infinite escape. Louis Vuitton continues its emotional adventure with Parfums de Cologne, an unprecedented concept illustrating the perfect alliance between the lightness of a citrusy mist and the depth of flowers …
Although we live in a materialistic world, “things” have a surprisingly bad reputation: they are seen as dead and soulless, and inferior to the organic world of plants, animals and humans in every respect. Anyone devoting themselves too enthusiastically to “things” is quickly suspected of being superficial. You might find that somewhat hypocritical considering we all invest a lot of energy in the quest for beautiful and valuable things, and in order to buy them we have to earn that thing called money…
Felix Muhrhofer is an interior designer and artist working on projects around the world, and for him, terrazzo is more than simply a material. The stones he uses shape his work and turn each piece into a one-of-a-kind article. They also leave a trace of a memory in the finished items that is retrievable with merely a glance …
Taking inspiration from this quote by Hermann Hesse, I want to see every single moment as a new beginning, as the start of a new story with a happy ending. But in tough times – like during a pandemic – I admit that it’s not always easy to maintain this state of constant joyful anticipation …
The circumstances may have been difficult, but chefs and restaurant owners brought us so much joy while we were in lockdown. With fantastic recipes on Instagram, deliveries of our favourite foods and surprise food parcels for doctors at the hospital, they provided immense culinary comfort when we needed it most – the ultimate example of “sharing is caring” …
The future of Moscow’s former power station GES-2 remains full of energy. Star architect Renzo Piano is transforming the complex into a “cultural powerhouse” that is second to none …
KARMIC – Lighthouse
It’s getting hard to see
the fog is rolling deep
But I won’t try to fight
just let it take over me
And once it starts to clear
I will know what is real
and once I see your face
I will follow you my dear
Cause you are my lighthouse
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Fragrances have almost magical powers: Instantly they transport us to other places and other times by creating an immediate connection to our memories and feelings. Bernd Gruber No°-01 is the essence of these unforgettable places. The room scent is permeated with warmth, cosiness and the special feeling of coming home …
I received some incense sticks as a souvenir from our neighbour following a trip to Asia. I was eight years old at the time and they seemed infinitely precious to me. They smelt different to anything I’d encountered up until that point, and soon the whole linen cupboard where they were put smelt the same, enchanting and exotic …
Golden temples that glitter in the sun, Shintō shrines, zen gardens and seeing a geisha – that’s what summarises Japan’s former imperial capital Kyoto. The latest news is that the Ace Hotel group is opening its first location in Japan!
From Highsnobiety, the publication for the culturally connected that sits at the intersection of music, fashion, and style, comes a new book defining modern aspiration and how it differs from its predecessors…
LIfe, Death, Love, Art and Scandal at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont. Shawn Levy’s book is a glittering tribute to Hollywood as seen from inside the walls of its most hallowed hotel…