In her custom-designed Berlin studio, visual artist Katharina Grosse reflects on a life spent following her own path in painting
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With a soaring wooden spiral that inscribes Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” into the sky, Austria presents a poetic synthesis of architecture, music, and sustainability at Expo 2025 in Osaka. Designed by BWM Designers & Architects in collaboration with facts and fiction, the pavilion is a vibrant invitation to co-create the future – not designed, but composed.
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.
Some places don’t need to be reinvented, just rethought a little. For example, what was once a simple campsite on the edge of Aschau in Chiemgau has been transformed into a stylish, modern chalet village – without losing even a hint of its intimate connection to nature. On the contrary. With the Agrad Chalets, a place of power has been created that blends quietly into its surroundings and is luxurious without saying it out loud.
A spoon gliding through soft egg yolk, a ray of light shining through a window or the tinkling of a glass in the evening: sometimes it’s not the loud sounds but the quiet moments that linger in the memory. The design hotel K5, designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, is located in a historic bank building in the heart of Tokyo’s financial district. In addition to rooms, an entrance area and a pop-up space, it also houses three culinary spots that are not just about eating waffles and drinking sake, but about discovering moments that sparkle without being loud.
Japan is especially worth visiting in 2025: with the Expo in Osaka the country places a strong focus on the future – with themes such as sustainability, innovation, and societal transformation. It’s a great opportunity to (re)discover Japan not just as a technological powerhouse, but as a destination rooted in deep aesthetics and mindfulness.
With his Autumn/Winter 2025/26 Prêt-à-Couture collection, Danny Reinke delivers more than clothing – he crafts a powerful artistic statement. “90 Seconds to Midnight” is a dark, fearless and poetic exploration of society’s tipping points, drawing inspiration from unlikely sources.
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.
From May 9 to June 1, 2025, the city of Graz once again transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity. This year’s Designmonat Graz explores the theme “The New Real”, inviting designers and visitors alike to question and redefine the boundaries between reality and virtuality.
In this powerful talk, Eckhart Tolle invites us on a journey beyond the conditioned personality—to a space where thoughts, past, and future dissolve, and only pure being remains.
From May 7 to October 12, 2025, ALBERTINA MODERN is showcasing Damien Hirst – Drawings, the first comprehensive exhibition of the British artist’s works on paper. A total of 138 pieces are on display, including 120 drawings that offer rare insights into Hirst’s creative process. The show is further enriched by selected sculptures and an interactive drawing machine.
An evening where fashion made history – the 2025 Met Gala celebrated Black elegance, cultural identity, and the finest in bespoke craftsmanship.
Set in the iconic Porthmeor Studios in St Ives, Cornwall, The Genesis Project blurs the boundaries between painting, poetry, and performance. In this deeply personal short film, Californian artist Emma Fineman creates her first fully immersive painting — a sanctuary-like environment that unfolds around her, both physically and emotionally.
A rare delicacy from the far north is making its impressive debut at PURS New Nordic Japanese Cuisine: Head Chef Peter Fridén is showcasing Kalix Löjrom, an exclusive caviar from Sweden, which until now has been scarcely seen in Germany’s fine dining scene — and is turning it into the centerpiece of a unique culinary experience.
A new scientific center is set to be built in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent: the Alisher Navoi International Scientific Research Centre. Developed by the team at Zaha Hadid Architects, the center is named after the poet Alisher Navoi — but what exactly does traditional Shashmaqom music have to do with the architecture of this new institution?
Paris, April 18, 2025 – Louis Vuitton presents its latest women’s campaign featuring House Ambassador Zendaya, who embodies the essence of the 2025 Resort Collection.
Guerreras – The Power of Connection: Three Women, One Land, One Healing
A cinematic portrait of female strength, healing, and a deep connection to nature in Oaxaca
At Sapar Contemporary, Altynai Osmo (Kyrgyzstan) and Aya Shalkar (Kazakhstan) present a joint exhibition that explores femininity, mythology, and identity through the lens of Central Asian heritage.