The New York Hypnotic School is an art movement that emerged in New York in the 1960s and 1970s and is characterised by hypnotic, repetitive and visually captivating works. Although it was never a formal group of artists with a manifesto or fixed members, it united various trends from the visual arts, music and light art under a common aesthetic.
At Voorlinden, Nick Cave (1957) has his first solo museum exhibition with his series The Devil – A Life. The Australian artist is primarily known as a musician but studied visual art in his earlier years. In this series, Cave narrates the life of the devil, from his birth to his death, through seventeen hand-painted ceramic figures. Museum Voorlinden has acquired the entire series.
A generational change in the hotel industry is always an opportunity. The renovation of the Park Hotel Franceschi in Cortina d’Ampezzo was entrusted to the South Tyrolean architecture and design studio NOA. A good choice: the combination of old and new is impressive
Certamente, Venice belongs on the bucket list and probably some of you reading these lines have already strolled through St Mark’s Square, stopped for a Bellini at Harry’s Bar or been to the pavilion show at the Biennale. But what about organising a party in the Serenissima? No? Eureka! We’ve found something. A hotel in a historic palazzo in the sestiere Cannaregio that can be booked for events.
The Mexican fashion label Caravana uniquely blends traditional Maya craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each handcrafted piece reflects the rich culture and history of the Maya while embracing a modern aesthetic.
From pyjamas to ski suit? It’s possible, because a skiing day at Gradonna starts right outside the hotel door. No tedious lugging of equipment, no long journey: the 4-star mountain superior resort is nestled in the heart of nature and just one step away from the slope. You can put your pyjamas back on straight away when you come back and let your gaze wander over the nearby three-thousand metre peaks in the evening.
When Kengo Kuma sets out to realise a contemporary office building, he pushes the boundaries of the imaginable. Kibi Kogen N Square is an avant-garde timber construction that promises an immersive experience.
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The island of the gods sleeps on the slopes of the volcano. The dark jungle and the cool mist of the eternal waterfalls envelop the terraced rice fields, creating dreamlike watercolour paintings that promote the balance between man and nature. The heady scent of yellow frangipani flowers reaches the black beaches with their sweet aroma.
If you want to spell the Alfa Hotel, you might find more suitable words than Andrew, Lucy and Frederick – words that capture the feeling of this special place: A for alpine, L for letting go, F for finesse and A for a time out. All of this reflects in the spa area of the four-star hotel in Serfaus, which recently added an outdoor relaxation pool to provide even more space for relaxation.
The architecture firm LUO Studio has designed a cost-effective, modular timber construction system. The Longfu Life Experience Centre is the prototype and can be scaled down, enlarged or dismantled and relocated as required.
New luxury is the central theme of the upcoming WHITE Milano Edition ‘Diamond’. The event in Milan remains the main event of the year, while international events are also planned to strengthen the brand worldwide and further expand its international clientele.
A trip into nature purifies the soul and lets you breathe deeply, but how about a holiday in the middle of a protected nature reserve? The Serra Nature eco- resort is located in the heart of the Sierra La Calderona, surrounded by cork oaks, thyme and sea air. A location unlike any other in Europe.
It shimmers, shines and glows at the Sportresidenz Zillertal. A glow-up at the Tyrolean Lifestylehotel brings innovations, modernisation and more quality. A rapprochement with the times. A sign of reflection. A spark that ignites:
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.
Culinaria Living reaches for the stars not only because of its elevated position above the Merano region, but also in culinary terms. In the two apartments somewhere between the sea and the Alps, you feel just as much at home as in the Michelin-starred restaurant.
A workplace like a luxury flat: with the new office of the financial company Horsley Bridge Partners, the Huntsman Architectural Group has created a working environment in San Francisco that focusses on work-life integration.
Thebe Magugu is more than a fashion designer—he is a cultural storyteller, a visionary, and a trailblazer for Africa’s fashion scene. At just 30 years old, the South African has stepped onto the global stage, demonstrating how tradition, innovation, and sustainability can harmoniously converge. But what makes his work so exceptional, and why is he considered a beacon of hope for African fashion design?
The Lifestylehotels™ Smart Traveller programme gives you an exclusive opportunity to experience exceptional hotels – at unbeatable prices. Discover how you can immerse yourself in the world of these unique hotels with particularly attractive conditions and what other benefits await you.