INSPIRATION FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR AN AESTHETIC AND MEANINGFUL LIFESTYLE
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.
Located in a tranquil riverside neighborhood at the heart of Kyoto, GENJI Kyoto is a contemporary interpretation of Machiya townhouses, marrying traditional concepts with modern amenities. Inspired by the Japanese masterpiece Tale of Genji, the story of which took place in the vicinity, the hotel’s designers took motifs from the novel to create a wabi sabi world of beauty and harmony.
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 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.
In an era where urbanization distances us from nature, Marco Nieri, a bio-researcher and expert in eco-design and habitat health, has dedicated his life to rediscovering the profound connection between humans and the natural world. His work is not just a scientific exploration—it is a mission to reconnect people with the healing potential of nature, blending biophysics, ecology, and ancient wisdom.
It was a simple observation that led Paul Tsalikis to see the hotel industry with new eyes: hotel amenities were  mostly non-branded, poor quality products that didn’t reflect the luxurious surroundings and guest experience of the hotel. For Tsalikis, founder of VANITY GROUP, the question arose: Why don’t exclusive luxury hotels collaborate with equally luxurious designer brands to create an experience that truly complements the ambiance?
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