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The shape of a trace

A STUDY 002 by New Works and Wilma Nawara

For Wilma Nawara, a ceramic artist from the Netherlands, her trace is imprinted through her hands, her material experimentation and the raw tracks of nature on her pieces.

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Santa & Cole

The Special Edition

The Santa & Cole Gallery in Mexico City marks another step in its mission to build cultural bridges between cities through artistic exchange.

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Culebra by Gabriel Escámez

A Mediterranean Reverie

By taking the vernacular into another territory, reframing it from a more evocative lens, the designs in Culebra stand as a poetic metaphor for the Mediterranean’s fluid and layered identity.

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Rebeca Cors

When Art Is Also a Refuge

Rebeca Cors is an artist who listens to materials, who’s unafraid to blend emotion with reason, and function with contemplation.

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Public Records

A Home for the Like-Minded

A true rendition of the way they understand design is the vision and the process of building the Public Records campus.

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Openhouse & FRAMA at Soho News International

The Transformative Power of the Senses

Paying homage to this often overlooked transformative power of the senses, Openhouse and FRAMA present a joint installation at Soho News International in the form of a contemplative window display.

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Hello Human & Lyle Gallery

OUTSIDE/IN: Where Outsiders Become Insiders

OUTSIDE/IN is not just an exhibition; it’s a conversation about access, visibility, and cultural belonging in design.

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Yosigo

Fading Echoes of Smoke over Tokio Sky

Every step he has taken—whether one that fills him with pride or one he would rather not remember—seems to have led him, in an inexplicable way, to this very moment.

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The Art of Tenderness

Miriam Dema at BETA Contemporary

BETA started 2019 in Berlin as a creative project by two friends that evolved into a contemporary art gallery in the heart of Barcelona.

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Casa Nereta

Visions of the Mediterranean

Within Ponç’s cosmic universe, Casa Nereta rises like a beacon of inspiration, projecting his art to reach new generations.

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FRAMA

Carving space through scent

Through Sculpture Garden, the tactile experience of washing one’s hands brings to mind the touch of materials like chalk, stone, and clay that build monumental structures from humble beginnings.

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Berta Blanca T. Ivanow

The Skin That Wears Time

In Berta Blanca’s sculptural garden, in perpetual mutation, something endures, slipping free from the passage of time.

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Arclinea 100th Anniversary

A Kitchen Becomes Home

After a hundred years, Arclinea still invites us in—not just to cook, but to live. To gather. To remember. And to build something worthy of passing on.

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Coqui Coqui

The red thread of Yucatán

Coqui Coqui is perfume, flavor, textile, wellness, and residence—all under the same denominator: craftsmanship.

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Editor’s Letter

The Secret in Their Eyes

The corner of my eye moves away from these lines, distancing itself from the paper and the edition you hold in your hands.

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The perfect setting for a timeless tradition

Recently, News&Coffee announced a second location in London, nestled within PaperHouse, paying a true homage to the newsstand tradition.

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Memoria de Lápiz

Every Life Leaves a Trace

With Memoria de Lápiz at Galería Santa & Cole + Díez Company, Enrique Barro delves into each of the pencil tips that, chapter by chapter, sketch the story of our lives.

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Posidonia

The raw beauty of becoming

Nature, rawness and tranquility represent the ceramist’s core values, collectively constituting the essence of Posidonia, a brand born from the beautiful paths that life unexpectedly reveals.

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PENUMBRA

Beyond the blinding spotlight

In this place, where darkness is not absolute and the gaze slowly adjusts its perception, an infinite play of subtleties is revealed.

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Atelier Citrina

A Mindful Printmaking Practice

Atelier Citrina is an artist-run non-toxic print-making studio and publishing house, blending the beauty of analogue processes with sustainable practice.

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Space of Time Gallery

Rhythm of time

The first artist on Space of Time’s roster, Filipa Tojal, had collected fallen apricots from the surrounding fields, inspiring a series of paintings.

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SOMMAIRE

Sometimes functional, sometimes playful

SOMMAIRE brings together in Paris a collection made by various artists with diverse influences and entirely unique visions.

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A Tavola

Meals and moments in temporal spaces

Inaugurated in April 2024 in Milan during Salone del Mobile, A Tavola took place at Paradiso Bar among friends.

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Soho News International

The New Generation of Magazine Lovers

Soho News International has grown a lot since its opening in 2006, in the same way as our consumption as a society.

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Jean-Guillaume Mathiaut

THE LIFE OF TREES

Jean-Guillaume Mathiaut, French sculptor and designer, loves and respects the forest. Over the years, he has developed a quasi-symbiotic relationship with that of Fontainebleau.

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Ruby Atelier

A curated selection of original vintage pieces and contemporary fine art

Ruby Atelier, a gallery specialising in original vintage furniture, unique objects, and contemporary fine art, invites you to their unique soulful space.

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Introducing Issue Nº22

Turning Life into a Work of Art

I hope the pages of this issue resonate with you like good stories do, whether in the form of cinema, theater, or literature.

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To Build an Island

This project juxtaposes images of Fannette and Treasure Islands, exploring themes of isolation, construction, and deconstruction.

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Chillida Collection

The space between hands

Nanimarquina found its inspiration for the new collection, which pays homage to the sculptor on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

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George Rouy: The Body in Space

Elements of realism dissolve into areas of abstraction, the canvas is host to chaos of different meanings and a multiplicity of associations.

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Galerie Half

The Art of Composition

Galerie Half is far more than a storefront. It is a design haven that specializes in the collecting and restoring of individual antiquities.

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Nicolas Lefebvre

Beauty in the Unlikely

Nicolas Lefebvre's art assembles found objects into unique sculptures, reflecting cultural roots and shared memory.

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PATRICK VAN RIEMSDIJK

A Zen way of living and creating

Patrick Van Riemsdijk finds inspiration and peace in solitude, creating unique art that conveys tranquility.

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Valentin Loellmann

Building Utopia

Valentin revitalizes his studio, expressing his precise approach and sensitivity, shaping a vibrant creative community.

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3 Days of Design 2024

We are thrilled to be part of 3 Days of Design this year, where we will be curating a couple of exhibitions and events.

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Joselu Montojo

The serene depiction of feminine complexity

Joselu Montojo's art reflects his evolution, blending personal experiences, textures, and Mediterranean influences in serene femininity.

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Order, play and chaos

The Live Editorial of Charlotte Taylor at Side Gallery

This is the first 'live editorial' by Openhouse. An installation by Charlotte Taylor that reinterprets what we call home in an imposing setting: Side Gallery.

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Bijoy Jain & Studio Mumbai

Le souffle de l’architecte

Bijoy Jain has created an exclusive exhibition, Le souffle de l’architecte, at the Fondation Cartier, portraying time, space and silence.

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Introducing Issue Nº21

In Praise of Folly

In his essay “Praise of Folly”, first printed in 1511, Erasmus of Rotterdam likened madness to the dawn of a new day, when warmth follows the chill of winter; to spring, when everything takes on a fresh visage, a new hue, and is once again imbued with youth.

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News & Coffee amidst the hustle and bustle

Transitioning to Barcelona, a city renowned for its distinct neighborhoods and their unique identities, the concept of newsstands is brought to life with News & Coffee.

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The Rudolph Tegner Museum

In covenant with my soul

Almost hidden in the solitude of undulating fields wrapped in deep purple heather, the Rudolph Tegner Museum breaks the otherwise idyllic surroundings seemingly like an impenetrable closed concrete monolith

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Eleanor Herbosch

Creating from the origins

Understanding her passion and the value of her distinctive artistic expression, Eleanor Herbosch chose to embrace the pureness of it.

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The Object and Its Man

Exhibition by Ewelina Makosa and Jan Garncareck

In their joint exhibition, Ewelina Mąkosa presents abstract oil paintings, multimedia works and installations, while Jan Garncarek exhibits artisanal lamps, tables and censers.

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The Life we’ve Shared

20th edition anniversary

With the aim of delving into the concept of shared life, we made an intervention into Side Gallery by the hands of Charlotte Taylor, who designed one life-shared-home where the visitors might reflect into public and private space

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Estudio Iturbide

A tower for looking inward

Graciela, a famous Mexican photographer who recently held an exhibition at the Cartier Foundation. Mauricio is an iconic Mexican architect, and Manuel is a well-known sound artist.

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Lucas & Tyra Morten

The Most Beautiful Flowers Bloom for the Shortest Time

From their atelier in Varberg, on the west coast of Sweden, Lucas and Tyra Morten work in tandem to produce hand-made, limited edition objects.

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Marcos Palazzi

Portraits of Life

Entering Marcos Palazzi’s studio is, in a way, like entering his home. This Catalan artist, whose greatest virtue is humility, turns everyday things into art.

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Gaston Eysselinck

The reasonable expectations (and reciprocating joys) of a vulnerable house: If you listen

In the decade since it “suddenly” became their house and their project, the Gaston Eysselinck house has revealed the character they noticed on the first day.

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Santa & Cole

A dialogue between Sílvia Martínez Palou and Català-Roca

In the exhibition 'Retículas (6 arquetipos)', that can be visited until mid-november in Santa & Cole Gallery, Sílvia Martínez Palou coexists with the portraits that Català-Roca took of the most iconic buildings of Barcelona.

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Casa Soleto

Shaping life through architecture

The path to transform the old frame into Casa Soleto was far from straightforward as they faced the twists and turns of the house's natural state.

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The long-lasting relationship with one’s landscape

As a child, I savored the mountains and meadows of my Basque Country. Many of my memories are with my aunt, my sister, and my cousins, as we explored small villages or walked along the cliffside routes that border our coast.

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Paul Bik

The most personal form of art

Art has always been present in Paul Bik's life, one way or another. However, it has now become an integral part of his reality.

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Japan by César Béjar

In search of the anachronism in the image

An example of how architecture and photography complement each other is demonstrated with César’s work.

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Louisiana Museum

A capsule of modernity

Blended into the immaculate Danish landscape and sitting in between the tall trees that hide it as if it were shy, lies the Louisiana Museum.

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NOMAD Capri

Sea, cliffs and art

NOMAD chose Certosa di San Giacomo as its venue for its 12th edition to keep exploring and getting lost in this historic stamp.

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Elegance and Eclecticism

The Home of Carlo Mollino

Perched on the banks of the River Po in the city of Turin, is the perfectly preserved Casa Mollino.

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Ileana Moro

Giving birth to the unseen

Her diverse artworks create a place for the spectator to reflect on the uninhabited as well as spirituality: a fascination for the mysteries of and beyond life.

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Biennale Architettura 2023: The Laboratory of the Future

Re-telling the story of architecture

The 18th International Architecture Exhibition was inaugurated on May 20th and will be open to the public until November 26th 2023.

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Roberto Badin

The fascinating aesthetic of everyday life

Inspired by the landscape of the Basque coast that has become his home, this book is the demonstration that one’s daily surroundings can always be rediscovered.

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Dumb Boxes and Entangled Objects

Seventh House at the Danziger Studio-Residence

The Seventh House project is a gallery dedicated to early 20th century deco, postmodern and contemporary design.

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The Cold Press

Home is where the art is

It’s also home to The Cold Press, a gallery, printmaking studio and artist’s residence that advocates a slower way of making and viewing art.

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Vasto and Mesura

Symbolic Landscape

The personalities of both the Mesura architectural studio and that of the Vasto art gallery permeate this project and bring distinction to their respective brands.

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Rocío Santa Cruz

The Language of Art

Rocío Santa Cruz first started to delve into the art world, scouring the work of friends and strangers and falling in love with unique talents.

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Las Insólitas

An unusual approach at Mas Pla Roig

The ‘Las Insólitas’ project was born from the desire to reconnect with our essence, with that unprecedented thing that makes us unique.

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Palácio do Grilo

A dream within a dream

Palácio do Grilo is open to everyone—an inspired and inventive home for the arts and everyone who chooses to enter this world of wonders.

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The Grège Gallery

Craving Authentic Art

The Grège Gallery is set to open its doors in the heart of Brussels with a unique concept that sets it apart from other galleries.

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Romain Laprade

Distances book

After publishing the Volume I at the end of 2019, in 2022 Romain Laprade makes a comeback with Distances Volume II.

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Finn Juhl

A house in total harmony

Finn Juhl’s own home provides an exceptional opportunity to get close to him and understand the unique qualities of his talent.

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The Château de la Haute Borde

An artistic haven in the Loire Valley

Located in the Loire Valley, renowned for its vineyards and landscapes, the result is the Château de la Haute Borde.

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The Schneiberg Museum

From the Forbidden City to the City of Magic

The largest collection of imperial carpets from the Qing dynasty has recently found a new home at the Schneiberg Museum.

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Surveying a Secret

Georg Kolbe Museum

In a city known for its burgeoning art scene, the Georg Kolbe Museum flies surprisingly under the radar.

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Earthrise Studio

Jack Harries & Alice Aedy

‘Earthrise Studio’ is the name of the multimedia storytelling studio under which Jack and Alice publish interviews and reportages for sustainability and culture.

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Jaume Roig

Synthesized nature

Clay has always been a part of Jaume Roig’s life. Born and raised in Mallorca, his mother became a potter to support her two young sons.

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Landy Rakoto

The daily exceptional

Ceramist and potter Landy Rakoto works at the top floor of an 18th century house adjacent to the Chateau de Brissac.

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Fondazione Prada

A stairway to contemporary art

Fondazione Prada is a pilgrimage site for enthusiasts and professionals alike in the world of art and architecture.

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Pla-Narbona

Drawing Identity

In the first phase, that of the waxing moon, a young Josep takes refuge in drawing to become Pla-Narbona.

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Thinking in Pictures

Luigi Ghirri as seen by Adele Ghirri

Adele Ghirri looks out of the ground-floor window of her studio in Roncocesi – that houses the Luigi Ghirri Archive.

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Robert Rieger

A Language To Tell A Thousand Stories

Robert Rieger speaks a language that is his, only, but that he shares, image by image, with the world.

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Can Feliz

The Beauty of Life on Earth

On the south-eastern tip of Mallorca, between pine forests and the Mediterranean Sea, sits Can Feliz.

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An Urban Tropical Oasis

About Villa Arce

One of the other main elements that makes Villa Arce unique, is the mural created by artist Elvira Solana.

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In Praise of Light

Fondation Maeght

Built on the ruins of a Romanesque chapel, Fondation Maeght is actually a mausoleum.

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Time Standing Still

At Dalí’s house in Portlligat

Time stood still and the domestic staff kept it just as it was until the Dalí Foundation set it up as a museum in 1997.

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Villa Magnan

A Divine Idyll

The whimsical feel of Villa Magnan begins with the Neo-Romantic gateway in the style of an ancient ruin.

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Saulo Studio

Root Values

Saulo expresses his vision through design, painting, photography and creative direction.

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Pablo Picasso

A timeless love with Barcelona

Picasso had a multifaceted relationship with ceramics from the beginning.

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Espacio Micus

The Indispensable

The German artist Eduard Micus visited Ibiza for the first time in 1968, but it was not until 1972 that he chose it as the location that would allow him to dedicate all his time to living and creating.

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Visiting the Louise Amstrong House Museum

January 18, 2021

The empty rooms are quietly composed; still, soundless. In the elegant living room, modernist geometries of furnishings. Luxuriously silver-threaded draperies organize proportions of gracious repose.

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NEW DIRECTIONS

Cadogan Contemporary

The work of the gallery is changing, but it is still key in the art industry.

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UNDER A DOME

at Cadogan Contemporary Gallery

‘Under a Dome’ is a first for artists Lorenzo Brinati and Leonardo Anker with Cadogan Contemporary, curated by Martino di Napoli Rampolla.

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Memories of ARCO 2021

Ever since ARCO first opened its doors, Spanish art has been and remains today a mainstay of the most important art event of the year in Spain.

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In the Core of Artigas Family

A wooden sign that reads “Fundación J. Llorens Artigas”, the foundation created by the sculptor Joan Gardy Artigas as a tribute to his father Josep.

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Terme Berzieri

A Sanctuary of Health

The oasis of Terme Berzieri nestles in Parma, a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy; its thermal baths and spa treatments free the strains of the city life, rely on research to alleviate ailments and mark Parma as a spa town on the map.

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Jean Prouvé

Avant tout J'ai été un industriel

All Prouvé's work was geared towards a single goal: mass production and the industrialisation of construction so that his designs could reach as many people as possible.

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ARCO

The Act of Experience Art

The 40th annual ARCO fair aims to mark a turning point that will relaunch and reactivate the contemporary art market.

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Benjamin Clementine

A Disarming Voice

Benjamin places one foot on the stool and removes his sneakers, as if playing such an impressive instrument were a matter of connection where there is no place for barriers of any kind.

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Youkobo Art Space

Overlapping Tendencies

In a sepia photograph of a 1950’s building site, a young boy leans his barely contained energy towards the camera, as it in turn captures the rural features of Tokyo.

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Atelier Vime

The Luxury of Time and Material

Atelier Vime is the intertwined journey of the duo Anthony Watson and Benoît Rauzy, whose artistic vision and environmental commitment has, since its creation, fed the project. 

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Galería Pelaires

The Art in Essence

Pelaires is one of the first modern art galleries in Spain and in Majorca – the island whose strong creative heartbeat is found within it.

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Casa Alfarera

Reviving the Colonial Craft

Founded by Ysabela Molini, Casa Alfarera is a ceramics workshop dedicated to the highest expression of the craft in the heart of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo.

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Luis Barragán

The Poetics of Pragmatism

Barragán cultivated his persona as a poet of light and shadow—the image that has come down to use through the decades.

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