In Paris, people often ask me where I eat when I’m not working in the restaurant. “Where do you go when you want something real?” Paris is full of polished facades, but the places I return to again and again are the ones that feel alive; restaurants run by people with a point of view,…
Last month, a new cultural hub, CHERUBY, opened its doors in Shanghai’s historic former French Concession with an inaugural exhibition by Mexican artist and designer Bárbara Sánchez-Kane. Founded by entrepreneur and collector Cherry Xu, CHERUBY is “a place where different currents in Shanghai meet each other without forcing it. We’re on Changle Road – a…
“While being a researcher and archivist usually means that there is no shortage of exciting and novel things to discover,” says Sanam Sindhi, “if you’re as obsessive about your niche interests as I am, there are moments when you can find yourself seemingly at the edge of all there is to know.” New York, for…
Open now and running until Sunday 19 October, Frieze’s flagship fair returns to London bringing together 168 leading galleries from 43 countries, underscoring the fair’s position as one of the most international in the world. Reflecting London’s character as a city shaped by global perspectives, the fair foregrounds new and diverse voices, capturing the breadth…
Almost 20 years ago, I spent a dreamy summer living with a host family in the Alpine town of Annecy, situated on one of Europe’s most magnificent lakes. The town is, in many ways, unchanged since then –crisscrossed by flowerbox-lined canals an almost luminescent shade of blue, and ever popular with package tourists in safari gear….
Available Works is back, and it’s once again turning WSA’s industrial aerie at 180 Maiden Lane into a buzzy celebration of print, design, and creative culture. From 10-12 October 2025, the fair returns for its fifth edition — a weekend-long convergence of art, rare books, independent publishing, and design, presented by Something Special Studios, WSA,…
During Fashion Week in New York City, securing the right dining spots can elevate your experience beyond runway shows. From iconic neighborhood spots to hidden gems, NYC offers a uniquely diverse culinary range that perfectly complements the city’s high-fashion buzz. This remains one of the best and most energetic dining cities in the world so…
Istanbul hums with anticipation. The city readies itself for the opening chapter of the 18th Istanbul Biennial, The Three-Legged Cat, on 20 September, while Contemporary Istanbul will unfold later in the month. It feels fitting in this moment to turn to Gigi Surel – a curator and collector who grew up in Istanbul and now…