Add sculptor to the list of professions that Karl Lagerfeld has conquered; along with designer, photographer, illustrator, costume designer, architect, writer and all-round master of the bon mot. The most famous designer in France will stage his debut fine art exhibition next week, with a display of sculptures in the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in the Marais district of Paris. Entitled…
South Korea’s art-tainment resort Paradise City celebrates the opening of its Paradise Art Space with the inaugural exhibition “Overstated & Understated” curated by Jung Kuho that juxtaposes the work of four internationally-renowned contemporary and offers a glimpse into contemporary art today. “Paradise Art Space is a hub of new Asian modern and contemporary art where Korean and global cultures are…
Private members club Morton’s is opening its doors to all until 28th September. Morton’s exclusive residence is showing off its much anticipated GINTESSENTIAL Bar. The famous club has had a stunning facelift. Expect to be surrounded by a true oasis of Gin. The new menu features elegant cocktails which at carefully curated with the worlds most refined Gin aptly named Berkeley…
Have you been dreaming about the wonders of Greece, long hot nights with sumptuous food and picturesque scenery but havent got around to planning that perfect trip? No fear, set behind the façade of an attractive looking tea counter and a secret golden hand-shaped handle is Blind Spot at St Martins Lane, a late-night speakeasy that offers guests bespoke and…
We are all looking for something a little different to offer our children, we have never seen anything like this before. Created by Nendo‘s founder Oki Sato, the Japanese studio’s first picture book features an ordinary mug as its main character. Titled What is a cup?, the book aims to explain how creative design ideas are born. “The overall message of the book…
“Nendo: forms of movement” Collaborating with a number of Japanese manufacturers using special materials and technologies, nendo’s 2018 solo exhibition will present 10 concepts that revolve around the idea of movement, originating from an object’s function, material or production process. All 10 concepts are defined by their delicate material and precise production techniques. The exhibition will showcase not only the final products, but the models and mockups…
Wulf & Lamb Vegan specialist for ferocious herbivores, and friends just off Sloane Square Stop by and grab a decadent treat for the road or, if you have time to linger, settle in and enjoy our warm and welcoming surroundings. Tucked away in a mews behind Peter Jones, doors are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner – and everything in-between. Expect…
New for 2018 at Frieze London is Social Work, celebrating women artists whose work responded to global schisms of the 1980s and ’90s. In addition, Live, will present interactive installations and performances throughout the fair, and this year’s Frieze Artist Award winner Alex Baczynski-Jenkins will choreograph a new dance exploring the politics of desire. Just a 15-minute walk across the park,…
Raised beds made of railway sleepers and picket fencing form salad, herb and vegetable gardens, its produce served in the restaurant’s daily specials. Herbs from the roof garden are used throughout the year in sauces and marinades. During the summer months, strawberries, gooseberries, broccoli, kale and thyme are used by Executive Head Chef, Robin Read, to add a delicious and creative “garden touch”…
SOMERSET HOUSE Multi-sensory exhibition featuring ten extraordinary perfumes and their pioneering creators, who have radically changed our perceptions of fragrance over the last 20 years. Discover a vibrant new perfume scene, the contemporary cult perfumes shaking up scent culture and the unseen works of art worn on our skin. Contemporary perfume provocateurs are dispensing with traditional high gloss communication concepts, gender boundaries and…