Minimal perfection, essential beauty: The Sphere by Philippe Starck

    Biomechanics at the service of vision. Starck Biotech Paris, Philippe Starck’s Eyewear division, joined Luxottica’s portfolio as part of the Alain Mikli acquisition in 2013. The Starck Biotech Paris collection celebrates minimalism and innovation through an exclusive technological revolution: the heart of the product is the patented Biolink, a modeled after the human … Read more

5 Design Mistakes That Are Cheapening Your Home’s Look

    5 Design Mistakes That Make Your House Look Cheap Even if you can’t afford a luxury home and all the trimmings, you can decorate like it’s worth a million bucks. Your prowess with paint, furniture, and wall hangings will make your small home look like a lifestyle choice rather than a purchase of … Read more

Art books to self-isolate with, from Patti Smith to Lucian Freud – the week in art

Picasso’s inner beast, a sizzling take on Bacon and Buñuel’s last breath are among our art biographies to curl up with – all in your weekly dispatch

Utrecht rooftops to be ‘greened’ with plants and mosses in new plan

‘Vertical forest’ tower will have 10,000 plants on its facade in bid to reinvigorate biodiversity

Prada’s cultural foundation is transforming a period of crisis into an opportunity for study and analysis

        The digital presence and the “remote” visitors. Fondazione Prada, the cultural institution founded by Prada luxury house  is experiencing new ways of operating and communicating. Fondazione Prada increases and reimagines its digital presence in response to the temporary closure of exhibition spaces due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The question “What … Read more

10 of the world’s best virtual museum and art gallery tours

The originals are out of reach for now, but you can still see world-class art – without the queues or ticket prices – with an online tour of these famous museums