Virgin Hotels Announces First European Property

The luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has announced plans to open in Edinburgh, Scotland.     Expected to open in 2020, Virgin Hotels’ first European property is expected to be joined by more UK and European luxury projects in the coming years. The property will offer a mix of … Read more

From Picasso at his mightiest to gods of American cool: the hottest art shows of 2018

Picasso reveals his most erotic year, Andreas Gursky predicts the post-truth era, O’Keeffe and Hopper hit Oxford – and the only way is Sussex for William Blake in our exhibitions preview

Apple HomePod finally available to buy, three years after the Echo

Company’s delayed, £319 smart speaker pitched as music-first wireless speaker that can be voice-controlled via Siri

Hotel Ritz, Madrid closed for a €99 million historic restoration

Over the years, Hotel Ritz, Madrid, now part of the Mandarin Oriental portfolio, has hosted royalty, politicians, corporate leaders and celebrities and is an integral part of society in Spain’s capital. It is situated within the ‘Golden Triangle of Art’, an area defined by the most important museums in the city – the Prado, the … Read more

Pleated glass and undulating surfaces: ZHD New Collection – 2018. A playful, sculptural addition to any dining setting

Zaha Hadid Design’s 2018 collection unveiled at Maison et Objet in Paris 2018. To respond to the demand for Zaha Hadid’s work on a commercial level, the label ZAHA HADID DESIGN Collection features a selection of homeware and giftware. The 2018 ZHD Collection by Zaha Hadid Design conveys the unrivaled innovation within the late architect’s … Read more

Art Paris Art Fair 2018: An overview of the French art scene. Switzerland Guest of Honour

2018 marks the 20th anniversary of Art Paris Art Fair (05-08 April 2018, Grand Palais, Paris). Since its foundation in 1999, the prestigious art fair has established itself as Paris’ leading modern and contemporary spring art event. The 2018 edition will play host to 142 galleries from 23 different countries providing an overview of European … Read more