Alphonse Mucha, the Art Nouveau inventor. First major retrospective opened in Rome

A sneak peek of the new Alphonse Mucha show now open in Rome! A great retrospective dedicated to Czech-born Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939), the Art Nouveau inventor and one of Europe’s most renowned artists in the late 19th and early 20th century, is staged in Rome at the Vittoriano – Ala Brasini. One of the most … Read more

The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things

Marc Jacobs: ‘I have the word Shameless tattooed on my chest’

The distinguished designer’s return to New York has been triumphant. Here he talks about sobriety, social media and how clothes help articulate our feelings

Chai latte: the all-conquering beverage causing a storm in a coffee cup

The chai latte was unstoppable until news that it can contain 20 teaspoons of sugar. How did the demon drink become such a phenomenon in the first place?

HTC Poised to join the Smartwatch War in April

While many may have sighed at the news that Apple was postponing the release of its second generation smartwatch, this offered us some invaluable insight into a new and increasingly well-populated marketplace. More specifically, it told us that Apple was becoming increasingly concerned about the level of competition in the market, forcing the brand to … Read more

Initiation des Goûts, Textures et Températures – A new haute-pâtissèrie dessert from the Café Dior by Pierre Hermé

Take a mouth-watering peek: Initiation into taste, texture and temperature. Invited to create morsels of gourmet deliciousness for visitors to the new House of Dior flagship in Seoul, pastry chef extraordinaire Pierre Hermé has developed an exclusive offering for the luxury House. The Café Dior by Pierre Hermé, located on the top floor of the … Read more