The first Riva Prive´ in Paris – An absolute must for an exclusive experience in the French Capital

      The Riva legend comes to Paris: The first Riva Privée opens on the Seine. The magnificent Riva Lounge on the terrace of The Gritti Palace in Venice is renowned for its first-class hospitality, where Riva furnishings have created a magical atmosphere, overlooking the Grand Canal and offering breathtaking views of the Cathedral … Read more

It is time to fall in love with Italy, all over again: Francesco Carrozzini’s invitation to experience a new Italian renaissance

    ‘My Love Letter to Italy’ is an invitation to rediscover the simplicity that Italians hold so dear. With six hotels in the country’s finest destinations, including Venice and Portofino, Belmond has a very special relationship with Italy. After a several-month hiatus, these majestic locations are ready to welcome their admirers once again. To … Read more

Ultra-luxury hospitality: Iconic property in Madrid to join growing luxury brand in 2021

      As one of the world’s most alluring cultural capitals, Madrid is an ideal destination in which to raise the Rosewood flag. Hotel Villa Magna to Become the First Hotel in Spain to Operate Under Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Situated in the heart of Madrid, on the revered Paseo de la Castellana, a … Read more

Delicate and surreal: surprising ceramic from visionary ceramist Paolo Polloniato

    Nove-based visionary Italian ceramist Paolo Polloniato presentsed a series of unique new ceramic creations with the occasion of 2020 Artemest Virtual Craft Week. Paolo Polloniato, is a visionary ceramist that comes from a family of artists in Nove, a small town near Venice know for its ceramic tradition.Critics have hailed him as one … Read more

Trophy bottles with a surprise at the top

      Glass sculptor Simone Crestani introduces two new stunning tabletop collections, fully handcrafted in mouth-blown glass: ​ Vanitas and Africa. Simone Crestani’s aesthetic tends toward time-honored artistic values – balance, elegance, grace – yet his creations are complete novelties in the glassart world. Simone had the privilege of growing up close to Venice … Read more

Cannes selects lineup for 2020 edition after ‘physical’ festival shelved

Wes Anderson, Steve McQueen and Kate Winslet among the big names of films Cannes plans to present at other festivals later in the calendar year

Peter Bradshaw: Phantom Cannes lineup a defiant statement of survival for festival that lives in the imagination