BAR DES PRÉS
Mayfair is well known for having some of the best restaurants in Europe speckled all over its streets, in between luxury fashion, watches and jewellery boutiques. One of these gastronomical treasures is Bar des Prés, which may sound familiar as the original restaurant, located in Paris, became famous for serving only raw food. The London […]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022
Launched in 1965, Wildlife Photographer of the Year was a competition held by the BBC’s Animals Magazine, with the hope of providing an incentive for the field of wildlife photography. The Natural History Museum joined forces in 1984 to create the event as it is known today, and they now fully own and run the […]
Ian Fleming
In every fictional character there is a kernel of truth that helps make the narrative and the person believable; something tangible with which the author can relate to the reader. Ian Fleming’s James Bond is no different. His career as a Naval Intelligence officer probably influenced the narratives he constructed for agent 007, who would […]
StARTing
Since its founding in 2014 by David and Serenella Ciclitira, StART has helped to springboard the careers of many artists from around the globe. In 2021, over 15,000 people came to explore its showcase of more than 70 emerging and established artists, hailing from 25 countries including South Africa, Ecuador, Portugal, Colombia, India, Austria, Korea, […]
Happy Car, Happy Life
In 1957, the genius moustache wearer that was Colin Chapman built a lively little two-seater sports car known as the Lotus Seven. The car was designed to be “fit for purpose” – he wanted owners to be able to experience the joy and pride of building their own car and then take it on track. […]
Hergé. The Exhibition
Hergé. The Exhibition arrives in Madrid after a world tour that has included cities as far apart as Paris, Quebec, Odense, Seoul, Shangai and Lisbon, delighting Tintin fans of all ages. Curated by the Musée Hergé of Belgium, the show immerses its visitors in the universe of illustrator and artist Hergé, creator of the iconic comic book […]
Hallyu!
I must admit I was a novice in all things Korean, until I visited the newly opened Hallyu! exhibition at the V&A Museum. The first major exhibition celebrates the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea, following its early origins to its place on the global stage today. Hallyu is a Chinese term which, […]
FRIEZE LONDON 2022
Considered one of the most important art fairs in the global calendar, Frieze London and Frieze Masters bring together galleries from 42 countries, presenting art across the ages, from ancient and old masters to modern classics and the contemporary. Featuring some of the most exciting artists working today, as well as expertly curated selections from […]
Strip and Recharge
MINI has been committed to sustainability earlier than most traditional car brands. Last year, the company announced that their last combustion engine model will be launched in 2025 and that the brand will become electric only from the early 2030s. But before that, they have been doing a lot of homework to show how invested […]
Ahead of its time
From the very beginning, Swiss watchmaker Rado focused on materials and design. Following the motto of its founders, the Schlup brothers: “If we can imagine it, we can make it. And if we can make it, we will”, the brand soon established itself as a sort of maverick in an industry that at the time […]
