Results for: Art

The Venice Venice Hotel has unveiled the highly anticipated Felix Anima Spa, a unique spa that seamlessly blends science and art to offer a rejuvenating experience. Inspired by the herbalist treatise ‘Ordo Virtutum’ by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, the spa features intricate floor-to-ceiling structures that resemble warp and weft, filling the space with the healing aromas of hundreds of medicinal herbs. The spa’s treatments are tailored to individual needs, and the innovative spa features a dedicated wellness area on the ground floor, including an indoor pool, Turkish bath, second treatment space, and a private relaxation bedroom.

Huawei’s Fashion Forward Gala Night celebrated the launch of the Huawei Pura 70 series and the unveiling of a photo exhibit showcasing images taken with Huawei smartphones. The event featured speakers from Vogue Philippines and Vogue Man Philippines discussing the intersections of fashion, technology, art, and photography. The exhibit highlighted the work of photographers who captured the beauty and strength of Filipino athletes, challenging stereotypes and showcasing their dedication to their sports.

Lift Gallery in Riyadh is currently presenting the Middle/South exhibition, which showcases the work of South African contemporary painter Frans Smit. Smit’s reimagined interpretations of Dutch old masters and Renaissance works, using a blend of traditional and modern painting techniques, offer a fresh perspective on these classic pieces. The exhibition, curated by Victoria Nasser, invites viewers to contemplate contemporary society and its art sphere. Smit’s portraits of prominent Saudi figures, rendered in hues reminiscent of the Middle Eastern landscape, highlight the distinctiveness of Saudi culture and pay tribute to those who have shaped its traditions. The gallery’s mission, as stated by its founder Princess Nouf Bint Abdulaziz AlSaud, is to collaborate with global artists and promote Saudi culture internationally through art.

The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, held at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, showcased the works of 30 artisans from around the world, highlighting the growing interest in craft and the blurring of boundaries between different disciplines. The winner, Mexican ceramicist Andrés Anza, created a totemic ceramic sculpture that blended ancient archeological forms with a post-digital aesthetic. Special mentions were awarded to Miki Asai for her miniature vases made from eggshell and seashell fragments, Emmanuel Boos for his stackable brick coffee table, and Heechan Kim for his cloud-like ash wood sculpture with copper wire spikes. The exhibition showcased a wide range of materials and techniques, from traditional weaving to recycled materials, while highlighting the balance between playfulness and precision in craft practices.

Design Miami L.A. 2023 took place in a historic Los Angeles mansion, showcasing decorative arts in a unique residential setting. The fair featured notable artists like Carmen D’Apollonio, Eric Roinestad, Bower Studios and Genesis Belanger, and Barbora Žilinskaitė, whose works sparked conversations and challenged traditional art fair formats.

This week’s cultural landscape is abuzz with exciting events, exhibitions, and releases. In Oslo, the National Museum unveils a captivating exhibition showcasing Mark Rothko’s rarely seen paper paintings. Cannes Film Festival takes center stage with Quentin Dupieux’s ‘Incredible But True’, George Miller’s ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’, and Francis Ford Coppola’s enigmatic ‘Megalopolis’. London presents a vibrant array of cultural offerings, including the enchanting ‘Fusion’ exhibition by Chinese artist Zhuang Hong Yi and a re-release of the Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ documentary on Disney+. Season 3 of the popular Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ promises Regency romance and intrigue, while Billie Eilish captivates with her highly anticipated third album ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’. Lastly, A24’s ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ soundtrack transports listeners to a nostalgic realm with its hauntingly beautiful melodies.

From November 14th to 17th, Milan will host a festival that delves into our relationships with animals and nature. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s ethos, the event aims to foster a fundamental shift in our interaction with the planet and highlight the significance of often-overlooked creatures in preserving our ecosystems. Endorsed by all 27 editions of Vogue worldwide, the festival is a call for environmental stewardship and artistic expression.

According to artist and photographer Nick Knight, the ‘Sleeping Beauties’ exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a ‘watershed show’ that highlights the transformative potential of technology in fashion. Knight believes that the exhibition, which features both historical garments and cutting-edge digital creations, provides a glimpse into the future of fashion and challenges traditional notions of art and expression.

The Evening Standard’s editors, Elliot Wagland and Debasish Sarmah, select the best photographs of the day, showcasing a wide range of topics, from fashion and wildlife to art and the environment.

Hyundai Motor Philippines commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea with an event showcasing art, fashion, and design. The event featured a performance showcasing each nation’s folk music and traditional attire, including the vibrantly colored hanbok from Korea and the intricately woven ethnic clothing from the Philippines. Four local designers presented their creations that blended Korean visual elements with Filipino traditional designs, with highlights including an X-ray film-inspired terno, a handwoven Yakans-inspired ensemble, and a wearable art sculpture made from sustainable materials.