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ISSUE 22
Art
Beyond Music — YOSHIKI on the Essence of Creation
Interview by Gen de Art @YOSHIKI YOSHIKI is Japan’s biggest rock star, the Japanese version of Prince meets David Bowie. For many, the name YOSHIKI brings to mind the stirring sound of piano and drums from X JAPAN, Japan’s most iconic rock band. But beyond his music legacy, YOSHIKI is also a fashion designer, a wine producer, and recently, a pioneer exploring the ethical crossroads between art and artificial intelligence. In this interview, he shares candidly about his evolv
Jan 1, 20263 min read
minä perhonen’s Timeless Designs
“Imagination takes shape and breathes life into daily living.” —minä perhonen minä perhonen, “sea sky” 2025-26 → a/w Photo Keita Goto(W) Textile design in Japan has come a long way—from basic weaving using plant fibers in the Jomon period to silk-making in the Yayoi era, and to more sophisticated sewing techniques like Nishijin-ori from Kyoto, ikat, sashiko, katazome dyeing, and the development of kimono styles. Thirty years ago, the brand minä perhonen was initiated
Dec 27, 20254 min read
Dowry of the Soul: Weaving Memory, Trauma, and Renewal Through Textile Art
CHAT (Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile) presents Dowry of the Soul , the largest solo exhibition to date by Kazakh artist Gulnur Mukazhanova, on view in Hong Kong until 1 March 2026. Featuring more than one hundred vividly coloured and painstakingly crafted textile works, the exhibition offers an expansive examination of Central Asian cultural practices while inviting audiences into a deeply emotional and introspective journey shaped by memory, trauma, and the ongoing se
Dec 16, 20254 min read
Art Central Announces 2026 Edition, New Curators, and Artist Feature as It Enters Its Second Decade in Hong Kong
Art Central, together with Lead Partner UOB, has announced details of its eleventh edition, taking place from 25 to 29 March 2026 , with a VIP Preview on 24 March . Marking the Fair’s second decade in Hong Kong, the 2026 edition will be held once again at the iconic Central Harbourfront , reinforcing Art Central’s position as a cornerstone of the city’s annual Art Month. The Fair will be led by curators Enoch Cheng and Zoie Yung , and will introduce Central Stage , a new fea
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Lifestyle & Culture
An artwork by Joana Vasconcelos to illustrate the label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2023
For the first time ever, a Portuguese artist has created an artwork for the Château Mouton Rothschild label. Joana Vasconcelos’s “Paraíso” illustrates the 2023 vintage, adding her name to the remarkable list of contemporary artists who have preceded her. “Paraíso” - Label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2023, illustrated by Joana Vasconcelos Famous for her monumental, joyful installations, Joana Vasconcelos chose the challenge of creating a label-sized artwork. Her drawing cent
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026
Where a City Becomes a Stage and Time Itself Takes New FormIn April 2026, Geneva will once again welcome the world, yet this year the invitation feels more like an awakening. From the 14th to the 20th @watchandwonders In April 2026, Geneva will once again welcome the world, yet this year the invitation feels more like an awakening. From the 14th to the 20th, Watches and Wonders Geneva will unfold as its most expansive, multifaceted edition to date—a moment in which the city’s
Dec 1, 20253 min read
Tokyo International Film Festival 2025: Where Stories Cross Borders and Cinema Shines
From October 27 to November 5, 2025 , Tokyo’s elegant heart — centered around Midtown Hibiya, Yurakuchō, and Marunouchi — transformed into a cinematic epicenter for the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) . With a lineup of 184 films and more than 69,000 attendees , TIFF 2025 stood as a vivid testament to its stature as Japan’s preeminent public and industry festival, forging dynamic connections between Japanese cinema and global storytelling. The festival opened w
Nov 19, 20253 min read
Innovation, Growth, and the Human Spirit
Reflections on the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences On October 13, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel has been awarded to Joel Mokyr , Philippe Aghion , and Peter Howitt “for having explained innovation-driven economic growth.” Their pioneering work traces the roots of modern prosperity and illuminates how technological progress, creativity, and openness to change have sus
Oct 18, 20253 min read
Liquor Artistry
Beyond Music — YOSHIKI on the Essence of Creation
Interview by Gen de Art @YOSHIKI YOSHIKI is Japan’s biggest rock star, the Japanese version of Prince meets David Bowie. For many, the name YOSHIKI brings to mind the stirring sound of piano and drums from X JAPAN, Japan’s most iconic rock band. But beyond his music legacy, YOSHIKI is also a fashion designer, a wine producer, and recently, a pioneer exploring the ethical crossroads between art and artificial intelligence. In this interview, he shares candidly about his evolv
Jan 1, 20263 min read
An artwork by Joana Vasconcelos to illustrate the label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2023
For the first time ever, a Portuguese artist has created an artwork for the Château Mouton Rothschild label. Joana Vasconcelos’s “Paraíso” illustrates the 2023 vintage, adding her name to the remarkable list of contemporary artists who have preceded her. “Paraíso” - Label for Château Mouton Rothschild 2023, illustrated by Joana Vasconcelos Famous for her monumental, joyful installations, Joana Vasconcelos chose the challenge of creating a label-sized artwork. Her drawing cent
Dec 4, 20254 min read
Historic Global Collaboration: YOSHIKI × Yoshitomo Nara — Two TIME100 Honorees Unite
Icons of Music and Contemporary Art Launch Unprecedented Wine Project @YOSHIKI Tokyo, August 31, 2025 — At a packed press conference at...
Sep 10, 20254 min read
Art Basel in Basel 2025 Concludes with Strong Sales, Bold Installations—and a Taste of Hong Kong
Art Basel marked its 55th edition in Basel with outstanding results, drawing over 88,000 visitors from across the globe. With 289 leading...
Jun 23, 20253 min read
Fine Dining
Burgundy,A Spring Feast: Terroir, Memory, and Sharing—The 36th Paulée de Printemps
In the heart of the Côte-d'Or in the Burgundy region lies Meursault, a village where, with the arrival of spring, the vines awaken, and...
Mar 20, 20254 min read
Reaching the Pinnacle of Gastronomy - SÉZANNE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi Earns 3 Michelin Stars
SÉZANNE, the French restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, has achieved the coveted 3 Michelin stars in the "Michelin...
Oct 19, 20242 min read
CHEVAL BLANC PARIS SETS THE TONE OF SUMMERY TIME! THREE TERRACES TO ENJOY PARIS FROM THE HEIGHTS
Cheval Blanc Paris announces the reopening of its terraces. All located on the seventh floor, each one unveils a unique gastronomic...
May 19, 20242 min read
"Voices of Noto": Esquisse and Noto's Culinary Artists Unite for Earthquake Relief
"NOTO NO KOÉ," a charity event hosted by Tokyo's celebrated two-star French Michelin restaurant Esquisse, marks a unique collaboration...
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Fashion
Beyond Music — YOSHIKI on the Essence of Creation
Interview by Gen de Art @YOSHIKI YOSHIKI is Japan’s biggest rock star, the Japanese version of Prince meets David Bowie. For many, the name YOSHIKI brings to mind the stirring sound of piano and drums from X JAPAN, Japan’s most iconic rock band. But beyond his music legacy, YOSHIKI is also a fashion designer, a wine producer, and recently, a pioneer exploring the ethical crossroads between art and artificial intelligence. In this interview, he shares candidly about his evolv
Jan 1, 20263 min read
minä perhonen’s Timeless Designs
“Imagination takes shape and breathes life into daily living.” —minä perhonen minä perhonen, “sea sky” 2025-26 → a/w Photo Keita Goto(W) Textile design in Japan has come a long way—from basic weaving using plant fibers in the Jomon period to silk-making in the Yayoi era, and to more sophisticated sewing techniques like Nishijin-ori from Kyoto, ikat, sashiko, katazome dyeing, and the development of kimono styles. Thirty years ago, the brand minä perhonen was initiated
Dec 27, 20254 min read
Centennial Celebration of the Art Deco Mode
“ Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance .” —Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel Robert Bonfils poster for "International Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts", 1925, Kyoto Institute of Technology Museum and Archives Perhaps, the most influential and compelling design movement in history is the Art Deco. Sweeping the world in the 1920s to 1930s since its debut at the “Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industries modernes” held in Paris in 1925, A
Dec 16, 20254 min read
Tokyo International Film Festival 2025: Where Stories Cross Borders and Cinema Shines
From October 27 to November 5, 2025 , Tokyo’s elegant heart — centered around Midtown Hibiya, Yurakuchō, and Marunouchi — transformed into a cinematic epicenter for the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) . With a lineup of 184 films and more than 69,000 attendees , TIFF 2025 stood as a vivid testament to its stature as Japan’s preeminent public and industry festival, forging dynamic connections between Japanese cinema and global storytelling. The festival opened w
Nov 19, 20253 min read
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