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ISSUE 23
Art
Zero 10: Art Basel’s New Frontier Between Art and the Digital Imagination
Courtesy at Art Basel At a moment when the boundaries between physical and virtual experience continue to dissolve, Art Basel’s Zero 10 emerged as one of the most closely watched developments within the contemporary art world. Introduced as Art Basel’s new global platform dedicated to art of the digital era, the initiative signaled far more than the arrival of a new sector within the fair ecosystem—it reflected a broader shift in how contemporary art is being created, exhibit
May 163 min read
ART TAICHUNG 2026 Opens a New Chapter at Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center
From June 5 to 7, 2026, ART TAICHUNG will return for its 14th edition, marking a major transformation in the fair’s history as it relocates for the first time to the newly completed Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC), with a VIP Preview scheduled for June 4. Organized by the Taiwan Art Gallery Association (TAGA), the move signals the fair’s evolution from a long-established hotel art fair into a fully scaled international booth-based art fair, ref
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Casa Batlló Contemporary and Fundació JoanMiró to present new exhibition on three defining Catalanfigures of the 20th century: Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: Deconstructed
Opening on 8 July 2026, Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: Deconstructed becomes the second exhibition presented at Casa Batlló Contemporary, the institution’s new exhibition space located on the second floor of Casa Batlló and dedicated to reactivating Antoni Gaudí’s legacy through contemporary artistic creation. Conceived by the Barcelona-based creative studio Tomorrow Bureau in collaboration with the Fundació Joan Miró, the exhibition offers a new interpretation of the creative relationshi
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Contours of a Changing Asia: Inside The Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2026
Zhang Yanzi, Beneath the Sky 《苍穹之下》, wheel, motor, gauze, cotton, 60 x 60cm Few exhibitions capture the breadth and vitality of contemporary Asian art as compellingly as The Sovereign Asian Art Prize Finalists Exhibition 2026. Returning for its 22nd edition, the renowned prize once again gathered outstanding artists from across the Asia-Pacific region, offering a vivid reflection of Asia’s evolving cultural landscape through works that were deeply personal, visually arresting
May 122 min read
Lifestyle & Culture
The Dawn of Our Spirit: The Balvenie and Daniel Arsham Reimagine the Language of Time
The Balvenie announces a collaboration with world-renowned contemporary artist, Daniel Arsham In the world of fine whisky, craftsmanship is often spoken of in terms of heritage and patience. Yet few houses embody this philosophy as poetically as The Balvenie. This spring, the storied Speyside distillery unveiled one of its most ambitious creative collaborations to date: The Dawn of Our Spirit, a landmark partnership with internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Daniel Ar
6 days ago2 min read
Where Cinema Stands:Inside the 76th Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, February 2026. Winter still holds the city in its grip. The sky hangs low over Potsdamer Platz, and the air carries that unmistakable Berlin sharpness—bracing, unsentimental, almost architectural. Against this restrained backdrop, the 76th Berlin International Film Festival unfolded from 12 to 22 February, once again turning the German capital into a place where cinema feels less like entertainment and more like inquiry. Berlin has never cultivated glamour for its own
Feb 204 min read
Living Spirit x Qatar Creates : Designing Doha’s Next Creative Chapter
Gen de Art --- An interview with Creative Director Ayleen Saade @Living Spirit Qatar In Doha, where luxury interiors have long been defined by classical grandeur, a new wave of contemporary art, global design languages, and new cultural institutions are beginning to reshape the way private and public spaces are imagined. At the centre of this evolution is Living Spirit, one of Qatar’s leading interior design and luxury furnishing firms, now collaborating with Qatar Creates d
Feb 173 min read
Festival Beethoven de Beaune 2026 Opens in Timeless Dialogue at Musée Marmottan Monet
On 30 January 2026, the Musée Marmottan Monet offered a rare and intimate moment where music, painting, and history converged. In front of Claude Monet’s luminous canvases—surrounded by an audience suspended between sound and color—the Festival Beethoven de Beaune unveiled its avant-première concert, setting the tone for its eighth edition, to be held in Beaune from 23 to 26 April 2026. @Festival Beethoven à beanune The evening took the form of a cello and piano recital by
Feb 142 min read
Liquor Artistry
The Dawn of Our Spirit: The Balvenie and Daniel Arsham Reimagine the Language of Time
The Balvenie announces a collaboration with world-renowned contemporary artist, Daniel Arsham In the world of fine whisky, craftsmanship is often spoken of in terms of heritage and patience. Yet few houses embody this philosophy as poetically as The Balvenie. This spring, the storied Speyside distillery unveiled one of its most ambitious creative collaborations to date: The Dawn of Our Spirit, a landmark partnership with internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Daniel Ar
6 days ago2 min read
Tokyo International BarShow 2026: Where the Future of Cocktail Culture Meets Japanese Craftsmanship
Each spring, Tokyo once again affirmed its position as one of the world’s most exciting capitals for cocktail culture as the Tokyo International BarShow 2026 returned to Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall for its latest edition. Held on May 9 and 10 under the theme “Smash the World,” the event gathered bartenders, distillers, spirits houses, hospitality professionals, and cocktail enthusiasts from across the globe for what has become Asia’s leading bar and spirits celebration. @ Cock
May 112 min read
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
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
Hanae Mori: First Asian Designer Member of the Paris Haute Couture Syndicate
“When we stop making things with our hands, I feel our existence becomes insubstantial.” —Hanae Mori Gallery view, “HANAE MORI Vital Type: The 100th Anniversary of Birth,” The National Art Center, Tokyo, Photo © Alma Reyes The history of Japanese fashion would not be complete without the inclusion of the highly celebrated designer, Hanae Mori (1926-2022). First gaining recognition in film costume design in the 1950s, Mori sowed the seeds of opportunity and success for wom
May 115 min read
Where Cinema Stands:Inside the 76th Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, February 2026. Winter still holds the city in its grip. The sky hangs low over Potsdamer Platz, and the air carries that unmistakable Berlin sharpness—bracing, unsentimental, almost architectural. Against this restrained backdrop, the 76th Berlin International Film Festival unfolded from 12 to 22 February, once again turning the German capital into a place where cinema feels less like entertainment and more like inquiry. Berlin has never cultivated glamour for its own
Feb 204 min read
Michelle Yeoh and the Honorary Golden Bear:A Career Formed Between Regional Studios and Global Production Systems
At the opening ceremony of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, Michelle Yeoh was awarded the Honorary Golden Bear in recognition of her contribution to cinema. Michelle Yeoh with her Honorary Golden Bear © Richard Hübner / Berlinale 2026 While lifetime achievement awards are often framed as retrospective gestures, the recognition of Yeoh’s career in Berlin occurs within a contemporary industrial context in which performers increasingly operate across multiple product
Feb 172 min read
Living Spirit x Qatar Creates : Designing Doha’s Next Creative Chapter
Gen de Art --- An interview with Creative Director Ayleen Saade @Living Spirit Qatar In Doha, where luxury interiors have long been defined by classical grandeur, a new wave of contemporary art, global design languages, and new cultural institutions are beginning to reshape the way private and public spaces are imagined. At the centre of this evolution is Living Spirit, one of Qatar’s leading interior design and luxury furnishing firms, now collaborating with Qatar Creates d
Feb 173 min read
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