Héloïse Brion dedicated her book My Art of Entertaining: Recipes and Tips from Miss Maggie’s Kitchen to her father, as it was his love of life and people that inspired her to carry the torch for large lively gatherings around the table to enjoy delicious meals. Fortunately for those who enjoy visual and gastronomical feasts, she also
Today on Design Diary, we’re taking a trip to Morocco by way of a lush book titled Morocco: Destination of Style, Elegance and Design, recently published by Prestel. The author, Catherine Scotto notes in her introduction, “My unexpected encounter with Morocco began during the first strict Covid-19 lockdown in Paris in 2020. For a long time
When the images of elegant pieces of furniture made by Bucharest, Romania-based manufacturer Spalli landed in our inbox, we were knocked out by the sophistication of each piece. It’s no surprise the founders, Teodor Mainescu and Catalin Neagu, declare, “We have a beautiful obsession for quality in every detail, every day. Every morning our craftsmen
Everyone has watched in disbelief as the innocent people of Ukraine are targeted in an unnecessary war. We at Design Diary have been hoping to come across an effort in our industry that will generate aid so we could promote the opportunity. This week Design Miami/ announced they have launched Design for Ukraine, a fundraising
Rodin’s Hands, a new exhibition of sculptures by Auguste Rodin at the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia, opened a few weeks ago on February 4th and will remain on view through December 2023. Our editors visited the artist’s studio during a trip to Paris, which is now a museum dedicated to his work. We were struck by
Leafing through the pages of Movie Theaters, a large format book published by Prestel that holds gritty photography by Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre, the array of artful decay is stunning. We know the term itself is somewhat oxymoronic, but the state of many of these once grand spaces that now range from shabby to complete
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) remains one of the most seminal figures in 20th-century design. The Italian architect and designer created a vast body of work during an exceptionally productive career that spanned more than six decades. Not only did he envision furnishings, he produced architectural drawings, interiors, machines, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles and pattern, painting, and
The first week in December is always a dynamic time on the shores of Miami Beach. The arrival of Design Miami/ and Art Basel infuses the social circles that exist year-round with excitement and, quite literally, brings much of the rest of the world rushing in. While the fairs themselves are filled with collectible design,
The new season at the Paris museum Palais de Tokyo opens on Friday with a series of exhibitions titled Six continents, or more. The collection of themed installations represents one of the most powerful conversations about liberation we’ve ever seen in a curated art exhibition. Organizers say each section presents artists whose respective practices cross borders
Though this post comes a tad late for having a stunning new dinner party collection on this year’s Thanksgiving table, we thought we’d offer you a table-scape to consider for all of the fêtes that come after this lauded holiday. DM/BX, a shoppable platform developed by Design Miami/ that was launched in September, is introducing