Boghossian Foundation, 2024 Prize Winners, Lebanon
Boghossian Foundation, 2024 Prize Winners, Lebanon
Samia Osseiran Junblat
Noor Al Suwaidi, Divine Chaos
Totems, Khawla Foundation
Men’s Rings, Yves Gastou, L’ÉCOLE Middle East, Dubai
Contemporary Istanbul
AI, auction, painting
Arab galleries, Art basel, paris 2024
The Louvre Abu Dhabi continues to offer world-class cultural experiences with its latest exhibition, Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances. Running until...
Renowned Spanish artist مانولو فالديس is showcasing his small-scale sculptures in his second solo exhibition at Opera Gallery in Atlantis The Royal, Dubai...
Biennale, UAE, Azza Aboualam
n Lines and Forms, art exhibition at Leila Heller’s Gallery, Samaha’s work unfolds like a visual conversation, where each piece begins with forms laid on a blank canvas, one naturally leading to the next.
"Float in Symmetry," Daniel Asater's debut exhibition, offers a captivating exploration of vulnerability and balance through the medium of photography.
Hartwig Fischer, ex-director of the British Museum, has been named as the founding director of Saudi Arabia’s new Museum of World Cultures
Lebanese artist Omar Mismar made a splash at the Venice Biennale with a series of political mosaics inspired by ancient works, some of which comment on the regime of Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.
Oussama Baalbaki is an artist who is situated fully within his paintings, providing an intimacy with his world that we can somehow believe.
At the Tinguely Museum, Argentinian artist Mika Rottenberg’s wonderfully chaotic, absurd, and clever video works address ideas of hard and soft power vis-a-vis capitalism, gender dominance, and the natural world.
Art lovers and collectors are invited to embark on a new artistic journey on June 20-30 from 12-8 PM at ARTHAUS Beirut in Gemmayze.
Rock Art Found in Saudi Arabian Cave Offers ‘Rare Glimpse’ Into Ancient Human Life
Christie's Pulled two art pieces by Ayman Baalbaki from its upcoming auction
LEBANON | UNTITLED to showcase leading modern and contemporary Lebanese artists at Cromwell Place, as part of Middle East curated moments
Online Auction for Arcache house including modern and contemporary art and decor pieces.
In a city known for its rich cultural heritage, its newest art house is opening its doors to the public in Jeddah in honor of a tradition that has spanned generations and continents.
Tesla has started selling a mini version of its Cyberquad quad bike for kids.
Fashion Trust Arabia (FTA) hosted its third annual FTA 2021 Prize today in Doha, Qatar, at the National Museum.
A 12th-century candlestick broke the record for an Islamic piece at Sotheby's after it was sold as part of the Art of the Islamic World and India auction this week.
A large planet-like circular form dappled with what appear to be craters and a few black dots changes constantly in front of the viewer’s eyes.
After being held virtually in 2020, Abu Dhabi Art is returning this year with a physical event at the capital city’s Manarat Al-Saadiyat.
The book fits all age groups but primarily caters to an older audience as some stories have dark themes
Dubai now has the deepest swimming pool on the planet complete with a "sunken city" for divers to explore.
All tickets for the “Kings of the Sun” exhibition in Prague have been sold out until June 6
Christie’s Paris - 16 June 2021, 5 pm
Tarek Al-Ghoussein has an ability to immerse himself in projects that require commitment over an extended period of time.
Between May and August, you are likely to encounter a park in Australia completely covered in spider web.
Unveiled in a fashion film, Maria Grazia Chiuri's latest Dior collection explores fairy tale tropes and modern femininity.
Developer’s Novel Virus-killing Air Filter Ups Standard for Indoor Air Quality.
A French documentary film revealed that the most expensive painting in the world, "Salvatore Mundi", was not entirely Leonardo da Vinci's work, and it raised the curtain on a diplomatic conflict between France and the Saudi owner of the painting.
The puppet’s latest venture is a collaboration with German sportswear giant Adidas, which was revealed on Monday.
The gallery's name takes inspiration from Bahrain being the first Gulf nation to strike oil
Christie’s Impressionist and Modern Art auction in Paris is set to present works by two renowned Egyptian artists, Mohammed and Effat Naghi in April.
A giant Easter egg bedecked with hundreds of 24-karat gold leaves.
KARL LAGERFELD has announced the launch of the Ramadan K/KARL SEVEN mini shoulder bag on April 1, 2021.
The aluminium-clad Luma Arles arts tower designed by Frank Gehry to evoke Van Gogh's Starry Night painting is nearing completion in southern France.
The exhibition began its worldwide tour at the Institute of the Arab World in Paris in 2015, moving to the British Museum and then onto Zurich’s Rietberg Museum, which was the last stop in its European journey
In collaboration with rapper Tommy Cash, Adidas has unveiled the longest running sneaker they have ever imagined, taking direct inspiration from Superstar, one of its favorite models.
Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz has just made his ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2021 collection more accessible to fashion lovers.
A light that uses ultraviolet radiation to sanitize outdoor spaces, claiming this could reduce the risk of people contracting Covid-19.
The lake scenery in winter and spring may look like any other lake in the world, but in the summer it becomes "the most charming place in Canada".
LOEWE is releasing a new collection of bags featuring the house’s iconic Anagram logo patterned within soft canvas jacquard.
The Palais Galliera, the City of Paris Fashion Museum, reopens its doors after extension work and presents the first retrospective in Paris of a unique and remarkable fashion designer: Gabrielle Chanel (1883-1971)
Annie Vartivarian's not-for-profit will be both a pop-up gallery and a digital platform for artists and designers.
A $22,000 tiny home can be unfolded from the box it's delivered in by 2 people in 3 hours and is meant to be moved around
It is believed that the dead placed within their mouths amulets made of gold foil in the form of tongues, to ensure their ability to pronounce in the afterlife.
Princess Safia and Lomar launch Khaleeki Chic abaya line, a modern and global abaya for all women.
The fair is staging a physical and virtual edition at Christie’s Paris this week
Studio Roosegaarde has unveiled Grow, a 20,000-square-metre light installation designed to highlight the beauty of agriculture while also improving crop growth.
A pair of supertall skyscrapers united by planted terraces will define the mixed-use Tower C development, which Zaha Hadid Architects is designing for Shenzhen, China.
Here are some highlights from Nabil Anani’s ‘In Pursuit of Utopia,’ at Zawyeh Gallery in Dubai until April 29
Loss of hearing has not stifled the creativity of Saudi painter Nujood Al-Otaibi, now looking forward to her first solo exhibition.
Modifications have been made to allow China's popular winter festival to go ahead due to small outbreaks of COVID-19 in nearby cities.
New York's government has revealed plans for a 366-meter-long elevated walkway that will connect the High Line in Manhattan to the recently extended Penn Station.
The UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, managed to break two new Guinness World Records records, after the first minutes of the new year 2021 received a huge display of fireworks.
The famous French fashion designer, Pierre Cardin, was buried in a private ceremony at the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris.
The Saudi Ministry of Culture is about to launch the 2nd edition of an art residency in the picturesque Al-Balad in Jeddah for 2021-2022.
This holiday season, a Lebanese architect created a regional twist by crafting painted metal decorations for the traditional buildings that line Beirut's streets.
Marie-Noëlle Fattal’s photo exhibition will start on December 17th at BEYt Mar Mikhaël.
Architect Stefano Boeri has designed prefabricated timber and fabric pavilions, which are set to house Covid-19 vaccination stations in piazzas across Italy from the first half of January.
Online shoppers can now get the Lebanese fashion fix as Elie Saab will now be available on the cutting edge platform.
Music lovers have yet another reason to visit Nashville as the National Museum of African American Music is preparing to launch in January 2021.
The Middle Eastern art scene has been showcasing some of the world’s most infamous paintings and digitalized immersive experiences by the likes of Van Gogh, and once again, the UAE is bringing two of the world’s highest valued paintings.
US startup Aptera has developed a solar and electric vehicle with a range of up to 1,000 miles on a full battery, which it claims most drivers won't need to charge.
Scottish designer Phoenix Instinct has developed a lightweight wheelchair with a movable axle position that automatically adjusts the chair's center of gravity to stop overbalancing.
Architect Tosin Oshinowo and designer Chrissa Amuah have made the conceptual, jewellery-like Egaro face shield for this year's Design Miami.
Mysterious monoliths are popping up in the US and Europe, spawning wild theories and puzzling authorities.
Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris will echo with a song on Christmas Eve as it holds its first choir concert since the massive fire that nearly destroyed the gothic masterpiece last year.
The Lebanese painter discusses one of her pieces from a group exhibition being shown online by Mark Hachem Gallery until November 28.
Disneyland Paris will remain closed for the holiday season despite its initial plan to welcome back visitors in time for Christmas celebrations.
Plans for a new floating resort near Dubai Marina have been unveiled, and it could be the next iconic accommodation option in the city.
The Conceptual 'Sustainable Family Farm' is Eco-Friendly
In this particular moment in history, while we are paying more attention to the environment, Maison Genny wanted to create a trench coat designed to shield the body from external agents whilst protecting our clothes.
French architecture studio AW2 has revealed its design for a glamping resort made up of 47 luxury tents in the AlUla desert in Saudi Arabia.
The Middle East has a penchant for obtaining Guinness World Record Titles and one of many this year, the latest one seems to be rather impressive!
Mango started a project to replace paper packaging with paper bags, becoming the first major textile company to do so in Spain.
The modern and luxurious resort, built into the mountains of the Sharaan Nature Reserve, is set to take visitors on a vivid sensory, spatial and emotional journey through time.
While bringing the outdoors into her home, Erin Sullivan has used pancakes as canyons and broccoli as a forest, proving creativity can really thrive when put to the test…
The oasis includes more than 2.5 million palm trees feeding on a huge aquifer through 280 artesian springs
Architecture studio Powerhouse Company has created a reception building topped with a circular walking trail as part of a development in Chengdu, China.
A new short film competition is set to entice and support local filmmakers while challenging them as they write, shoot, and edit their creations in just 48 hours.
A brand new statue of Harry Potter flying his Nimbus 2000 was unveiled last week in London's Leicester Square.
The organizers of Expo 2020 Dubai have released images of buildings by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, Grimshaw, and Foster + Partners that will host next year's coronavirus-delayed event.
BIG and 3D-printed building company ICON have revealed they are working on Project Olympus, which aims to develop robotic construction for the moon.
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has revealed its design for a new art gallery at Princeton University that will have numerous entrances to connect it to the campus.
Jeddah’s rich and colorful past is riddled with events that can take a lifetime to tell, and which will soon be on display for all to see.
London architecture studio WilkinsonEyre has designed the Lille Langebro bicycle bridge as a convenient route across Copenhagen's inner harbour for cyclists and pedestrians.
Designer Ini Archibong took visual cues from the staggered rock formations of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland when creating his Kadamba Gate table and benches, which were showcased during London Design Festival.
TU Delft researcher Bob Hendrikx has created Living Cocoon, a coffin made from mycelium that helps bodies decompose faster while improving the surrounding soil.
Technology company Embodied has developed a robot companion for children that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to process and respond to natural conversation and facial expressions.
Givenchy's Antigona collection consists of functional and fashion-forward leather accessories for men.
Tent-topped timber platforms form guest rooms in this eco-resort in Costa Rica, which Paris-based studio AW2 completed "without cutting down a single tree and without the use of concrete and nails".
South Korean electronics company LG has integrated electronic fans and HEPA filters into a face mask, in order to turn it into a wearable air purifier.
The Palestinian designer discusses his journey from launching his own brand to designing drinking fountains for Expo 2020
Now a museum is opening that’s fully entrenched in the digital space, the first of its kind to put the virtual experience front and center.
Givenchy unveils the Antigona Soft handbag collection, which is the latest addition to the Antigona family of bags, and is unique in colors and textures that mimic the Fall / Winter 2021/2020 season.
As New York City moves into Phase Four, lots of public institutions are looking forward to reopening their doors again with some restrictions, including the city’s best museums.
The Minifarm Hydroponic Indoor Vertical Garden Has Space for 72 Plants
A library in the city of Haikou, China that is intended "to be a wormhole that transcends time and space".
Businesses in Italy are reviving the tradition of selling wine and other drinks from tiny wall hatches known as wine windows. The tradition dates back to the 1600s when Italy was in the grip of another pandemic.
Zaha Hadid Architects has shared its design for the CECEP Shanghai Campus in China, which will utilise renewable energy technologies and recycled materials.
Turin-based design collective Studio Nucleo has created a series of chromatic furniture items constructed to form a pixellated effect for an exhibition at Nilufar Gallery.
Visitors to Shenzhen's Burberry flagship store can use Tencent's WeChat app to interact with the window display and play their own music in fitting rooms.
Architecture studio ADDP has designed a pair of 56-storey skyscrapers in Singapore that will be built using Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction, making them the tallest prefabricated buildings in the world.
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a modular housing for a site off the coast of Honduras with curved roofs and rounded balconies that can be customised by residents.
Belgians are heading to the countryside for vacation this year, and many are discovering the half-tent, half-tree house structures in a forest in Borgloon, Belgium.
Anthénea, a fully equipped luxury pod that runs on solar energy and discharges clean water while providing a truly unforgettable experience for guests.
This Conceptual Cable Car System Rethinks Urban Transportation
Swiss designer Yves Behar has unveiled his design for French ocean conservationist Fabien Cousteau's underwater pressurised research station that will be "the ocean's equivalent to the International Space Station".
The collaboration led to the creation of the SIGNATURE Canvas limited edition travel supplies collection, signed by Berloti for the first time.
Japanese artist Yuko Nishikawa suspends perforated, papier-mache-style lamps from the ceiling to create dream-like compositions in her You See a Sheep project.
Architecture studio APL Design Workshop has built a foyer on a raised platform ringed by trees for an open-air theatre in Kurobe, Japan.
The Conceptual 'Armis' Slide Shoe Can be Printed in a Single Cycle
Beirut-based designer Sandra Mansour is producing a diffusion collection with Swedish high-street powerhouse H&M, making her the first Arab designer ever to do so.
The 'Sunken Studio' Offers a Dedicated Place to Work
Barcelona-based jewellery and fashion brand MAM has created a large, disc-shaped bracelet made from raffia, which can also be used as a hair tie.
Architecture studio Nudes has designed a school covered in plants and topped by a cycling track shaped like an infinity symbol for Pune, India.
New Mummies Discovered in Egypt May Hold Clues to Finally Finding Cleopatra's Tomb
The show will go on for the Venice Film Festival in September, but with a few modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Grazia Chiuri offers an in-depth look inside her Dior Haute Couture Fall 2020 collection.
Designed to reach a top-speed of 60 knots, powered by its twin V12, 2,000 horsepower engines, the yacht will be modeled on the Lamborghini Sian.
The ship won’t be stopping anywhere on the way, and passengers will stay on the boat for the entire two-week journey.
British firm Foster + Partners has unveiled a masterplan for a site in Beverly Hills that will include plant-covered residences and elevated botanical gardens.
A new watch museum that is a pavilion for the art and science of watchmaking has just opened in Switzerland's watchmaking heartland, Vallée de Joux.
Abu Dhabi is all set to have its very own drive-in cinema. The first of its kind in the UAE’s capital, the experience will be set up in partnership with Reel Cinemas at the Yas Marina Circuit.
Plush, tufted velvet seats are drooped over complex frameworks of interlocking wooden poles in this furniture collection by Marija Puipaitė and Vytautas Gečas, which takes design cues from horse saddles.
One of the most beloved and historical theaters in the world may not reopen after being empty for several months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The MIZUNO ENERZY Signature Shoe Delivers a High Energy Return
A philharmonic orchestra performed to spectator-free Roman ruins in east Lebanon Sunday, after a top summer festival downsized to a single concert in a year of economic meltdown and pandemic.
A state attorney on Thursday recommended that Turkey’s highest administrative court reject a request that Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia, which now serves as museum, be turned back into a mosque, state-run media reported.
A new resort and casino is coming to Las Vegas, but you might need to leave the kids at home.
Altering the aesthetic of conventional school uniforms, Kim added unusual materials and elements such as beanbags and leg warmers to her garments.
The iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa will soon have a stunning new attraction, a hotel built inside train carriages that sit atop a bridge.
The Crystal skybridge, which connects four 250-metre-tall skyscrapers, has opened as the first stage of Safdie Architects Raffles City Chongqing complex in China.
The Berlin office of David Chipperfield Architects has built an art gallery and conference hall to complete the Carmen Würth Forum cultural building in Künzelsau, Germany.
Bright aluminium pipes that have been hit, folded and welded into crumpled forms make up this furniture collection by South Korean designer Yeon Jinyeong.
The pavilion comprises a series of blocky timber "islands" dressed with furnishings by Prostoria.
Last week news broke that Matthew Williams, the American designer behind Alyx, will be taking over as creative director for Givenchy, with his debut collection showing in Paris this October.
Taiwanese studio Yuhsien has created a series of amorphous glass vessels designed to look like bubbles, which are designed to be placed over vases.
Being constructed as part of The World Islands’ Heart of Europe Project, ‘Raining Street,’ is soon to become Dubai‘s hottest, or rather, coolest new destination.
One bar in London is taking a humorous approach to its staff wearing protective gear by dressing them as beekeepers.
Central Saint Martins graduate Jessan Macatangay incorporated deconstructed chairs into his striking fashion collection, to symbolise how people carry the weight of personal struggles.
Africa by Design is a platform that promotes designers from sub-Saharan Africa.
Marjan van Aubel has designed a set of stained glass-style solar panels that will form part of the Dutch pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Transport design studio PriestmanGoode has developed a concept for a high-performance balloon and pressurised capsule for Space Perspective to take space tourists on a "cruise" around the stratosphere.
Students at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) will be able to take advantage of a new program teaching business Chinese.
Jak Studio has redesigned the conventional L-shaped sofa to suit the home workplace of the future, enabling it to be altered from seating or a bed into a work pod.
Swedish furniture brand Hem has revealed the creative processes that went into Soft Baroque studio's Puffy Brick counter, which is made from jesmonite-injected balloons.
Officials in London plan to reopen parts of the city centre as outdoor dining districts when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in July.
Music returned to Barcelona's legendary Gran Teatre del Liceu on Monday with a string quartet playing to an audience made up entirely of house plants.
Those planning future travels to Iceland may be interested in checking out an amazing oceanfront geothermal lagoon that is set to open in the spring of 2021.
While many gyms are struggling to reopen under new social-distancing guidelines, one club has found a creative solution for people who don't want to give up their workouts.
Some accommodations around the country opened for domestic tourists on 1 June. Hotels must receive a government-approved hygiene safety certificate before welcoming guests again, and they will be allowed to operate at just 50% capacity.
Jameela Jamil has a well-known penchant for Arab designers. The British-Pakistani-Indian actress and activist has been pictured donning looks from regional labels on plenty of occasions, including designs by Rami Kadi and Georges Chakra, to name a few.
Machu Picchu Village opposes the reopening of the archaeological site, for fear of transmission in an area where few cases have been reported.
Hearing aids and a brassiere for breast cancer sufferers are among the unorthodox jewellery designs shared by Lucerne School of Art and Design students as part of their school show.
Lorem Ipsum is a creative studio that crafts exhibitions and experiential installations, such as an audiovisual recreation of an airstrike, that fully immerse visitors in a story.
The Belgian government announced a raft of measures last week to encourage domestic tourism as the country emerges from three months of lockdown.
Architect NBBJ has unveiled a masterplan for Net City, a car-free district in Shenzhen "roughly the size and shape of Midtown Manhattan" for Chinese technology company Tencent.
The two painters called for their mutual appreciation in a letter dated 1888 bearing their signatures.
The ceremony for film’s highest honors will take place on April 25, 2021, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a statement.
Sinuous spruce-wood walls wind around this cosy cave-like suite that Tenon Architecture has created for a resort hotel in southern Greece.
Algerians and Europeans, including British tourists, will be permitted back into the country from 27 June, and a further announcement about conditions of entry into the country is expected next week.
United Airlines will address coronavirus concerns by requiring passengers and crew to submit a health assessment before flying.
BAIT and Reebok Launch the Army Men Iteration of the Instapump
Fenwick-Iribarren Architects and Pattern Design have unveiled the Education City Stadium near Doha, which is the third and largest of the venues for the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be completed so far.
Mexican designer Moisés Hernández has created three metal stands for displaying flowers without a bulky vase.
The June Edition of Vogue Italia Features Colorful Child Drawings
While many countries in the world have halted construction work and put projects on hold due to the pandemic, Saudi Arabia continues to move forward with its giga-projects, including the homeland of its forefathers, Diriyah.
As lockdowns ease and travelling resumes around the world, the chief concern is how to ensure everyone’s health and safety. The World Travel & Tourism Council has come up with a way of doing just that, thanks to a “safe travels” stamp.
Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia off the shore of Townsville, North Queensland, the Museum of Underwater Art has unveiled stunning images of unique and captivating installations beneath the waves.
The UK has introduced mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving into the country, including returning citizens and residents.
British set designer Es Devlin has been chosen to create the UK Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020, with a performative structure that will use artificial intelligence to write poems.
At the police barracks at Dhaka’s Gulshan area in the diplomatic zone, members of the force began their day on Thursday with yoga sessions.
While most of the fashion world is still reeling from the likely longterm effects of Covid-19‘s global lockdown, Lebanese couturier Nicolas Jebran is optimistic about a better and brighter future ahead for his beloved industry.
The Balearic Islands which include Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera will open two weeks before Spain's July 1 opening date to help inform the country's tourism policies when borders reopen.
An afternoon spent sipping a coffee or wine on a café terrace is an essential Parisian experience and as lockdown measures are eased across France locals have returned to the terraces to continue the tradition.
Last week, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) released a brand new, online portal discussing race, racism, and racial identity.
This Conceptual Fire Department Vehicle is Futuristic
Italy is on its way to having its own Camino de Santiago with a new route that will connect all of the country's national parks.
The Berliner Ensemble theater group has removed around 500 of its 700 seats to prepare for reopening in alignment with Germany's social-distancing policies.
Celine is pre-launching a new soft day bag June 5 and it is poised to see lovers of the French house’s accesories fall hard.
The first thing 103-year-old great-great-grandmother Jennie Stejna asked for once she was officially cleared of COVID-19 was to crack open a cold beer to celebrate.
Graphic designers are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and current protests, sharing illustrations and links to resources that people can use to help others and educate themselves.
London designer Adam Nathaniel Furman's Democratic Monument is a proposal for town halls around the UK that would feature bright tiles and a diverse mix of architectural styles.
A dazzling digital art exhibition on Vincent Van Gogh is heading to Toronto in June as both a walk-in and drive-in experience, giving visitors the chance to immerse themselves inside the Dutch master's larger-than-life paintings.
The forecourt of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has opened to the public once again for the first time since the devastating blaze that damaged the iconic building over one year ago.
The ancient Wieliczka salt mine, begun in the 13th century, is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Penguin Eat Shabu Boasts Safety Measures During Restaurant Reopening
Multiply Created a Preventative Fashion Accessory Inspired by Crinolines
The Xiaomi Patoneer UVC Sterilization Pen is Rechargeable
These Coal Artwork Pieces Reimagine the Use for the Material
Pink Label Congo is Making Its Debut on 3D Models
The Hope C+ UV LED Sanitizing Box Cleans Almost Anything
Unveiled by Latvian design start-up Zeltini, the Z-Triton is a tiny electric camper that also transforms into a boat and a tricycle.
The Georgian government announced that domestic tourism can resume from 15 June while borders could open to foreign tourists as early as 1 July.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston is to reopen this Saturday.
Summer weather has arrived and Target wants to help consumers freshen up their wardrobe with its new Designer Dress Collection.
Universal Orlando plans to reopen on 5 June at reduced capacity and new health and with strict new safety procedures in place.
As some European countries reopen cultural institutions as part of their gradual emergence from lockdown, officials in Italy are coming up with inventive ways to keep visitors safe while they get their art fix.
The 'MÜV' Mobility Vehicle Concept Has a User-Friendly Design
Quay Australia Teamed Up with Lizzo for Its Newest Collection
ETEL ADNAN has won the 2020 Griffin Poetry Prize for her book of poetry about war, heartbreak, and memory. Image via the Facebook of the Museum of Art and Design at MDC, Miami.
The Conceptual 'Qworkntine' Office Pods Help Protect Employees
Crosby Studios Launched an Nike-Branded Augmented Reality Sofa
Veronica Toppino is Inspired by Historic Examples of Social Distancing
Berlin-based designers Martin Binder and Claudio Rimmele have designed a concept for an "infection-free" playground where children could play together safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than food and drink is offered inside this healthy cafe in Madrid, where architecture practice Andrés Jaque/Office for Political Innovation has included a host of quirky facilities.
A community project in Venezuela and an adult playground are among the experiential concepts envisioned by seven students from New York's Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in this Virtual Design Festival schools exhibition of graduate work.
The North Face x Supreme Drop 2 Features a Paint Splatter Print
Bali, one of Southeast Asia's most popular backpacking destinations, could reopen to tourists in October, the Indonesian government has said.
The ZOTAC VR GO 3.0 Gaming Backpack PC Can be Brought Anywhere
Nothing New Sneakers Have a Durable, Eco-Friendly Design
The Couch A Vibe Festival Presents an Online Music Experience
A New York City park took social distancing to the next level this weekend by drawing circles several feet apart for people to sit inside.
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey announced that it will soon reopen its animal safari as a drive-thru.
The Surf Lakes Wave Pool Generates 2,000 Waves Per Hour
Artist Katherine McMahon transformed a closed diner into an art gallery in Southampton, New York.
While in-person celebrations may be off-limits, UGG still wants to help consumers celebrate Pride Month with its new all-gender-slides collection.
The 'Zeus' Smart Wallet Thwarts Thieves in Multiple Ways
Drest Offers Digital Styling Challenges Using Designer Clothing Pieces
A high-rise hotel in Athens has been ordered to demolish its top two floors following complaints the building was obstructing views of the Acropolis.
In Italy, the town of Vicchio, near Florence, has found a way to show people how to keep their distance in the town’s plaza without ruining its classic, aesthetic appeal.
The 'AERIAL A1' Tree Tent Hammock Offers a Comfy Space to Rest
Suicoke recently teamed up with the popular Danish furniture brand HAY on the bold and colorful new HAY x Suicoke Depa sandal collection.
A stunning new minimalist “floating bridge” is in the final stages of construction in Italy, with the eye-catching feat of engineering due to improve connectivity in the Liguria region.
With cinemas in Berlin closed for the foreseeable future a new initiative born out of lockdown is bringing the movie theatre to people's homes instead.
CYCLING IN POST-LOCKDOWN LONDON COULD INCREASE TEN-FOLD SAYS MAYOR
The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, California, is in full bloom.
Cos has launched its first line of women’s activewear as part of its Spring 2020 offering.
Walt Disney World's shopping, dining, and entertainment complex will reopen May 20 after closing in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
the Dutch fashion designer explains how working with architects has informed her approach to textile design and led to her working on a full-scale museum extension last year.
Alphabet Parented with AT&T to Make Project Loon Global
European cities including Paris, Berlin and Milan are working to become more bike and pedestrian-friendly after lockdown.
Researches Created Wearable Sleeve to Control a Tetris Game
Though Patagonia is well known for its sustainable designs, the brand's Spring/Summer 2020 collection features a host of eco-friendly innovations.
The Chaise Renversée Offers a Place to Work and a Spot to Relax
The Sanwa Home Privacy Tent Offers a Workspace in Small Homes
This Earbuds Concept Unlocks Smartphones with a Tap
Argentina has banned all internal and international commercial flights until September 1st as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic.
Proenza Schouler and Birkenstock Join Forces on a Set of Footwear
The AVENTI A-10 Watch Brings Automotive Aesthetics to the Wrist
Christian Lewis is taking self-isolation to the next level. He's completely alone on a tiny Scottish island with his dog, Jet.
The Katallis EV.500 Has an Old-Fashioned Aluminum Frame
The Danner x Topo Designs SP20 Capsule Has Vibrant Finishes
While museums around the world are shuttered due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Apollo’s usual weekly pick of exhibition openings will be replaced by a selection of digital initiatives providing virtual access to art and culture.
A pack of mischievous rats cause chaos in this installation by graffiti artist Banksy who, like many, is working from home during the coronavirus lockdown.
This picture taken on June 18, 2018 shows tourists taking pictures of a mural at the now derelict ashram visited by the Beatles 50 years ago, in Rishikesh in northern India.
With the most important sales period of the year wiped out across the Middle East, luxury brands could be hit hard in key markets like the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to mall closures and lockdown.
Sports brand Nike has created the Air Max 2090 to demonstrate what it sees as being the future of trainer design.
A cluster of roaming artificial islands designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot is set to be built in Copenhagen's harbour.
Paris-based agency JCPCDR Architecture has invented an oak table that raises and lowers from the ceiling using a mechanism that looks like seat belts to save on space.
In an open letter, the organisation criticises building work in the historic area, which is on the nomination list to become a World Heritage site
The tattoo artists of Tattoo Bob in Rotterdam-Katendrecht temporarily focused on embellishing footwear for doctors and nurses, since all tattoo shops are closed until April 28th.
The London Eye, England and buildings along the Qiantang River, China turn blue in support of medical workers.
Lucas and her team of 12 dogs help make grocery deliveries across northern Maine.
Christians in the Philippines celebrate Palm Sunday on their laptop.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery/The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
People enjoy the sun at an outdoor restaurant, despite the continuing spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Stockholm
You can find the adorable best friends at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Brugelette, Belgium, where they often spend their days playing together.
A packed drive-in movie theater in Essen, Germany, on Monday, March 30, 2020. Only two people are allowed per car, tickets are sold online only.
Architect Jaimie Shorten's will install six singing shark sculptures leaping from a London canal as this year's pavilion for the Architecture Foundation.
A museum visitor looking at Edward Hopper's Morning Sun (1952).
These Hollywood men are putting a modern twist on an old favorite.
As clients cut budgets, the public relations firms that serve them are considering everything from reduced fees, salary cuts and layoffs to pivoting services and joining forces in order to stay afloat.
American architect Marc Thorpe has developed a conceptual installation near Marfa and the border of Mexico that resembles a large spaceship landing on earth.
Anyone in need of a temporary desk during the coronavirus crisis can build one themselves, using this design by Danish startup Stykka.
Architecture firm OMA has completed the Galleria department store in Gwanggyo, South Korea, with a stone facade that has a multifaceted-glass passage cut into it.
Longer hair gives you more room to have fun with colors, layers, and styles.
A mix of retail and cultural facilities will make up the Wollert Neighbourhood Centre, which OMA has proposed for the town of Whittlesea, Australia.
Instagram users have decided that lashes and nails simply aren't enough and have begun matching their brows to their brightly colored makeup in just about every way possible.
From March 17, the Manon operas, Don Giovanni and the ballet Swan Lake will be available in free access on the Opera and Culturebox websites.
Voluminous baby doll dresses, a dreamy combination of chic and effortless.
In a city celebrated as the epicenter of St. Patrick's Day, pubs and restaurants in Dublin were shuttered on the holiday in an effort to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Tate Modern in London is among the four Tate locations that will be shut from tomorrow due to coronavirus
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Monday that the annual Met gala, scheduled to take place on May 4, has been postponed indefinitely.
Henning Larsen has revealed plans for The Arctic University Museum of Norway, which will evoke a cascade of glass beacons on the coast of Tromsø.
An epic new indoor waterpark is being constructed in the UK, with plenty of adult-focused features.
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland, a serene oasis hidden in plain sight within Iceland’s most popular destination.
A variety of face masks were displayed at the Marine Serre show in Paris.
“MOST CONSEQUENTIAL GIANT SEQUOIA CONSERVATION PROJECT OF OUR LIFETIME.”
Consider the environment when making your decor choices
Modern Arab art is having a moment.
JA Manafaru Maldives has recently announced its exclusive operation as an all-inclusive resort, providing international guests with the best value for money on the island to date.
Take a look to the best SPAS in Jumeirah.
Houses nearby to a local winery had Lambrusco Grasparossa coming from their taps instead of water.
Nada Debs has privileged the hexagonal motif in the LJUV collection.
Danish parents raise happy children who grow up to be happy adults who raise happy children.
New Yorkers can finally say goodbye to single-use plastic bags for good.
Hyundai has revealed its latest Prophecy concept car that has smooth lines and is designed to prompt an emotional response.
A new resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, consists entirely of treehouses.
It's cozy season, so your feet should feel warm and look hot.
The New Givenchy handbag for summer 2020
Scaly aluminium cladding and projecting glass boxes wrap around Frank Gehry's Luma Arles tower, which is nearing completion in the south of France.
There's a huge ranch in Texas available for rent that has its own four-story waterslide.
Nike has designed basketball and soccer uniforms for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics that it says will be the "most sustainable" and "highest performing" to date.
If you’re looking for amazing drinks, food and views of the city –day or night, rooftop lounges in Chicago are a must for any visitor or local looking for a great time.
“I wanted to imagine what could happen if the past could look at us.”
Mountains, monasteries and a whole lot of mystery await in Armenia, a must-visit this year
BEIRUT ART FAIR is an international modern and contemporary art fair with a focus on the artistic scenes of the Middle East and the Mediterranean basin.
Lucy has survived hurricanes, fires, and developers.
Scarlet Lady is the first cruise ship of Virgin Voyages.
The amazing mostly monochromic pieces of Elie Saab wowed the audience at Paris Fashion Week 2020
Lebanese-born French novelist Amin Maalouf was awarded the National Order of Merit by the French government
"Ready-to-wear has been a growth area," said Tamara Ralph. "Within a season or two, sales will outpace couture."
Legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum will feature in a hologram concert in Cairo next week
The newest exhibit by Atélier des Lumières covers both the late 19th and early 20th centuries of Western art
If you’ve fantasized about floating in space but lack the skills and training to make the astronaut life a reality, you still have an opportunity to achieve weightlessness, and you won’t have to exit the earth’s atmosphere to do it.
Take a look on our favourite items from CHLOE collection in Paris fashion week
A Chinese architect designed a shield that would protect a wearer during a coronavirus outbreak by using UV light to sterilise itself.
Our top 5 choices from Maison Marginal Autumn/Winter 2020 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week
menswear designer Harikrishnan has matched cropped tailored jackets with billowing latex trousers to create exaggerated silhouettes.
Anthony Vaccarello returns to the bourgeoisie grace of the Nineties for Saint Laurent’s Fall 2020 Paris show.
The Design Transfigured/Waste Reimagined exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art features over 30 projects that repurpose waste products
A special exhibition dedicated to the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
The trailblazing Lebanese artist whose richly colored abstract paintings and intricate, organically shaped sculptures in wood, clay, aluminum, and other materials.
Design Museum celebrates the electronic history of Kraftwerk, Chemical Brothers and Aphex Twin.
Is it the breath-taking nature, the colourful spices, the endless details, or the amazing hospitality?
Winter at Tantora strives to keep pace with the evolution of humanity and the mix between the arts and technical development.
A unique and fantastical collaboration
Our favourite Lanvin items for AW2020
If you've ever wanted to vacation on a Caribbean island with Mickey Mouse and friends, you could soon be in luck
An interpretation of the Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa made out entirely of Rubik's Cubes has sold for nearly half a million euros.
Expo 2020 Dubai will host the world for 173 days, each one brimming with new experiences.
Stars, moons, planets, spaceships, people will be looking out of this world for tattoo inspiration in 2020.
Seoul Fashion Week was scheduled for March 17-21 has been cancelled, as cases of the coronavirus continue to rapidly increase within South Korea.
Take a look on our favourites from Bottega Veneta 2020 Autumn collection
Tabuk’s northern region has been affected by a polar wave since Friday morning
Demyttenaere and Hocke went viral in 2019 after they posted a photo of themselves hanging out of a train.
Great initiative taken by the SAUDI Aviation Authority to protect Passengers rights
The Rolls Royce Phantom that once belonged to His Highness Sheikh Zayed Founder of UAE is located in Vienna and will be back to UAE soon
Four designers from the region, including two Saudis, featured in the prestigious show
Dubai Food Festival caters for every taste...don't miss it
An exceptional exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci
The cast of Friends is to reunite for a one-off special, more than 15 years since the show ended.
“The Art of Banksy ‘Without Limits'” will run at the King Abdullah Financial Centre in Riyadh from February 21 until April 20.
Paris Fashion Week schedule
As a former member of the Young British Artists, you may think Gavin Turk is led by popular demand. Nothing less is true, though, with this artist who fills cans with “artist’s urine”.
Drawing inspiration from Riccardo Tisci's formative years.
Hey LA! Save the date for the new LV x Frieze Partnership.