Culture

  • Bryan Eng, On Listening

    Bryan Eng, On Listening

    For Bryan Eng, jazz is not something fixed in the past. It is a living language, constantly pushed forward by those willing to stretch it and reshape it into something new. A New York–based pianist, singer, and performer whose work moves between jazz and cabaret, with a grounding in theater, Eng belongs to a generation…

  • One Hundred Makers at Japan House London

    One Hundred Makers at Japan House London

    Currently on view at Japan House London, Hyakkō, meaning “one hundred makers,” brings together 123 artisans from across Japan in an expansive presentation of contemporary craft.

  • A Day in Kosen Ohtsubo’s Flower Planet

    A Day in Kosen Ohtsubo’s Flower Planet

    Nestled in Japan, Flower Planet serves as both Kosen Ohtsubo’s home and studio, a sanctuary where he nurtures his deep passion for ikebana. At 85 years old, Kosen is regarded as one of the foremost ikebana artists in the world.

  • Bringing Louis Kahn’s Last Notebook to Life

    Bringing Louis Kahn’s Last Notebook to Life

    “If everyone in the world played chamber music, we wouldn’t have wars.” — Sue Ann Kahn

  • Julianne Ahn and the Poetry of Object & Totem

    Julianne Ahn and the Poetry of Object & Totem

    Julianne Ahn is the creative force behind Object & Totem, a ceramics studio she founded in 2011.

  • Eames House Case Study 8

    Eames House Case Study 8

    Located in the Pacific Palisades of Los Angeles, California, this beautiful house and studio was designed and constructed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1949.

  • The Road to Fashion Reimagined

    The Road to Fashion Reimagined

    Becky Hunter is the force behind “Fashion Reimagined”, a groundbreaking documentary that was unveiled earlier this year in London. It is now witnessing its debut in the United States via streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Apple TV. I had the honour of delving into a conversation with the filmmaker, exploring the journey…

  • Frieze New York

    Frieze New York

    At this year’s Frieze New York, art transcended boundaries and ignited the imagination. Contemporary artworks were elegantly housed within its iconic white-wall venue. From thought-provoking installations to awe-inspiring sculptures, the fair presented a diverse range of artistic expressions that pushed boundaries and inspired introspection.

  • The Story of Rice Blossoms

    The Story of Rice Blossoms

    Jennifer L Ban is the founder and creator of Rice Blossoms, who takes a modern and luxurious approach to craft traditional Korean desserts.

  • Year of the Rabbit

    Year of the Rabbit

    In honor of the new year.