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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
UPAINT Monaco 2026: The Gold Edition Celebrates 10 Years of Street Art and Environmental Action
From June 21 to 25, 2026, Monaco's celebrated street art festival UPAINT returns for a landmark edition. Marking its 10th anniversary, UPAINT Monaco 2026—aptly titled The Gold Edition—will transform the Larvotto Beachwalk into an open-air creative laboratory where contemporary urban art, public engagement, and environmental responsibility converge. UPAINT 2025 @UPAINT Since its founding in 2017, UPAINT has established itself as a unique cultural platform within the Principali
13 minutes ago3 min read
Opera Gallery Presents “American 80s: from Warhol to Basquiat” at the Monaco Masters Show 2026
3 July - 31 August 2026 MONACO Under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Opera Gallery will present this year’s edition of the Monaco Masters Show, titled American 80s: from Warhol to Basquiat, on view from July 3 through August 31, 2026 in Monaco. (L-R) Andy Warhol, Marilyn Reversal, 1979, acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas, 45.5 x 38 cm | 17.9 x 15 in; Kenny Scharf, HAPOINTY GUY, 1986/2023, painted aluminium, 63 x 47.5 x 29.5 cm | 24.8
5 days ago3 min read
HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Exhibition Opens in Tokyo, Celebrating Extraordinary Creativity from Around the World
A major international exhibition spotlighting artists with disabilities from across the globe will open in Tokyo this spring, following the announcement of the winners of the “HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Exhibition Presented by 東京建物｜Brillia.” photo by 橋本 美花 Organized by HERALBONY Co., Ltd., the international art award ceremony took place on May 27, 2026 at Palace Hotel Tokyo, bringing together artists, families, curators, and cultural figures from around the world. The exhibit
5 days ago3 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
May 202 min read
The New Elite Model: How Sciences Po Reinvents Leadership for a Globalized Era
An interview with Luis Vassy @SciencesPo In an era marked by geopolitical instability, technological transformation, and shifting cultural norms, the question of how elite universities adapt their mission has become increasingly pressing. At the center of this discussion stands Sciences Po, France’s leading institute for Humanities and social sciences, now under the leadership of Luis Vassy, a diplomat and alumnus who has outlined a vision for how the institution should prepa
May 154 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
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
May 202 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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