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Art
Karim Crippa's First Art Basel Paris: Fifth Edition, New Direction
Karim Crippa took over as director on 1 November 2025, and this fifth edition is his first. New directors tend to be judged on the numbers, and the numbers are fine. A more useful way to read the fair is to sort the stands by what drives them. Reading through the booth information, two kinds appear. Some stands are tied to something happening elsewhere in Paris or the art world this month: a museum opening, a new estate, a recent solo show. Others make a self-contained argume
4 days ago8 min read
Fernando Botero at Opera Gallery London: a world made bigger
‘In Praise of an Amplified World’, on view until 22 November, is the artist's first solo show in the city since 2015.
Oct 173 min read
The Quantum Effect Opens at OGR Torino with a Yayoi Kusama Infinity Room
A new exhibition in Turin asks what happens to art when the universe stops behaving predictably. Yayoi Kusama's infinity room is the headline, but the ambition runs wider. On 31 October, OGR Torino opens The Quantum Effect, a large group exhibition on how quantum theory has shaped visual culture, from cinema and popular culture to contemporary art. It runs in Binario 1 from 31 October 2026 until 25 February 2027. Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrored Room. Eternally Infinite Ligh
Oct 174 min read
A Place for Wonder: Vikram Goyal’s Wings and Tales
Presented at 7 Grafton Street in London from 13 to 16 October 2026, the exhibition transformed a Georgian townhouse in Mayfair into an extension of Goyal’s Delhi home. Drawing on the creatures and landscapes of the Ramayana, it brought together furniture, objects, brocades and rugs in an environment conceived for both contemplation and conversation.
Oct 175 min read
Lifestyle & Culture
Beyond Speed: Designing Space, Comfort and Connection with the Sea
Francesco Paszkowski on the Philosophy Behind Baglietto FAST50 By Olivia Matsumoto At the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, Baglietto presented the first FAST50 as a world premiere. The 49.9-metre, all-aluminium yacht sits just below 500 GT, cruises at 24 knots and reaches 30 knots. Exterior and interior design are by Francesco Paszkowski Design, with Margherita Casprini collaborating on the interiors and Pier Luigi Ausonio responsible for naval architecture. Those numbers explain the
4 days ago6 min read
Kenichi Hori: Beyond the Vintage
Burgundy, Japan and a Career Dedicated to Understanding WineInterview & Field Documentation: Olivia Matsumoto | Tokyo, 17 October 2026 Editor’s Introduction On 17 October 2026, GEN DE ART Le Magazine attended a Burgundy wine seminar led by Japanese wine specialist Kenichi Hori at Académie du Vin in Tokyo. Alongside our documentation of the seminar, we conducted an individual interview with Hori about his professional journey, the evolution of Japan’s wine market and his appro
5 days ago6 min read
The Quantum Effect Opens at OGR Torino with a Yayoi Kusama Infinity Room
A new exhibition in Turin asks what happens to art when the universe stops behaving predictably. Yayoi Kusama's infinity room is the headline, but the ambition runs wider. On 31 October, OGR Torino opens The Quantum Effect, a large group exhibition on how quantum theory has shaped visual culture, from cinema and popular culture to contemporary art. It runs in Binario 1 from 31 October 2026 until 25 February 2027. Yayoi Kusama, Infinity Mirrored Room. Eternally Infinite Ligh
Oct 174 min read
A Place for Wonder: Vikram Goyal’s Wings and Tales
Presented at 7 Grafton Street in London from 13 to 16 October 2026, the exhibition transformed a Georgian townhouse in Mayfair into an extension of Goyal’s Delhi home. Drawing on the creatures and landscapes of the Ramayana, it brought together furniture, objects, brocades and rugs in an environment conceived for both contemplation and conversation.
Oct 175 min read
Liquor Artistry
Henri Audiffred: Preserve, Pass On, Evolve
In Vosne-Romanée, the mayor connects heritage, village life and adaptation. Interview: Olivia Matsumoto | Vosne-Romanée, 27 August 2026 A Small Village with a Global Responsibility Elected mayor of Vosne-Romanée in March 2026, Henri Audiffred begins with a simple observation: it is a “small, small village, but known throughout the world.” For him, the contrast between the commune’s modest size and its international reach brings, above all, a sense of responsibility. His pri
Oct 104 min read
The Balvenie 1931 Collection: When Time Becomes Art
Daniel Arsham transforms The Balvenie’s oldest whisky into a sculptural meditation on time, craftsmanship and memory. Daniel Arsham at The Balvenie Home Malt Floor. Courtesy at Balvenie There are objects whose significance lies not only in their rarity, but in the decades of craftsmanship and human knowledge they carry. With The Balvenie 1931 Collection, the Scottish distillery brings together nearly a century of whisky-making tradition with the contemporary artistic language
Sep 34 min read
Changing Sake, Enduring ValuesThe Next Era Revealed by SAKE COMPETITION 2026
On June 10, 2026, the awards ceremony for SAKE COMPETITION 2026 was held at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY in Tokyo. This year’s competition attracted 1,139 entries from 367 breweries across Japan. Bringing together representatives from the sake industry, distribution sector, transportation and tourism fields, the event provided an opportunity to reflect not only on the winners, but also on the future direction of Japanese sake itself. From the final judging session in May to the awar
Jul 105 min read
Listening to Beethoven in Barolo Where Music, Wine and Heritage Meet
Nestled among the rolling hills of Piedmont, Barolo is a place where time seems to move at a different pace. Here, vineyards trace the contours of the landscape, medieval villages overlook valleys of vines, and generations of winemaking families continue traditions that have shaped the identity of the region for centuries. Recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Langhe-Roero and Monferrato landscape, Barolo is celebrated not only for its wines, but also for a c
Jun 233 min read
Fine Dining
148 Burgundy Estates Unite for the Clos de Vougeot Charity Auction Supporting Cîteaux Abbey
An extraordinary celebration of Burgundy's finest wines, heritage and gastronomy returns this September at the Château du Clos de Vougeot. One of Burgundy's most anticipated charitable wine events is entering its next chapter. On 19 September 2026, the historic Château du Clos de Vougeot will host the second edition of "Clos de Vougeot for Cîteaux Abbey – Act II," a prestigious charity auction bringing together the region's most celebrated wine estates in support of the resto
Jul 93 min read
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
Fashion
BEYOND ONLY WATCH SATURNO — Between Graffiti,Haute Horlogerie and Contemporary Art
Spanish contemporary artist Saturno first came to GEN DE ART through a wristwatch: the DC7 Genesis Piece Unique created with independent watchmaker David Candaux for Only Watch. From that encounter emerges a wider portrait shaped by cinema, graffiti, hip-hop culture, craftsmanship, the art market and a persistent refusal to let a new territory erase an old one. ` ONLY WATCH AND THE DC7 GENESIS In 2021, Saturno collaborated with independent watchmaker David Candaux on the DC7
Sep 276 min read
TIME, CRAFT, MILAN ----- Patek Philippe WATCH ART Grand Exhibition Milan 2026
In October 2026, Patek Philippe brings its WATCH ART Grand Exhibition to Milan.
Aug 151 min read
Entering the Enchanted World of LABUBU: THE MONSTERS Celebrate 10 Years in Tokyo
THE MONSTERS 10th Anniversary Exhibition Tokyo: MONSTERS BY MONSTERS: NOW AND THEN arrives at Azabudai Hills Gallery from 11 June to 5 July 2026, celebrating a decade of Kasing Lung’s beloved LABUBU universe. Following successful stops in Shanghai, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Paris, the Tokyo edition features immersive projection experiences, original artworks created exclusively for Japan, large-scale installations, collectible merchandise, and themed café collaborations.
Jun 113 min read
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
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