The latest edition of 080 Barcelona Fashion, held from April 14 to April 17, brought renewed attention to the city’s evolving creative scene, with dozens of designers presenting collections that emphasized experimentation and originality. The event, now in its 37th edition, featured 26 designers and brands, highlighting both established labels and emerging talents. Coverage by fashion and culture publications described…
A New Way to Translate Images Into Scent Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed a prototype device that uses generative artificial intelligence to transform photographs into custom-made fragrances. The machine, known as the Anemoia Device, is designed to interpret visual memories and distill them into scent compositions, offering a new sensory way to engage with personal and inherited…
A Sculptural Facade in the Heart of Landmark Stockholm-based design studio Halleroed has completed a new retail interior for Schiaparelli in Hong Kong, introducing the Parisian fashion house to the city through an environment defined by gold surfaces, controlled views, and spatial intimacy. Located inside the Landmark Prince’s Building, the boutique is conceived as a salon rather than a conventional…
The End of an Era in a Mountain Town The Sundance Film Festival is preparing to take the stage in Park City for the final time, closing a long chapter in the Utah ski town where the event evolved from a modest independent showcase into one of the most influential film festivals in the world. For decades, filmmakers, critics, and…
A Masterpiece Under Pressure Diego Velázquez continues to stare confidently from Las Meninas, brush in hand, as visitors gather each day before one of the world’s most studied paintings. Inside Madrid’s Prado Museum, the atmosphere remains calm and contemplative on the surface, yet behind the scenes the institution is confronting a challenge shared by the world’s most famous museums: success…
A New Cultural Landscape Beyond the Museum Walls The Rijksmuseum is preparing a major expansion of its public presence by creating a large-scale sculpture garden that will extend the museum experience beyond its historic building. The new open-air complex, known as the Don Quixote Pavilion and Garden at the Rijksmuseum, will introduce a freely accessible cultural landscape in the heart…
A Landmark Series Revisited Four Decades Later In 1979, Richard Avedon left behind the world of fashion and celebrity portraiture and set out on a five year journey across the United States. Armed with a large format Deardorff camera and driving thousands of miles through Texas, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Colorado, California and many other states, Avedon sought to…
