Travelling in France makes it impossible to not become fascinated by the architecture & design.
Melbourne has hosted its first ‘White Night’ but unlike what most translated ‘White Night’ to be – the streets lit up in so many lights that it almost looked like day – to faire une nuit blanche means to have a sleepless night. And, as the etymology of the title suggests, the celebration originated in France.
Gary takes inspiration from his artistic predecessors and the colours and perfumes of Provence, France, to produce beautiful bespoke candles.
Cecile Bonnifait and William Giesen, a French-Kiwi architecture team, started Atelierworkshop in Wellington after meeting in Bordeaux. Their practice is founded on the idea of a complimentary dialogue between two cultures and a shared set of design priorities (with lots of French-style debate along the way!).
This month Wendy has been chatting to John Mitchell, wood-turner and sculptor who runs one-to-one wood-turning courses near Brantôme.
For the fashion world, the closure of the Ritz will be a great loss, albeit temporarily. But the 200 million euro refurbishments will no doubt ensure an even more splendid venue for many haute couture shows to come!
C’est ainsi que l’on peut croiser un chalet alpin, une pagode chinoise ou encore des maisons alsaciennes... Des architectures surprenantes qui détonent dans le paysage parisien, mais qui font le charme de la ville et attirent de nombreux curieux. Si vous ne les connaissez pas déjà, voici quelques adresses à ne pas manquer !
I focus a lot on material. First of all, I look for a material that can be shaped many different ways on the one hand, and on which I can work in the long run on the second hand. Unlike many other designers, I would rather design a collection that will last several seasons or one, two or three years.
"J’ai donc choisi le bijou. Le bijou permet d’être mobile, d’avoir son atelier avec soi, de continuer de vivre en travaillant, de voyager. "
The universe of black jewellery, of tribal art, is both a call for travel and freedom. Now, it enables me to develop my imagination with the idea that anything is possible, like little good luck charms, salvaged material items. This all gave me a great openness on creativity and a great freedom in my work.
1872 and beyond: Stress Fractures. In 1872, Napoleon III's Empire collapsed spectacularly, and France's Third Republic emerged from its ruins. In its early years, the new Republic embraced the Ecole des Beaux Arts.
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