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A Guide to the 2026 International Booker Prize Shortlist

Tanisha Angel — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:09:39 +0000

Editor’s note: this article was first published on the 15th of March 2026, as “A Guide to the 2026 International Booker Prize Shortlist” and has been updated to reflect the newly announced shortlist. The 2026 International Booker Prize longlist has been announced, with 13 fictional works (either longform fiction or short stories) selected from 128 publisher submissions. The longlisted books span 13 works across 11 languages, representing 14 nationalities. Like the Booker Prize, the International Booker Prize is one of […]

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Steppe In; Mongolia’s Latest Hotel Lets You Sleep Among The Volcanoes

Admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:19:32 +0000

In a novel feat of organic architecture, PLAT ASIA has unveiled its latest project. The Beijing-based architecture and design firm recently completed work on the Volcano-In Hotel of Arrivals, part of the Baiyinkulun Steppe & Volcano Tourism Resort located in Xilinhot, a region within Inner Mongolia, China. The low-impact hospitality project takes place across the southern slope of a dormant volcanic landscape. In contrast to the lush vegetation in the area surrounding the volcanoes, this section of land had undergone […]

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Bouke De Vries Turns Dries Van Noten’s Soie Malaquais Into Sculptural Works Of Art

Esmé Duggan — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:42:16 +0000

Created in partnership with perfumer Marie Salamagne, who “fell in love with Dries’ silk dresses in his Quai Malaquais boutique,” Soie Malaquais is a fragrance inspired by lush texture and materiality. “The texture was so fluid it merged with the skin, which gave me the idea for a silky, enveloping perfume, a mix of chestnut with sensual vanilla,” explained Salamagne. One of the ten fragrances Dries van Noten’s eponymous fragrance brand debuted with upon launch in 2022, Soie Malaquais stands […]

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Step Inside Audemars Piguet’s AP House In London

Theo Rosen — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:03:04 +0000

Audemars Piguet has expanded its AP House retail concept, with the opening of an impressive new flagship in London. The Le Brassus manufacture has found its new home on London’s Clifford Street, relocating from its previous New Bond Street location to a new space that shifts away from conventional retail typology to place the emphasis firmly onto hospitality and experiential design. The space spans 914m2 across four floors as well as a rooftop terrace, and occupies a Grade II-listed property […]

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Kotn Opens An Invitation-Only Hotel In London For Creatives (& It’s Free)

Theo Rosen — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:26:33 +0000

Kotn has made its foray into hospitality with the unveiling of its first hotel. In line with the Egyptian-Canadian brand’s thoughtful approach to clothing and homeware, Beit Kotn takes on a different tone to a traditional hotel; showcasing true hospitality by eliminating the transactional element altogether. The name references the Arabic expression البيت ييتك (El Beit Beitak; “my home is your home”) and is designed as a gathering place for creative minds from the Middle East and its diaspora, hosting […]

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Baz Luhrmann Designs A Belmond Train Carriage Teeming With Literary References

Theo Rosen — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 02:55:54 +0000

Baz Luhrmann has translated his signature theatrical maximalism and affinity for subtly incorporating pop culture references into the interior design sphere. Working alongside his wife and frequent collaborator, Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin, the Australian filmmaker has designed a dining and events carriage for Belmond’s British Pullman train. Dubbed ‘Celia’, it’s housed within an original 1932 Pullman carriage and is home to a cocktail bar, lounge, dining area (complete with a pantry and kitchen), and entertainment space. Seating […]

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James Turrell Installs His Most Monumental Skyspace In Denmark’s ARoS Aarhus Art Museum

Esmé Duggan — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:23:41 +0000

If there’s one contemporary artist whose work has the ability to transcend class and creed, it’s James Turrell. One of the pioneers of the Californian Light and Space movement during the 1960s, the American artist began his ongoing Skyspace series the following decade. The seminal concept sees enclosed built spaces punctuated with an aperture in the sky or a window in the wall, which allows visitors to view the sky outside. The natural light is typically manipulated with artificial light, […]

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A Guide to the 2025 Booker Prize Shortlist

Tanisha Angel — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:07:59 +0000

Update: the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize has been announced, with Flesh by David Szlay taking home the prize. Wake up literary girls and guys, the 2025 Booker Prize is here! One of the most prestigious literary accolades, the announcement of the Booker Prize shortlist is always an anticipated event on the calendar of fiction readers the world over. The 2025 Booker Prize is eligible for longform fiction works written in English and published in the UK or Ireland […]

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The Most Beautiful Book Publishers Make A Case For Judging A Book By Its Cover

Tanisha Angel — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:17:37 +0000

Sure it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but a well designed book cover—and spine—acts as a form of respect to its contents. The most beautiful book publishers produce tomes that are not only lovingly bound and boast aesthetically pleasing covers, but also pay heed to typeface and layout on the inside, resulting in books that are not only pretty to look at but a joy to read. Ranging from gloriously illustrated hardback editions from The Folio Society that act […]

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It’s All Relative; Josef Albers On Colour

Theo Rosen — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:35:18 +0000

Between influencers touting the benefits of seasonal colour analysis, paint companies releasing annual colour forecasts, and AI programs churning out endless colour palettes at the click of a button, there’s never been more discourse surrounding the importance of colour. However, the best way to understand colour remains the same as it did over half a century ago. Namely, through Josef Albers’ Interaction of Colour. First published in 1963, Interaction of Colour acts as a record of Albers’ experimental approach to […]

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