Russia pulls out of La Biennale di Venezia
We have received word from La Biennale di Venezia that the Russian Federation’s curator and artists have resigned, cancelling their participation in the 59th event. ‘La Biennale expresses its complete solidarity for this noble act of courage and stands beside the motivations that have led to this decision, which dramatically epitomizes the tragedy that […]
Coronet Peak plans August 2022 events to celebrate 75th anniversary
Coronet Peak, in Queenstown, New Zealand, plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary from August 17 to 21, 2022. Events have not been finalized but visitors can expect a programme that appeals to a wide range of people, encouraging a week-long stay. The Peak, as New Zealand’s first commercial ski field, began with a single rope […]
Eternal Nineties exhibition pays homage to the era of the supermodel
Above, from top: Sylvie Castioni: Dans les draps de Léa Seydoux, 2010. Jacques Burga: Valentina Hites, 2021. Pierre-Alban Hüe de Fontenay: Margot, rue de la Croix Nivert, 2019. Jacques Burga: Charlotte Lawrence, 2021. Running from February 26 to March 9, 2022, Galerie Duret in Paris (7bis rue des Saints-Pères, 75006) is paying tribute to […]
Prince William visits Expo 2020 Dubai for UK National Day
HRH Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has visited Expo 2020 Dubai as part of its UK National Day. It marks his first official visit to the UAE. The celebrations featured the Queen’s Baton Relay, which is passing through the national pavilions of British Commonwealth countries. Prince William also highlighted two Royal Foundation programmes, […]
Eating our way through Paris—encore
Wait around long enough in Paris and you’ll stumble upon evidence of a new ephemeral culinary concept. This season it’s nomadic restaurants. They pop up here and there, not intended to last that long, run by adventurous young chefs, usually on the pricey side. Exciting, inventive menus can be found, the most popular cuisines being […]
Eden Hore: High Fashion/High Country opens at the Dowse, with a nationally significant collection
Derek Henderson Jack Yan Header image: Kevin Berkahn evening dress and cape photographed at Bannockburn Sluicings, Central Otago by Derek Henderson, 2019. Above, from top: Lurex evening gown by Vinka Lucas photographed at the Poolburn Dam by Derek Henderson, 2019. Kevin Berkahn evening dress, 1973, acquired by Eden Hore for NZ$3,000. Other gowns by […]
You won’t need the implant or the Blue Pill to appreciate this incredible offering from Hoshinoya Tokyo, a programme which aims to refresh the mind and body through traditional sword training outdoors at the stratospheric height of 160 m above the ground. Forget your morning yoga. Today you can experience kenjutsu training in a setting […]
Letter from Paris, October 2021
Stanley Moss; Paula Sweet Above, from top: Paris, with the Tour Eiffel in the distance, as viewed from the Centre Georges Pompidou. The Opéra Garnier. Martha Wilson’s work at the Centre Georges Pompidou. Martha Wilson and photographer Paula Sweet. Artist Markus Hansen with The Empathy Flags. April Gornick and Eric Fishl flank travel editor […]
Natalia Kapchuk’s solo exhibition, The Lost Planet, brings awareness to protecting earth
Natalia Kapchuk, who Elina Lukas profiled in Lucire in both our print and online editions, is having her first solo exhibition based around the art project we featured last year. Called The Lost Planet, Kapchuk’s exhibition will run from October 15 to 27, 2021 at Unit X, the Stables, 40 Earlham Street, London WC2H 9LH. […]
Panos’s new adventure: hearty, heartfelt food and exclusive beers at the Panos Panos Tavern
Panos Papadopoulos, the founder of Panos Emporio and dubbed ‘the king of swimwear’ by the Swedish press, has announced his newest venture: the Panos Panos Tavern in Göteborg. Spurred by his own thoughts of good food and wanting to create a venue where people can socialize as they emerge from the pandemic, Panos took […]
