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How Massimo and Lella Vignelli brought order to modern design
Ahead of a major retrospective at Triennale Milano, we revisit the work of Massimo and Lella Vignelli – a creative partnership that reshaped modern graphic and product culture
By Ali Morris Published
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‘Respected, restored and revered’: inside the renovation of one of San Francisco’s most historic synagogues
Having just celebrated its centenary, Temple Emanu-El is now primed for the next 100 years, thanks to a sensitive update by Mark Cavagnero Associates
By David Nash Published
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Beryl Cook celebrated the maligned of British society: now her paintings have their moment in Plymouth
‘Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy’ at The Box Plymouth shines a light on the often underestimated artist
By Hannah Silver Published
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At Chanel, Matthieu Blazy lets the light in with a fairytale first haute couture collection
Impossible lightness and ethereal beauty were hallmarks of Matthieu Blazy’s first couture show, which sought to bring levity to the house of Chanel amid a runway set of toadstools and candy-pink trees
By Jack Moss Published
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How an architect rebuilt his family ‘kongsi’ into Malaysia’s most ambitious hotel
A transformed 19th-century Chinese clan compound in George Town is now Soori Penang, a stately hotel shaped as much by heritage law as by personal history
By Daven Wu Published
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London art exhibitions to see in February
Read our pick of the best London art exhibitions to see this month, from Tracey Emin at Tate Modern to Aki Sasamoto’s first solo show in the UK at Studio Voltaire
By Tianna Williams Last updated
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: meet the studio redefining the value of craft in contemporary design
Designers Stephen Burks and Malika Leiper travel the globe to meet the world's most skilled craftspeople and create unique works that celebrate both the techniques and the people behind them
By Ali Morris Published
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Piaget kicks off Art Genève partnership with a new artist collaboration
Artist Gregor Hildebrandt was inspired by Piaget's partnership with Andy Warhol for a work debuting at Art Genève (29 January - 1 February)
By Hannah Silver Published
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Jonathan Anderson’s historic Dior couture debut was a bold ‘Wunderkammer’ of ideas
The Irish designer made his haute couture debut in Paris today, whereby a gifted posy of cyclamen from John Galliano led to a freewheeling collection that looked to the natural world for inspiration
By Jack Moss Published
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Lexa Gates and the art of going nowhere
To launch her latest record, Lexa Gates transformed the grind of modern music promotion into a ten-hour endurance artwork
By Craig McLean Published
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Inside the reimagined Bica do Sapato, Lisbon’s most storied dining room
An early-2000s fixture of Lisbon nightlife, Bica do Sapato reopens with a renewed sense of purpose
By Mary Lussiana Published
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Our three 'houses of year' share an important material
In the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026, we highlight earth architecture as our 'Best Use of Material'. These three houses provide important case studies in using the ancient, and yet surprisingly progressive, building technique
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2026
Wallpaper* unpacks the very best shows of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, from Jonathan Anderson’s sophomore Dior menswear show to a swan song at Hermès
By Jack Moss Last updated
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The appeal of the ‘internet boyfriend’: Richard Hawkins in Vienna
‘Potentialities’ at Kunsthalle Wien sees the American artist dissect the appeal of today’s movie hunk in his first institutional show in more than a decade
By Zoe Whitfield Published
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From hybrid blends to futuristic materials, what will watches be made of in the future?
Gold is incredibly expensive. Platinum is hard to work with. Precious metals may be on their way out for watchmaking over the longer term. But what’s to replace them?
By Josh Sims Published
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This Barcelona apartment has a 'square' at its social heart
A newly designed Barcelona apartment blends geometry, colour and flow to perfection, courtesy of Septiembre Arquitectura
By Daniel Scheffler Published
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Meet nine emerging Mexican architecture studios to know
We spotlight the finest Mexican architecture studios among the country's thriving community of emerging voices, as we survey the global building design scene
By Ellie Stathaki Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
January is about setting the tone for the year ahead, and the Wallpaper* editors have been doing just that, immersing themselves in art, music, food, literature and film. This week brings a taste of London’s best new dining spots, a nostalgic return to childhood through art and an escape to the country
By Gabriel Annouka Published
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This richly layered, colour-splashed home brings California cool to Washington, DC
Zoë Feldman’s renovation of a Washington, DC home for a family hailing from California became an exercise in balancing West and East Coast sensibilities, gently modernising the interiors through clean lines and a carefully calibrated use of colour
By Anna Solomon Published
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Studio Ahead’s installation for The Future Perfect recalls the pre-internet days of IRL antique hunting
During San Francisco’s FOG Design+Art Fair (until 25 January 2026), The Future Perfect presents 'The Houses Are Haunted by White Night-Gowns', an exhibition curated by Studio Ahead and featuring 13 multidisciplinary creatives
By Shonquis Moreno Published
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Art inspired by horror films is chilling and thrilling in LA
‘Horror’ at Sprüth Magers Los Angeles considers the enduring, often surprising, influence of horror movies on contemporary artists
By Hannah Silver Published
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Georgian craftsmanship meets contemporary minimalism in a reimagined Tbilisi apartment
In this Tbilisi apartment for a prominent Georgian chef, heritage and modern design blend in an effortless urban refresh
By Daniel Scheffler Published
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Luca Guadagnino’s curation of rare Luigi Ghirri photographs in London is quietly emotional
‘Luigi Ghirri: Felicità’ is an important show of the Italian photographer’s work at Thomas Dane Gallery (23 January to 9 May 2026)
By Finn Blythe Published
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Rediscover Odette, one of Singapore’s most laurelled restaurants
Following a seasonal closure, the National Gallery Singapore dining room introduces a complete aesthetic rethink courtesy of design studio Nice Projects
By Daven Wu Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: these shapeshifting Prada glasses are our favourite accessory
Winning our ‘Best Sartorial Shapeshifter’ award, these S/S 2026 Prada glasses are opticals and jewellery in one
By Jack Moss Published
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This remote Norwegian hotel is a soul-soothing delight
Searching for the ultimate ‘coolcation’? Lilløy Lindenberg is a cosy, four-room bolthole perched on a fjord-flanked private island near Bergen
By Stephanie Gavan Published
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Five highlights of Maison & Objet 2026
We were at France’s leading homes and interiors fair last week. Here are the key headlines and exhibitions to know about
By Anna Solomon Published
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Canadian island home Daisy Ranch has a raw sense of adventure woven into its design
In British Columbia, this home by Olson Kundig is unapologetically personalised and eclectic, with details including a skateboard ramp and a treasured canoe
By Tianna Williams Published
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Inside AlUla Arts Festival 2026, an open air museum shaped by the desert
Set across valleys, canyons and palm-filled oases, the festival brings together land art, performance and new institutions as the destination builds cultural momentum
By Lauren Ho Published
