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Japanese designer Shinichiro Ogata's latest venture is a modern riff on the traditions of his home country

As he launches Saboe, a series of new tearooms and shops across Japan, we delve into Shinichiro Ogata's creative vision, mirrored throughout the spaces and objects, rituals and moments of his projects

Discover a futuristic bar in Shanghai with mad-scientist energy

Penicillin opens in Shanghai with a clinical steel and concrete design by LC Studio alongside its trailblazing, sustainable cocktails
Frank Lloyd Wright’s The Fountainhead – a shining example of Usonian design – is now on the market

This quintessential Wright home – built in a vibrant mid-century neighbourhood – was named after a novel inspired by the architect
2025’s Wallpaper* US issue is on sale now, celebrating creative spirit in turbulent times

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Louis Vuitton’s duo of Osaka exhibitions celebrate the house’s deep-rooted relationship with Japan

Rolf Sachs’ largest exhibition to date, ‘Be-rühren’, is a playful study of touch

Winter Olympics and Paralympics medal designs announced

Joel Quayson’s winning work for Dior Beauty at Arles considers the theme ‘Face-to-Face’ – watch it here

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