
Hannah Silver
Hannah Silver is a writer and editor with over 20 years of experience in journalism, spanning national newspapers and independent magazines. Currently Art, Culture, Watches & Jewellery Editor of Wallpaper*, she has overseen offbeat art trends and conducted in-depth profiles for print and digital, as well as writing and commissioning extensively across the worlds of culture and luxury since joining in 2019.
Hannah enjoys travelling, visiting artists' studios and viewing exhibitions around the world, and has interviewed artists and designers including Maggi Hambling, William Kentridge, Jonathan Anderson, Chantal Joffe, Lubaina Himid, Tilda Swinton and Mickalene Thomas.
She is a regular contributor to luxury and lifestyle books published by Phaidon, sits on panels for luxury authorities such as Sotheby’s and writes for a diverse portfolio of publications.
Latest articles by Hannah Silver
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Who are the emerging artists to know in the UK now?
New Contemporaries’ annual exhibition in London and Middlesbrough spotlights 26 emerging and early-career artists working in the UK
By Hannah Silver Published
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Martin Parr’s lesser-known work in rural Ireland goes on show in London
Before he passed away in 2025, Martin Parr and The Photographers’ Gallery planned an exhibition focusing on his earlier black-and-white works. Now, ‘A Fair Day’ is about to open
By Hannah Silver 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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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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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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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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Mickalene Thomas and Tom Wesselmann consider the female nude in Palm Springs
'The Female Form: Tom Wesselmann & Mickalene Thomas from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation' places the artists' work in cultural context at Palm Springs Art Museum
By Hannah Silver Published
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What do creatives pin to their walls? Artists from Tracey Emin to Michael Stipe reveal all
An exhibition at Incubator gallery, London, asks 45 creatives what is tacked to their studio walls – here are some of their pin-ups
By Hannah Silver Published
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Cult accessory brand Déhanche unveils chunky hardware jewellery
After three years of creating jewelled belt buckles, Déhanche jewellery joins our wish list
By Hannah Silver Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: Boghossian’s gem wizardry dazzles in high jewellery
Boghossian's unique mix of craftsmanship and modern design is behind the edgy elegance of its jewellery – a worthy Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026 winner
By Hannah Silver Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: meet Klára Hosnedlová, art’s Best Dreamscaper
The immersive worlds that the Czech artist creates make her a worthy Wallpaper* Design Award 2026 winner; she speaks to us ahead of her first show at White Cube, London
By Hannah Silver Published
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Wallpaper* Design Awards: A ‘no-hands’ watch is the Best Time Warp of 2026
The Ur-Freak watch by Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk reimagines a 2001 timepiece and wins a Wallpaper* Design Award
By Hannah Silver Published
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David Lynch’s photographs and sculptures are darkly alluring in Berlin
The late film director’s artistic practice is the focus of a new exhibition at Pace Gallery, Berlin (29 January – 22 March 2026)
By Hannah Silver Published
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Discover the cool and offbeat designs of jeweller Inesa Kovalova
Inesa Kovalova's jewellery celebrates a mix of mediums and materials
By Hannah Silver Published
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Art and culture editor Hannah Silver's top ten interviews of 2025
Glitching, coding and painting: 2025 has been a bumper year for art and culture. Here, Art and culture editor Hannah Silver selects her favourite moments
By Hannah Silver Published
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Don't miss these art exhibitions to see in January
Start the year with an inspiring dose of culture - here are the best things to see in January
By Hannah Silver Published
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Dive into Buccellati's rich artistic heritage in Shanghai
'The Prince of Goldsmiths: Buccellati Rediscovering the Classics' exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through a fascinating history
By Hannah Silver Published
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‘I want to bring anxiety to the surface': Shannon Cartier Lucy on her unsettling works
In an exhibition at Soft Opening, London, Shannon Cartier Lucy revisits childhood memories
By Hannah Silver Published
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10 watch and jewellery moments that dazzled us in 2025
From unexpected watch collaborations to eclectic materials and offbeat designs, here are the watch and jewellery moments we enjoyed this year
By Hannah Silver Published
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Valie Export in Milan: 'Nowadays we see the body in all its diversity'
Feminist conceptual artists Valie Export and Ketty La Rocca are in dialogue at Thaddaeus Ropac Milan. Here, Export tells us what the body means to her now
By Hannah Silver Published
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The Wallpaper* team’s travel highlights of the year
A year of travel distilled. Discover the destinations that inspired our editors on and off assignment
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Messika imbues minimalist diamond jewellery with a contemporary edge
Messika embrace sharp angles and precious materials in a striking jewellery piece
By Hannah Silver Published
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Next-generation jeweller Rosalie Carlier is one to watch
The young jewellery designer creates sensuous but bold pieces intended to ‘evoke emotion in the wearer’
By Hannah Silver Published
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Eight questions for Bianca Censori, as she unveils her debut performance
Bianca Censori has presented her first exhibition and performance, BIO POP, in Seoul, South Korea
By Hannah Silver Published
