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A Serene Symphony of Art, Nature & Urban Elegance
Düsseldorf reveals itself as a city of contrasts, where nature, art, and urban sophistication flow together seamlessly. From the swan-filled ponds of Hofgarten to the striking architecture of Medienhafen, the city blends tranquillity with cosmopolitan energy. Its cultural heart beats at the newly renovated Museum Kunstpalast, while luxury hotels such as the Breidenbacher Hof, Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel, and The Wellem offer refined hospitality. Culinary delights range from regional Rieslings at Carlsplatz Market to fine dining at Schillings. Unexpected treasures like the Classic Remise transform industrial heritage into a vibrant hub for automotive passion. Ultimately, Düsseldorf captivates not only through what it offers, but through how it feels: serene, elegant, and welcoming, a city where modernity and tradition coexist in harmony.
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Nestled among leafy parks and tree-lined avenues, Rosewood São Paulo sets a new benchmark for elegance, refinement, and sophistication in the heart of this vibrant city.
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The hotel is located within Cidade Matarazzo, a remarkable complex of historic buildings in São Paulo dating back to the early 20th century. Connected to Paulista Avenue by a pedestrian walkway, it stands as one of the city's last remaining architectural landmarks.
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This visionary project — designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel and artistic director Philippe Starck — reimagines Cidade Matarazzo as a model of sustainability and a tribute to the preservation of Brazil’s rich cultural heritage.
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"a visionary project"
Celebrated musical icon composes album of melodic themes to enliven passenger journey with the ‘World’s Best Airline’ as voted by Skytrax in 2025
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Qatar Airways has unveiled an iconic partnership with the multiple Oscar and Grammy award-winning composer Hans Zimmer to create a new sonic identity for the airline, featuring a signature sound that will elevate the passenger experience onboard and beyond.
The exclusive score will be featured across Qatar Airways’ onboard music and will also be released as a full musical album on major streaming platforms and the airline’s official channels. This collaboration with the world-renowned composer reflects Qatar Airways’ commitment to delivering memorable and emotionally resonant journeys.
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Hans Zimmer said: “It’s an honour to collaborate with Qatar Airways on this visionary project. Together, we’re crafting a sonic experience that reflects the beauty of travel and the pioneering spirit that defines this world-class airline.”
Qatar Airways is synonymous with excellence, and the creation of its new signature sound is part of its evolving brand identity. The airline channels its ethos of reimagining what is possible into its partnership with Hans Zimmer, to develop a soundscape that taps into the human experiences that are at the heart of every Qatar Airways journey.
This initiative marks the debut of Qatar Airways’ new audio identity and represents a long-term partnership between the airline and Hans Zimmer.
Hans Zimmer :
a "Signature Symphony"
Gลra Kadan Fuji The Promise of a Stay with a View
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Gลra Kadan Fuji Hotel officially opened its doors on July 20, 2025, in an exceptional natural setting at the foot of Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the successor to the prestigious Gลra Kadan Hakone ryokan—founded in 1948 and located in a former summer villa of the Japanese imperial family—Gลra Kadan Fuji is the second property under the brand. This new hotel features 42 suites and villas, natural hot springs, a pool with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, and an exceptional gourmet experience.
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Imperial Tradition & Contemporary Elegance
The story of Gลra Kadan dates back to 1930, when Prince Ikehito, the sixth head of the Kan’in-no-miya branch of the Japanese imperial family, established his summer residence in the village of Gลra, Hakone. In 1948, the residence was transformed into Gลra Kadan, the first hotel of its name, seamlessly combining Japanese tradition and European sophistication. Since then, Gลra Kadan has evolved across generations, with owners and managers dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Kan’in-no-miya family. Today, the hotel is renowned for its elegance, refinement, and exceptional service—qualities that have earned it a lasting reputation.
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Mount Fuji, an icon of Japan, holds a special place in the country’s culture. Instantly recognizable, it is a constant source of inspiration in art, poetry, music, and film.
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"An icon of Japan"
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With Dior
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Dior launches its first holistic retreat aboard the majestic Belmond "The Royal Scotsman" train
In a world where travel and well-being are increasingly coming together, the Maison Dior is taking a bold step by launching its first holistic retreat aboard the legendary Belmond “The Royal Scotsman” train. This unique experience, scheduled for four days of total escape, promises to marry luxury and serenity amid the majestic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Offering not only sublimation for the senses, but also a return to our roots, this stay is a must for lovers of luxury and well-being. The first step in a new era of rail travel, where harmony between nature and culture takes center stage. Explore a land of rugged beauty
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A unique experience on the rails of elegance
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Enhance this journey through the Highlands with an array of exhilarating sports, unique nature activities and unparalleled pampering. From white water rafting and coasteering in the rivers Garry, Orchy and Moriston to unforgettable evenings spent observing the star-studded night sky in the Cairngorms, there are endless things to do to energise your Scottish adventure !
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"The Royal Scotsman"
โโโThailand's Anantara hotels have been announced as official filming locations ahead of the start of the third season of "The White Lotus", an HBO original series.
In advance of the highly anticipated third episode created by Mike White, three Anantara properties in Thailand have been officially announced as filming locations for the Emmy® award-winning series.
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Located on the pristine shores of Bophut Beach, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort is one of the island's most iconic resorts. Many of the resort's features are described as “The White Lotus Thailand”.
Set on a tranquil private beach in Chaweng, the Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort brilliantly combines modern luxury with Samui's rich cultural history. One of the most distinctive features of The White Lotus Season 3 is the Singing Bird Lounge, a breathtaking, treehouse-style bar nestled in the branches of a 120-year-old tree. Heralded as one of the main filming locations for the bar scene, the lounge boasts panoramic ocean views and is inspired by the island's famous bird-singing competitions.
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas has been chosen as the setting for the Wellness Sanctuary, Spa and Chambre de Belinda. Nestled on the pristine shores of Phuket's Mai Khao beach, this tranquil hideaway is renowned for its seclusion and luxury. With 183 villas and suites and an exclusive beachfront location, Anantara Mai Khao Phuket offers a setting of unrivalled privacy and sophistication, an idyllic backdrop for the drama "The White Lotus".
"The White Lotus"
Celebrating a delicate alchemy between tradition and innovation, local architecture and timeless elegance.
Cheval Blanc has since 2006 developed unique properties with an unparalleled sense of detail. In a warm, convivial atmosphere, Cheval Blanc Maisons invite guests to experience memorable moments with their families or friends.
A hidden haven of lush jungle and pristine beaches
Situated in an idyllic setting, this new Maison embodies an exceptional art de vivre in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.
With 52 villas that offer stunning uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, the Cheval Blanc Seychelles stands out for its harmony with the lush nature of the Seychelles. Designed by architect Jean-Michel Gathy, the villas meld spacious volumes, contemporary lines and local inspirations, creating a perfect balance.
The culinary offering features five distinct restaurant concepts, while the Spa Cheval Blanc, created to measure by Guerlain, proposes special treatments inspired by the island’s nature wonders, combining expertise and well-being.
Guided by its quest for excellence and deep connection with local identity, Cheval Blanc aims to promise its guests unforgettable memories.
Guided by its quest for excellence and its deep attachment to local authenticity, Cheval Blanc aims to offer its guests unforgettable memories.
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Culinary Symphony
French haute cuisine, Asian finesse, and Mediterranean zest. An unparalleled sensory odyssey unfolds across the Maison's five distinguished dining venues.
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Anse Intendance, Takamaka,
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Reims, France
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Maison Ruinart's emblematic address, 4 RUE DES CRAYERES in Reims, has just been named by TIME as one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit in 2025. A prestigious list of 100 destinations chosen by the famous American magazine's international network for their relevance, innovation, impact and success, of which only two are dedicated
to wine tourism.
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Recent acknowledgement as the Global Winner in Bordeaux at the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards is a resounding endorsement of its steadfast commitment to wine tourism excellence. The estate offers visitors an unparalleled experience that transcends mere wine tasting. Whether it's wandering through the historic chateau and its idyllic grounds or indulging in a gastronomical journey at La Table de Giscours, every facet of your visit is crafted to be both enlightening and delightful.
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EXHIBITION
David Hockney - UK
โPresented at Serpentine North from 12th March to 23rd August 2026, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. Admission will be free to the exhibition which is the artist’s first at Serpentine.
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โFrom painting, drawing, printmaking, set design, and photography to media ranging from fax machines to iPads, Hockney demonstrates his deep understanding of art history coupled with his interest in modern technology to create new ways of seeing and presenting. David Hockney's rich and enduring body of work reveals his passion for contemporary life and curiosity about the world, epitomized by his signature phrase, “Love Life.”
A major exhibition of more than 400 of the artist’s works from 1955 to 2025 was recently presented at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris featuring international, institutional, and private collections’ works, as well as paintings from the artist’s own studio. The exhibition – curated at David Hockney’s request by Sir Norman Rosenthal, the former Exhibitions Secretary of London’s Royal Academy of Arts, in close collaboration with Suzanne Pagé, Artistic Director of Fondation Louis Vuitton, and her team brought together works in a variety of media including oil and acrylic painting, ink, pencil and charcoal drawing, digital art (iPhone, iPad, and computer drawings), immersive video installation and photographic drawing. Spanning seven decades of ground-breaking creativity, David Hockney 25 highlighted not only Hockney’s iconic early works but also places a special focus on the past 25 years, the early part of the 21st century, which has inspired the event's title.
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While the world came in the Spring of 2020, Hockney produced over a hundred images on his iPad within just a few weeks. Working digitally lets him capture the essence of each scene quickly and precisely. Much like the Impressionists, Hockney skilfully records changes in light and weather, but uses a vivid, radiant palette. His compositions combine flat areas of bold colour with playful pop-like touches. As the days pass, lockdown lifts, and spring transitions into summer, then autumn and winter. Hockney didn’t stop at painting spring, he captured the whole cycle of the year.
The exhibition will include Hockney’s recent works: the celebrated Moon Room which reflects his lifelong interest in the cycle of light and time passing. It will also feature digital paintings from his Sunrise body of work.
A Year in Normandy, a ninety-metre-long frieze, inspired by the Bayeaux Tapestry, showing the change of seasons at the artist’s former studio in Normandy, will also feature in the show.
David Hockney is interested in how art and technology can come together in new ways. Recommending that people slow down and notice the beauty of the world around them, he believes that simple, everyday beauty, like a sunrise, is worth celebrating.
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David Hockney (b. 1937 in Bradford, Yorkshire) has been at the forefront of the international art world for more than six decades. He emerged as one of the exceptional talents in the new generation of British artists in the early 1960s. Throughout his extraordinarily prolific career, he remains endlessly inventive and committed to celebrating the world around him.
Hockney is fascinated by the language of representation in a variety of forms. He explores the conventions of Chinese and Japanese painting as well as the traditions of European art. He experimented with abstraction; however, he steadfastly remains a figurative artist. Constantly questioning the world around him, he draws and paints from life, from memory, and from imagination.
Across his career he has created many bodies of works and numerous individual paintings which are now viewed as iconic. His experimental paintings in the early sixties announced the arrival of a new artistic voice. These were followed by a celebrated series of Hollywood swimming pools where the young Hockney arrived in 1964, documenting the city’s seductive charm and ambience from the position of an outsider. Often poetically titled, works such as A Bigger Splash and Beverly Hills Housewife have become celebrated paintings and part of the modern vernacular.
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credit photos :A Year in Normandie (detail), 2020-2021, composite iPad painting © David Hockney /David Hockney, London, 2023 © David Hockney Photo Credit: Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima
Can a photographic portrait ignite political imagination? NY - USA, The Museum of Modern Art
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Ideas of Africa: Portraiture and Political Imagination explores how photographers and their sitters helped shape and spread Pan-African solidarity in the mid-20th century. Reflecting the international spirit of the era, the exhibition brings together striking images from photographers working in Central and West African cities. Their portraits capture everyday citizens, vibrant music scenes, and powerful expressions of youth culture, all of which mirrored the political transformations of the time.
The works of Jean Depara, Seydou Keïta, Malick Sidibé, and Sanlé Sory depict life in Bamako, Bobo-Dioulasso, and Kinshasa during an era when decolonization swept the African continent alongside the rise of the US Civil Rights movement. The exhibition also highlights James Barnor and Kwame Brathwaite—photographers based in Europe and North America—whose images contributed to the global construction of Africa as both a political idea and cultural force. Contemporary contributions from artists such as Samuel Fosso, Silvia Rosi, and Njideka Akunyili Crosby demonstrate the enduring relevance of these themes today.
Brimming with possibility, Ideas of Africa: Portraiture and Political Imagination celebrates the photographic portrait as a powerful vehicle of creativity and a lasting catalyst for political thought across the world.
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The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles - On Wilshire Boulevard
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures advances the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through inclusive and accessible exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections. Welcoming visitors from Los Angeles and around the world, the museum works in active partnership with motion picture artists and specialists, scholars, staff, and diverse communities to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema, inspiring discourse, connection, joy, and discovery.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19, 2024:
Quentin Tarantino, John Travolta, and Uma Thurman attend the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures 4th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which held its fourth annual gala tonight, raised over $11 million to support the museumโs exhibitions, education initiatives, and public programming, including screenings, K-12 programs, and access initiatives in service of the general public and the local community of Los Angeles. Dedicated to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking, the gala was generously presented in partnership with RolexโFounding Supporter and Official Watch Partner of the Academy Museum. The company has been with the museum since the beginning. Its recognition of excellence and achievement in cinema is the basis of its long partnership with the Academy. The gala was co-chaired by Academy Museum Trustee, physician, producer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Dr. Eric Esrailian; Oscarโ-nominated actress, producer, director, and activist Salma Hayek Pinault; Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman; Academy Museum Trustee and actress, director, producer, and activist Eva Longoria; and Academy Museum Founding Supporter, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award winner, actor, filmmaker, and studio founder Tyler Perry.
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The celebratory evening, commemorating the acclaimed museumโs three-year anniversary, was a star-studded affair that honored three Hollywood icons for their contributions to film both past and present. Gala co-chair Eva Longoria kicked off the programming for the evening, introducing Director and President of the Academy Museum, Amy Homma, who welcomed guests to the special fundraiser event before introducing the first presenter of the night. Three-time Oscar-winning Director and 23-time nominee, Steven Spielberg presented the Icon Award to Oscar-winning actress, singer, and dancer Rita Moreno. After the dinner service, Colman Domingo made his way to the stage to welcome the next presenter, four-time Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan, who presented friend and recent co-star, Oscar-nominated actor Paul Mescal with the Vantage Award. The Luminary Award was presented by two-time Oscar nominee and long-time collaborator, John Travolta to two-time Oscar-winning and six-time Oscar-nominated writer and director Quentin Tarantino. During his acceptance speech, Quentin Tarantino announced the donation of his first handwritten draft of the script for Pulp Fiction (1994) to the museum. Before the night was over, Ariana Grande closed out the evening with a heartfelt introduction to co-star Cynthia Erivo, who treated guests to a surprise musical performance, singing โIโm Here,โ from The Color Purple, Diana Rossโs โHomeโ from The Wiz (1978)," โSomewhere Over The Rainbowโ from The Wizard of Oz (1939), and Princeโs โPurple Rain.โ
The Vantage Award honors an emerging artist or scholar who is helping to contextualize and challenge dominant narratives around cinema. The Icon Award, presented by Rolex, celebrates an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact. The Luminary Award is given to an artist whose singular contributions have expanded the creative possibilities of cinema. The Icon and Vantage Awards, designed by the Haas Brothers and fabricated by UAP, are solid cast bronze, hand polished, hand stamped, and triple plated in nickel, copper, and 24k gold. The Visionary Award, fabricated by UAP, is a solid cast stainless steel statuette inspired by historic versions of the Oscarยฎ statuette; it is mirror-polished by hand and attached to a cast bronze base with an engraved stainless steel nameplate affixed.
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