Sculptor Antony Gormley on achieving greatness
Australian collectors covet the work of Antony Gormley, one of the world’s most in-demand artists. At 73, the sculptor unveils his stately home takeover and discusses the privileges of success.
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Beau Neilson’s thriving private philanthropic live music venue
Phoenix Central Park is on a mission to encourage boldness, bravery and exploration via a space that democratises the experience for audiences and performers alike.
Sydney’s leading architect on creating a space you never want to leave
Madeleine Blanchfield Architects is short-listed for four of its recently completed projects at this month’s Australian Interior Design Awards. We sit down with its principal to discuss why she always works from the inside out.
The cultural curators reframing our private and commercial collections
From seasoned collectors to enthusiasts just starting out, private buyers and corporate entities are increasingly looking to art consultants to impart their discerning eye, global connections and investment nous.
Timor-Leste artist Maria Madeira’s potent, political exhibition
Venice Biennale this year welcomes the inaugural pavilion from Timor-Leste, featuring a powerful and poetic work by an esteemed contemporary artist that shines a light on the suffering and bravery of her fellow countrywomen.
Indoor slides and fromageries: How the ultra-rich are renovating
Bragworthy home improvements among ultra-high net worth homeowners are far more inventive than ever before. Think a year-round indoor kitchen garden or a custom soundtrack for the country estate.
‘Call me an oligarch and you’ll pay for it’: Hotel billionaire
They say he is the Russian James Bond. Meditating on his private jet, taking art advice from Leonardo DiCaprio, the owner of the luxury resort brand lives large. Just don’t call Vlad Doronin an oligarch.
These new timepieces prove watchmaking can take you anywhere
References to the Moon landing, a deeply glamorous vintage revival and innovation from an enduring name.
Albus Lumen kicks off Australian Fashion Week
The label excels in the art of quiet luxury but designer Marina Afonina is making noise with the latest collection.
The food-inspired decor trend approved by Martha Stewart
Forget tasteful florals, modern dinner parties are likely to feature a bunch of carrots and kale in full bloom.
Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew on Australian wine & hospitality
The irreverent Noble Rot brand traverses a cult magazine, a trio of lauded London restaurants and an international wholesale business, all of which are changing the conversation about wine.
Aussie designers pursuing American dreams
Changing economic conditions and new pathways to brand recognition are reshaping how Australian labels think about expansion in the US.
The top chefs serving our cultural institutions
Across the nation, galleries, theatre companies, museums and beloved heritage buildings are upping the ante when it comes to the food they offer to visitors, using the platform to share the rich culinary story of Australia.
From modelling to Mad Max: Charlee Fraser’s bold next act
She leaps from fashion to film with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga but honouring her heritage and developing opportunities for first nations creatives is where the model and actor’s true passion lies.
Filipino-Australian chef Hanz Gueco makes waves in the Paris food scene
Meet the expat chef shaking up Paris dining with his French-Chinese fusion restaurant, Cheval d’Or.
‘May shock some’: P.E Nation gets a makeover
She’s now the singular driving force behind the powerhouse athleisure brand. But Pip Edwards is undaunted by the challenge and is ready to abandon clashing colours, prints and logo-laden designs.
Meet the first Australian restaurateur to be awarded three Michelin stars
Brett Graham, who was born in Newcastle, has achieved the most prestigious culinary accolade for his renowned London restaurant, The Ledbury.
Inside the lives of the Stefanovics who left media
The couple swap city careers for life on a vast almond farm and the thrill – and challenge – of launching their own food venture.
Your May guide to the best art, culture and film
Creativity abounds, artwork that excites and Sydney gets its glow on. Fill up your cultural calendar with our May must-sees.
Fashionable lives reimagined for the small screen
The industry’s most influential figures – Karl Lagerfeld, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior included – are having their tales told on TV, as the companies behind these brands look to Hollywood to grow their reach.
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