Design journalist Dan Rubinstein introduces listeners to the leading tastemakers of the creative world, from master chefs to experimental architects. Join Dan o...
Some designers push boundaries, but Italy’s leading design thinker is known for breaking them. As a daring practitioner, urban planner, and architectural theorist, as well as the president of the Triennale Milano, Boeri brings big ideas to design that bridge the gap between man and the environment. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the tree-covered Bosco Verticale in Milan, he speaks with Dan about his once-radical ideas; what it was like growing up in the shadow of his renowned mother, Cini Boeri; his next major project in Nepal; and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sybil and David Yurman: The Artists Who Built an Empire
One of the most successful American luxury brands started when two young artists fell in love, going on to create a jewelry brand that has stood the test of time. Now celebrating a new book with Phaidon on their impressive artistry, Sybil and David Yurman take a look back at their incredible careers that span multiple decades of design, craft, and art. On this episode, Dan speaks with the duo about their rebellious youth, how their son is carrying on the family torch, the time Sybil ran into Jack Kerouac, what Kate Moss is really like, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Calida Rawles: “Once You Put a Black Figure in Water, There’s Context”
Known for her stunning and photorealistic paintings, artist Calida Rawles creates works laden with societal commentary and stunning beauty. On this podcast, Dan speaks with the rising star about her first solo museum show, the bumps along the road to finding her stride in the contemporary art world, her meditative process, the legacy of racism that informs her artworks, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hans Ulrich Obrist: “Art Can Always Come to Us Through Different Channels”
As one of the world’s most respected curators of contemporary art and the current artistic director of London’s Serpentine, Hans Ulrich Obrist is truly on top of his game. Through his innovative programming, his definition-making books, and his endless quest for knowledge and connections, Obrist has taught us to look differently at a profession so crucial in a changing world. On this episode, Dan speaks with the art-world dynamo about how he once curated an exhibition in his kitchen, why he owns an Xbox, the important evolutions of the Serpentine, the future of his profession, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Elizabeth Diller: Pushing the Creative Boundaries in Architecture
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Diller, the award-winning architect, educator, and founding partner of powerhouse firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, has constantly advocated for a robust take on the profession that can transform cities and lives in a positive way. And with her firm’s new massive monograph, she’s made the case for the power of art and creativity in the sometimes cold and calculating world of architecture. On this first episode of season 12, Dan speaks with the visionary on her unlikely start in the profession, the romance that would change her life forever, and what cities like New York need in order to harness the power of good design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Design journalist Dan Rubinstein introduces listeners to the leading tastemakers of the creative world, from master chefs to experimental architects. Join Dan on a virtual journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel—all the elements of a well-lived life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.