A selection of architecture, art & culture, travel & lifestyle, and design articles online.
For a full list of articles, visit my author pages: plainmagazine - artexplored - untappedcities - fubiz
This Australian Barn is a Rustic Retreat for a City Couple and their Equine Companions (PlainMagazine)
Step into this stunning rural retreat in Pullenvale, Australia, designed by Paul Uhlmann Architects for a couple of city dwellers and their equine companions.
Argentina’s Legarreta House by INestudio Arquitectura (PlainMagazine)
INestudio Arquitectura’s Legarreta House is nestled amid the picturesque foothills near Mendoza, Argentina, a single-storey structure crafted from a raw and honest materials palette that connects with the site’s rugged surroundings.
Olson Kundig’s Maxon Studio (PlainMagazine)
Olson Kundig Architects unveiled a two-storey studio entirely set upon railroad tracks. Maxon Studio, which pays tribute to Washington’s rail industry, was designed to move back and forth on the rails, joining or disconnecting from the main living volume as desired.
Izzy Du Takes the Unorthodox into the Wearable (PlainMagazine)
In her 2021 collection, Terranova, Izzy Du presents a series of grandiose shapes and unconventional silhouettes showing how far the Chinese-Canadian artist is willing to push fashion’s creative boundaries.
The Influences of Yan Pei-Ming (ArtExplored)
The Chinese painter’s iconic figures blur the boundary between real and imagined.
island6: Fueling Shanghai’s Creative Industry (ArtExplored)
The beating heart of China’s contemporary art scene is an island.
Yue Minjun returns with lockdown-inspired paintings (ArtExplored)
Interview with the Chinese artist on how his creativity blossomed in COVID exile
You Needn’t Be a Comic Book Nerd to Appreciate ‘Drawing Shanghai’ (SmartShanghai)
The greatest Shanghai history lesson that requires little to no reading.
Exhibition review, Shanghai
The Attic 228 (SmartShanghai)
Eco-friendly treasures abound at the Attic on Anfu Lu, featuring locally crafted brands and sustainable finds for everyone on your list.
Boocup Bookstore (SmartShanghai)
Boocup Bookstore (Jing’An Kerry Center) review and photography for SmartShanghai
Dosage Bread & Wine (SmartShanghai)
The perfect blend of morning coffee, afternoon tea, and evening wines are at Julu Lu's cozy hideaway, Dosage.
Dive into L’Éloi’s Refreshing Creative Pool of Talent (PlainMagazine)
A feature on Montreal-based studio L’Éloi’s pool of creative talent working in the fields of photography, videography, art direction, filmography and creative production.
Entre Lumière et Ténèbres : L'Évasion Poétique de Todd Hido (Fubiz)
Une exploration des paysages envoûtants et des portraits énigmatiques de photographe Todd Hido.
Rencontre avec Chiara Bonetti : L'esthétique de l'imperfection (Fubiz)
Un entretien exclusif avec Chiara Bonetti, l'artiste derrière l'esthétique de la "parfaite imperfection" et la série captivante Cosmic Boredom.
The Broken Arm (Shopikon)
Discover this northern Marais sunlit boutique offering curated fashion from emerging designers and renowned brands, complemented by a chic café experience.
Etat Libre d’Orange (Shopikon)
Creativity knows no bounds in this Marais fragrance house.
Centre Culturel Suisse (Shopikon)
A dose of Swiss art and culture in the heart of the Marais
Nose (Shopikon)
Step into the world of personalized scent with Nose, where finding your signature fragrance becomes an unforgettable experience.
L’Eclaireur (Shopikon)
Delve into the avant-garde world of L'Eclaireur, where fashion meets art in Paris's most stunning locations since 1980.
Living Within the Walls of a Saudi Arabian Compound (The Culture-ist)
Detailing my time as an expat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It’s one thing to read about it, and another to actually live it.