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“A chair, an armchair or a table must be elements in which one can feel an individual presence…their design should respond to the thinking and the actions of the people who live in that environment.” -Carlo di Carli Carlo di Carli, a modernist designer, architect and...

With summer just around the corner, we are looking forward to all the different kinds of of events taking place all over the world these next few months. 2021 is becoming the year for opportunity and change as global access to the vaccine grows. We...

Interior designer Vincent Darré has become a part of some of most fashionable circles in Paris. He started his career in fashion in the 1980s and worked for Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Fendi, and Moschino. It wasn't until the mid 2000s that Vincent started using...

Needing a little art therapy these days? This week we wanted to feature a few Austin art exhibits that are available to the public this month. The Mexican-American cultural center is highlighting the works of Endo Marto through a virtual show and installation at the...

At a time when the future feels less predictable than ever, Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri has taken inspiration from divination, presenting a dramatic collection inspired by the tarot. In an interview with vogue, Chiuri describes how the emotional impact of pandemic isolation is...

Roberto Baciocchi, the man responsible for the surreal, sophisticated and chic look of hundreds of Prada stores has offered a peek into his Tuscan "Palace". We are so inspired by the interior spaces of this great minimalist architect's home and how he blends the old...

"What would a park look like and how would it function if it takes the rules of social distancing as a design guideline. And what can we learn from a space like this that still has value after the pandemic." - Chris Precht Precht, an Austria-based...

Line Vautrin was one of the most unique and fiercely independent artists of her time. The French artist of the 20th century once named “the poetess of metal” by Vogue magazine, created a legacy of inspired work that the New York Times described as “bold,...

As we enter the holiday season, our team at Jean-Marc Fray would like to take a moment to share how grateful we are for our community. From Austin, Texas to Italy and France, we are blessed to be surrounded by friends who share our passion...

In an effort to raise money to rebuild Beirut after the explosion that shook the city in August, 60 international architects are coming together and auctioning off a collection of their works. The collection features a variety of architectural drawings, sculptures and paintings designed by...