A New Guard of Curators in New York | HUR Reads
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A New Guard of Curators in New York
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For a Chef Beloved by the Art and Fashion Worlds, Flowers Make a Main Course
We’ve been following chef Rose Chalalai Singh for a while. Originally from Bangkok, she opened her first restaurant in Paris, Ya Lamai, in 2009. In 2021 she opened Rose Kitchen, located in the Marais. Writer Gisela Williams takes us through chef Rose Chalalai Singh's career, while Singh collects edible flowers from artist Danh Vo’s farm near Berlin for a lunch she’s preparing for some close friends.
T MAGAZINE
The Wall Street Journal’s Marshall Heyman speaks with American actress Anne Hathaway. Through 20 quick fire questions we get a look into the mind of the Academy Award winner. From her approach to getting dressed to her favorite at-home meal. We always prefer a more in-depth conversation, but are always interested in the workings of the mind of an inspiring woman.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Jewelry platform Finematter aims to make the industry a more sustainable place. Founded by Danish entrepreneur Caroline Chalmer, who previously worked at McKinsey and the Global Fashion Agenda in Copenhagen, puts independent designers first and helps them scale up in a sustainable way. The platform even offers certification and pays royalties on resale. The platform has a similar approach to Farfetch, offering a range of jewelry brands through a direct-to-consumer business model. Writer Kate Matthams dives deeper into the platform’s way of working and success so far.
FORBES
Writer Reena Devi dives into the Tokyo art market. She speaks with a range of gallerists and the Art Week Tokyo co-founder about the opportunities, limitations and current state of the art market in Tokyo. Over the past year there have been new art marker-related initiatives, growing the country’s collector base, matching the increasing number of collectors in Asia. With Japan being known globally for its tastelevel, we wouldn’t be surprised if Tokyo becomes one of the new art capitals.
ARTSY
The New York Times profiles a slew of design galleries started by a new guard of curators in New York. With most retail moving online, every physical showroom, vintage store, pop-up or gallery has become more of a curated experience. Writer Aileen Kwun says: “Manhattan has seen a swell of design galleries started by new curators – many of them young and intent on making their mark in a growing market for collectible, limited edition works that straddle the line between sculpture and functional furniture.”