Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2020 i Home Journal

The great spiritual writer Thomas Merton once said: “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” I was reflecting this statement as we were putting together this issue - centered around the power of art and how it plays a profound role in affecting our emotions and how we see the world. Indeed, there is no doubt that artistic expression inspires as it engages the heart and mind and has the ability to effect societal change. My tasteful friend, Pak Man Lee recently brought me to the attention of artist Lucien Smith’s work (So Fear Eats the Soil being his current exhibition) and his purposeful community: Save the People - an organization providing a platform for creative inquiry and experimentation. When I viewed the exhibition…

It’s every design lover’s dream to establish an enterprise with talents who share the same values and passion; what’s even better is when your business partners are your trusted friends. Creative studio Kimu Design – the brainchild of three aspiring designers and long-time friends based in Helsinki and Taipei respectively – is one of the few successful firms that functions just as well as operating on the same continent. Famed for a unique take on modern, refreshing aesthetics, Alex Yeh, Kelly Lin and Ketty Shih are dedicated to imbuing traditional values into all designs they conceive with an aim to “communicate internationally” – to introduce Taiwanese craftsmanship to the world. We speak to the team on their inspiration, collaborative process and everything in between. We founded Kimu Design out of…

NO BOUNDARIES Denmark is known as one of the most desired design countries. For those who plan to visit the alluring nation, be sure to drop by the newly launched multifaceted art gallery Alium in Copenhagen. Housed within a historic building next to Frederiksberg Town Hall, you will be greeted by curated art collections and unique objects crafted by both emerging and established artists, such as Amanda Betz, Annette Hallbäck and Noa Noon Gammelgaard. aliumcph.com ZOOM IN STYLE WITHIN THE ARTSY ENVIRONS OF THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL Entice A WINDOW INTO THE WORLD At a time when we're all on the inside looking out, Mandarin Oriental has created a selection of branded backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting. From London to Paris to Bangkok, inspire your imagination by transporting yourself, and your…

KNOWN FOR HIS LIGHT AND GENTLE ARCHITECTUTRAL SCHEMES, ISACCO WAS INSPIRED BY THE IDEA OF LINES Peek inside the home of any avid art collector, and one is likely to be struck not just by the sheer dynamism of the works on display but also how deftly they have been arranged to harmonise within a space. That is certainly the case for this two-storey duplex nestled on an idyllic street in central Milan. Converted by Isacco Brioschi Architects into the home of a well-cultured couple as well as their impressive assemblage of paintings, sculptures and precious objects – a reflection of their wideranging collecting interests – the residence brims with a distinct flow and fluidity that invite the eye to wander from one curio to another. “Creating an elegant lightness…

01. ZODIAC Designed by Umberto Asnago, Penta's Lit changes with the light. When off, Lit is a suspended sculpture - a minimal tube with reflections that play on the glass. When lit, the lamp reveals a bright, warm and gentle soul. 02. NATURE EVOLUTION Sinuous lines take over in two pendant series by Bomma – Pebble and Soap. The diverse shapes and colours inspired by the smooth beach pebbles and iridescent soap bubbles allow for many distinctive combinations that illicit surprise and wonder. 03. ESTABLO Establo Lifestyle brings in the award-winning modernist Birdy lamp, relaunched by Norwegian brand Northern, along with the Annular pendant, a modern interpretation of the classic cone by Canadian studio M-S-D-S. 04. HERMÈS Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby have created two complementary table lamps in contrasting…

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ARTHUR DE VILLEPIN CHAIRMAN AND CO-FOUNDER VILLEPIN “The ability for art to bring people together is at the heart of what we are trying to achieve. It is during these challenging times that we need art, and it is even more important for us – and for Hong Kong – to stay strong and launch the gallery during this difficult moment. We are confident and optimistic about the future of Hong Kong and feel our exhibition with Zao Wou-Ki, with its message of friendship and reconciliation, is now more necessary and meaningful than ever.” “ART HAS AN OPEN EYE ON OUR LIVES; IT HAS TO DEAL WITH REALITY AND THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH” COLLETTE DINNIGAN FASHION AND INTERIOR DESIGNER “Everyone knows me for my feminine aesthetic, for the fabrics and…

It’s hard to believe that such a delightfully designed space as Lindley Lindenberg in Frankfurt would encourage its guests to venture outside as much as possible to embark on a journey of discovery.“We deliberately kept each guest room to the minimum size as they are intended for sleeping, showering and retreating,” stresses Juliane Maier, Studio Aberja’s interior designer. “After all, life is happening out there.” Determined not to define the quality of the accommodation by the size of its space, Lindley’s 100 guest rooms are purposely designed to a compact, cocooning dimension to reinforce socializing and nurturing a new quality of life with a sense of togetherness. Situated in eastern Frankfurt, the hotel articulates a delicate narrative that bridges the area’s industrial heritage and international modern aesthetic. “We wanted to…

ONE ST JOHN’S WOOD A WORLD-CLASS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN CENTRAL LONDON LOCATION: ST JOHN’S WOOD, LONDON APARTMENTS One St John's Wood is a collection of 112 apartments and penthouses that will set a new benchmark for luxury living in the city. Situated in the well-connected neighbourhood of St John's Wood, an abundance of museums, galleries, theatres and history are accessible at your fingertips. Journeys to Bond Street and Knightsbridge take as little as nine minutes, with highly regarded universities like London Business School and London School of Economics either within walking distance or a 15-minute tube ride away. The 410-acre Regent's Park is right next door, or one can overlook the world-famous Lord's Cricket Ground from their unique geometrically designed inset balconies. Inside, bespoke kitchens feature high gloss units and…