Indholdsfortegnelse for March 2017 i Home Journal

1. THE MORE YOU KNOW Dedicated arts institutions and non-profits are doing plenty of work revealing the artists behind the art fairs right here in Hong Kong. 2. LOOKING NORTH Stockholm is a true hub of Scandinavian style; we shortlist the best places to shop, eat, and explore. 3. FUR-EVER FRIENDS Treat your pet with design furniture as appealing and tasteful as yours at pet lifestyle store Bark Department. 4. NEW YORK GLAMOUR We interview tastemaker Olivier Lordonnois, general manager of swank hotel The Mark, located right at the heart of New York's happening art district. 5. CHECKING IN Curated by Dimore Studio, The Casa Fayette hotel in Mexico revives old world charm. Visit our website at homejournal.hk Like us on Facebook @homejournal Follow us on Instagram @homejournal Join us…

pick PIONEERS IN PARIS Art and design fair PAD is back, highlighting young and innovative design masterminds such as Thomas Bayart, Alexandre Frédéric and Michèle Hayem showcasing modern and contemporary pieces for its 21st edition at Jardin de Tuileries. March 22-26. pad-fairs.com THE COMPELLING QUALITIES OF THE NATURAL WORLD TELL A STUNNING VISUAL STORY ART OF AMBIGUITY Dorthe Mathiesen introduces a new photography series, California Dreaming, for Vissevasse. Taken during a trip in America, these colour-rich images highlight the powerful relationship between humans and nature. vissevasse.com HANG IN THERE Untitled Story’s Untitled Pocket is a clever storage solution that combines aesthetics with practicality. Pushing the boundaries of traditional hangers that just hold garments or towels, this shelf and pocket organiser features hanging hooks, cuts and holes that allow customisation in…

The Scandinavian aesthetic of less-is-more may have reigned in the design world over the past few years. But as the seasons change, it’s time to move away from playing it safe and start celebrating your individuality. As one of the most versatile and sophisticated materials, velvet can easily infuse glamour into any space. Pair it with deep jewel tones or bright bold colours for a one-of-a-kind visual experience. Even those less familiar with such flourish in their interiors shouldn’t shy away from embracing their adventurous side – you can always easily alter the ambience of an abode by properly selecting the colour of your velvet and the way you furnish the space. Get creative and take some inspiration from the following pages for a covetable abode. SOFT LUXURY BALANCE THE…

RAW AND UNPOLISHED – A SORT OF ANTI-WHITE CUBE – THE WALLS PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR THE FAMILY’S ART Milan’s magnificent history cannot be considered without mentioning the house of Visconti. The family rose to power in the early 13th century, ruling the Italian capital of fashion and design for almost 200 years. The name continues to command respect today, propagated by the likes of celebrated film director Luchino Visconti and jewellery designer Osanna Visconti di Modrone. Famed for her distinctive, dramatic pieces, Osanna’s creativity isn’t confined to beautiful baubles. Just one look inside her family abode – situated a few steps from the Duomo in the heart of the city’s historic centre – shows that her talents are equally weighted in furniture and interior design. The sober facade of…

KEEP IT SIMPLE WITH CLEAN LINES AND ALLOW EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY MATERIALS TO ELEVATE THE DESIGN 01. STOCKHOLM Designed by Mario Ruiz and part of a Red Dot award-winning collection, this Stockholm sideboard features a singular aluminium top surface, height adjustable shelves and optional cable outlets. Available at Establo Lifestyle Store 02. BOCONCEPT This dainty Cupertino desk comes in two sizes plus a wall-mounted version, and in different colours. Aside from drawers, it has integrated Bluetooth enabled speakers and easy cable management. 03. EMOH The Fiesty Sideboard houses plenty of storage space, including drawers, while slim legs provide extra storage underneath the unit. The combination of light coloured cupboard doors and wood carcass lend it a playful appearance. FROM ECO-TEAK TO HAMMERED BRASS, THE DEVIL IS, AS ALWAYS, IN THE DETAILS…

THETIC INTELLIGENT APPLIANCES AND AES APPOINTMENT S MAKE AN IMPRES SION 01. FORT STREET STUDIO Fort Street Studio’s Desu carpet is too beautiful not to admire. Crafted from hand-knotted wild silk, its dreamy colour combinations and organic watercolour-inspired design make it a work of art in its own right. 02. ELECTROLUX Electrolux’s new UltraMix technology mixes detergent with water before beginning your washing cycle – rather than combining them once they’re in the machine drum – resulting in a deeper clean and less colour fading for your clothes that’s more energy and time-efficient too. 03. RASONIC The Rasonic RBV-8 Bathroom Thermo Ventilator is a six-in-one powerhouse, offering heating, cooling, ventilation, air circulation, pre-heating and air purifying settings. Easy window mounting and a timer make climate control a cinch. 04. NOBILI…

Photographer Valentina Loffredo’s pictures are worth at least a thousand words. Vibrant, graphic and playful, their irrefutable charm has garnered the Hong Kong-based Italian upwards of 80,000 followers on Instagram, as well as invites from brands, galleries and publications from around the world hoping to channel some of her whimsical appeal. We spoke to Valentina about what motivated her to first pick up the camera, where she finds her inspiration and what we can expect in the year ahead. In 2013, I watched a Ted Talk called "Try Something New for 30 Days" – and I did, every 30 days for a few months, until I tried photography and I stopped counting. Photography soon became a tool to express my artistic vision. Through my camera and careful planning, I started…

“WHEN I WAKE UP, I DON'T EVEN HAVE TO GET OUT OF BED. EVEN WHEN I'M LYING DOWN I CAN SEE THE SEA AND THE SKY” There are three things Nancy Gabriel particularly loves about the Beirut apartment she shares with her husband Salim and their three children. The first is the volume – it measures nearly 6,000sqft and has a ceiling height of more than 13 feet – while the others are the ample natural light and the gorgeous views of the Mediterranean. There are also vistas over the rest of the city; sometimes when Salim goes on a business trip, she and the kids watch from the window in the dining area as his plane takes off. "When I wake up, I don’t even have to get out…

“Our father always told us to do whatever you want to do in life, but do it with passion and always give it your best,” recall Giovanni and Alessandro Abruscio, who discovered their shared vocation while working the family land in the town of Orta Nova, Italy. The brothers made pasta for the larder, harvested grapes with their uncle and picked olives all over the Tavoliere with their grandfather, who would then bring them on his tractor to the olive mill to show them “how the oil should be done”. Imbued with a deep sense of curiosity since childhood, the brothers’ journeys took them from Orta Nova to Milan and, after finishing their studies, to Australia, England and the US. Throughout it all, they never lost their bond with the…

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Although trends and movements in the creative world continually change, art is a timeless subject that has a transformative effect on people and places. Dubbed Hong Kong’s Art Month, March is an exciting time with Art Basel, Art Central (of which Home Journal is a partner) and the Asia Contemporary Art Show, as well as a host of other exhibitions infusing dynamic energy throughout the city. Befittingly, we’ve dedicated this issue to celebrating art. In our Design section, we take an in-depth look at how the arts scene has evolved over the years, focusing on highlights at the fairs this month (Page 81). We also uncover the talents of Valentina Loffredo – an Instagram sensation who dazzles with her bold, graphic photography (Page 68). In our new column, Spaces (Page…

COLLETTE WANTED THE HOME’S STYLE TO BE EXPRESSIVE BUT “FLOW WITH AN UNDERSTATED SIMPLICITY” When Collette Dinnigan shut down her fashion business three years ago, she wanted to change her whole life, not just her work one. She sold her historic sandstone cottage in Sydney’s Paddington, her neighbourhood of more than 20 years, and swapped an urban lifestyle for the seaside calm of Watsons Bay. Collette and her husband, Bradley Cocks, wanted plenty of space for 11-year-old daughter Estella and energetic three-year-old son Hunter. The family walks everywhere and can get to the beach in two minutes, where Bradley dives for lobsters and abalone. "If you look at this house, it reflects how I want to live," says Collette of the family’s new home, a 1920s-era former Masonic Lodge…

AN ERSTWHILE MULTISTOREY CARPARK, THE SPACE HAS TAKEN ON AN ENTIRELY NEW LEASE OF LIFE SINCE SIMON ASSUMED THE ROLE OF CUSTODIAN In 1976, Artforum magazine published an essay by installation artist and prominent critic Brian O’Doherty, titled "Inside the White Cube". It set the art world abuzz, coining the term for the now-ubiquitous mode of display that came to prominence during the early 20th century. With the understanding of a practitioner and the precision of a scholar, O’Doherty argued that the function of a gallery was to remove all cues that interfere with the fact that what is being admired is art. What happens, however, when art is viewed within a different context? The home of Simon Birch, the Hong Kong-based, UK-born artist of Armenian…

I first came across illustrator Jeremiah Goodman’s work in Milan in 2005. I was in between shows during the city’s Fashion Week and decided to make a stop at 10 Corso Como – the multi-brand boutique that’s the height of chic in a country oozing with style. I wandered through the book section and chanced upon an oversized monograph of his work, titled Jeremiah: A Romantic Vision . I was immediately hooked, for page upon page were glorious artistic renderings of impossibly chic rooms of an incredible list of celebrities and personalities – from creative types like Cecil Beaton and Diana Vreeland to boldfaced names like President and Mrs Reagan and Baron and Baroness Philippe de Rothschild. Jeremiah’s work is a unique exploration of art and interior design and fashion…

A bench is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture – be it in a snug nook for one to sit on and relax, or as an occasional table in a hallway on which to place plants and design objects. Designed by Norm Architects for Menu, the Meet bench makes a minimal yet striking statement in any interior. Carefully created from rounded forms and exuding lightness, this sleek piece subtly pays tribute to traditional piano benches while adapting to modern functionality. menu.as…