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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How to spend a weekend in Battersea, London
The experience The £1.5 billion renovation of Battersea Power Station has transformed this once-tired pocket of South London, and one of the four giant chimneys even houses an elevator that takes you up 109 metres – hence its name, Lift 109 (below). The experience starts with interactive displays detailing the history of the power station, before you enter the glass lift to experience a thrilling Charlie Bucket moment, shooting up towards the clouds (from £17, The culture fix In a handsome building that was once Battersea Town Hall you'll find a hub of dance, music and theatre. The Battersea Arts Centre has been open since 1974 but was nearly destroyed by fire a decade ago; the architecture cleverly marks this so you can see where the original bricks end and the new ones begin. Upcoming shows include singer-songwriter Tom Odell ( and if that's not enough, The Clapham Grand nearby has a brilliant line-up of live comedy ( The hotel Art'otel is the place to stay if you're visiting Battersea. Not only does it have wonderful views over the historic power station next door, but elements of that building's heritage were woven into the hotel's interior design by artist Jaime Hayon, whose works hang in the public areas and spacious bedrooms. Its crowning glory is the heated infinity pool, hot tub and bar on the rooftop, while 15th-floor Portuguese restaurant Joia is a worthy destination in itself (rooms from £259, The market A 6am start might not sound appealing, but early birds will be rewarded with the New Covent Garden Flower Market (it could be worse, the florists have to arrive at 4am). Tracing its roots back to the 17th century, the market is now in the newly revitalised Nine Elms district, where a huge warehouse is filled with flowers and plants from around the world. Breathe in the scents, listen to the market traders' banter and grab yourself a revitalising coffee from the Garden Café. The restaurant Ploussard, on St John's Road, serves Parisian-inspired small plates (below) from a menu that changes biweekly, overseen by chef Matt Harris. It's all buzzy ambience and reasonable prices – our £38 set-lunch menu included beef tempura, dry aged trout and courgette with black garlic croustade ( For a brunch fix, bustling Parker Café ( is the way to go, while Mahali Bakery's banana bread (£6, is worth queuing for. Both are near Battersea Park. The shop Back at the power station complex, The Battersea General Store initially looks like an upmarket convenience store but has been dubbed 'Britain's most expensive corner shop' for its staggering array of bougie produce. This includes 'the most insane wine selection', according to YOU's wine expert Charlotte Kristensen, featuring '£500+ bottles of wine alongside iconic labels, such as a Calvet Sancerre for £26.99.' The store made headlines for stocking a bottle of 1979 Petrus – priced £4,250.
Forbes
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
A New Art And Design Exhibition Featuring Jaime Hayon Opens In Rome
Jaime Hayon's works in the 'Profili e Gesti' group exhibition at Rhinoceros Gallery in Rome Jaime Hayon has long defied the boundaries between art and design, turning everyday objects into whimsical, sculptural statements. His world is one of bold colors, fluid forms and surreal details, where playful fantasy meets exquisite craftsmanship. Whether producing ceramics, furniture, paintings or sculptures, the Spanish designer-artist infuses his creations with a sense of wonder, often drawing from his Mediterranean roots to evoke warmth and emotion. His signature esthetic – sophisticated yet mischievous – transforms everyday objects into talking pieces that invite interaction and storytelling. This artistic approach takes center stage at 'Profili e Gesti', a group exhibition at Rome's Rhinoceros Gallery, presented in collaboration with Paris-based Galerie Kreo. Running until August 31, 2025, it features five designers – Marco Campardo, Pierre Charpin, Jaime Hayon, Jean-Baptiste Fastrez and Chris Kabel – whose works explore material experimentation, craftsmanship and artistic expression. By focusing on profiles and gestures, the show highlights how design shapes space, movement and perception, reinforcing the ongoing dialog between art and design. Galerie Kreo, known for its influence in the world of collectible design, continues its tradition of commissioning limited-edition pieces from leading designers, further solidifying the intersection of creativity and functionality. Hayon's contribution to the exhibition, his 'Atelier Wonderland' series, exemplifies his signature blend of fantasy and refinement. Displayed alongside his wacky paintings and animal-shaped mirrors, his ceramic vases and chandeliers, painted in deep reds and lush greens, are adorned with imaginary creatures, while his glossy white porcelain vases – meticulously decorated with Bisazza mosaic tiles – showcase his mastery of detail. Playful birds, geometric motifs, red hearts and golden arabesques weave together in a dreamlike composition, transforming utilitarian objects into poetic expressions of joy and wonder. He invites us into a world where art and design exist in perfect harmony. Jaime Hayon's Aliraptor Folk mirror Your work has always been defined by playfulness, imagination, wonder and a sense of joy. How did your upbringing and early career shape this approach to art and design? A lot of things describe in my work. Definitely it's playful and definitely it's working with my own imagination. There's always a sense of joy, but there's also a sense of criticism and questioning. If you think about my artwork, it's mainly very playful, but there's always a sort of tension in it. I think I am like a child when I do things. I want to restart from zero every time I start a project. I want to be naive, to have this sense of discovery like a child, so I try to not repeat myself, I start from zero, and that actually makes it playful. I'm always interested in worlds that are lost. I said lost because civilizations were lost. I love anthropology, I love museums, I love history, I love to look at folklore and things in every country that might click in my brain because there's always a link to craftsmanship, which I'm super interested in and I've been defending for years. I've been using craftsmanship since the beginning of my career. I have always been passionate about the people doing things and how you can communicate with them and create something interesting. Describe your creative language. For me, no matter what, there's always a story behind any project I create, there's always a concept, there's always trying to go to my own fantasy world. If you look at a space by Jaime and you look at a painting by Jaime, there is always a link, the forms, the objects, the fantasy behind them, the animal-like shapes, the organic forms, the volumes, the textures, the colors. There's a lot happening. Over the last 25, almost 30, years of my life, I have just explored what my language could be. You've moved seamlessly between art and design. Do you approach these disciplines differently? I remember when I started, everyone in the design world had a school. People were asking me if I came from the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands or from the Royal College of Art. There was no school for me. I was a young guy in Madrid trying to invent what design meant to me. And I think I have left a mark in design because of being unique, not having any background, nobody telling me that's the road to take. I took my own path. That's why I can't respond to your question about moving seamlessly between art and design and how I approach these disciplines. I don't really think about it. I've always gone with my intuition. I've always started a project in the same way. The only difference for me between art and design is function. When you make a sculptural vase that has two holes in it, it's not a sculpture anymore. It's a functional and sculptural object. When there is absolutely no function in it, you can only see it as a sculpture. Do your art and design projects inform one another in your creative process? They really inform each other. If there wasn't that freedom to express myself in the painting world, in the sculpture world and creating installations, which you obviously don't have 100 % with a client when it's a commercial project, my design would not be so experimental, expressive and trying to look for new path. That freedom comes from the art world. That freedom comes from no boundaries. Jaime Hayon, Beast IV, 2024 Your exhibition, 'Bestial', at Mindy Solomon Gallery in Miami last December and January featured fantastical paintings and sculptures. What inspired this body of work, and how did it reflect your artistic evolution over more than two decades? I would say this exhibition was about finding myself and finding what is inside of me. 'Bestial' is like a beast looking at itself in the mirror. I've been painting for the last six years non-stop. I've painted about 157 paintings and done quite a lot of exhibitions around that. My painting practice is growing and my sculpture practice as well, becoming more and more important. To have the chance to exhibit during Art Basel Miami at Mindy Solomon, which is a beautiful gallery, and to be able to show this work and what it means to me, was a fantastic opportunity. 2024 was a hard year. I lost my father in January. I lost my mother several months ago, and I painted that body of work during that period of time. So it's very visceral. You can see the brushstrokes. It's about beauty, it's about looking at yourself, it's about taking some concepts like flowers that are represented in history and not trying to copy the flowers, but trying to invent the flowers, trying to dance with a brush to create new forms. That was very important to me. I think it evolved a lot. What was the response to the exhibition? I had very, very good feedback, I had very good collectors buying the work. The most important thing was that I could do it and that I could show it, and obviously it's bringing out my artistic evolution because I'm not convinced that I had to stop with my success. No, I always have to challenge myself, and painting has been a great challenge. I've been a painter from day one in my life. I'm just taking it back again. I think I can do it quite well and it's a beautiful exploration. I can see myself developing this practice and going somewhere with it. The exhibition was also about bringing out the animal side in me, this fantasy that starts from drawing that goes to painting and ends up in objects and installations. Every animal has a link to something – what the tiger represents, what the snake represents. All these animals, when you use them, they become something new. The body of work comes also from tradition because animals have been representing all kinds of different things in history, from the paintings of Rousseau and the Egyptians to Dali and Miro. Animals have always been there; they've always told us something. I invent the fauna and the flora, exploring the colors, the traces, the formats. I make them in my own way.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Siam Piwat reinforces its position as a Creative Powerhouse in developing global destinations, supporting Bangkok Design Week 2025 with showcases of creative works
BANGKOK, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Siam Piwat, a leading real estate and retail developer, reaffirms its position as a pioneer in creativity-driven global destinations by supporting Bangkok Design Week 2025 with the showcases of exceptional works from Thai and international artists and various activities across its globally renowned shopping centers—Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and ICONSIAM. To create an art and design phenomenon and reinforce its role as a Creative Powerhouse, Siam Piwat is set to continuously introduce unprecedented experiences and deliver inspiration for visitors, promoting Thailand as a global hub for the creative economy. Chanisa Kaewruen, Head of Creative and Innovation, Siam Piwat Co., Ltd. stated, "Siam Piwat has remained steadfast in its commitment to crafting experiences that continually leave visitors amazed (Be Amazed), inspired (Be Inspired) while playing a key role in revolutionizing the industry (Be Revolutionary) through every generation. We were the first shopping mall in Thailand to open creative spaces that make art a part of the everyday lifestyle. As a pioneer, we have introduced new experiences that blend art, culture, innovation, and aesthetics to ensure equal accessibility for everyone." "Siam Piwat's shopping centers serve as hubs of creativity and inspiration. We have continuously collaborated with Thai and international artists, designers, and emerging talents to create world-class works within our malls. Additionally, we actively support the growth of a creative community, fostering its development into one of the largest art communities in Thailand." In 2025, Siam Piwat has collaborated with the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) and various partners as a key supporter of Bangkok Design Week 2025, which runs from February 8–23, 2025 with the theme "Design Up+Rising: Facing Challenges with a Positive Twist". Siam Piwat has provided spaces for Thai and international artists, to showcase their talents in two districts: Siam District—home to Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery—and Khlong San District, ICONSIAM. Among highlights are "The Future in Our Hand", a one-of-a-kind sculpture by renowned artist Jaime Hayon, who collaborates with Siam Paragon for the first time in Thailand, and Red Bubble by Donghoon Oh, South Korean contemporary artist. Another one is Reflection You - an immersive art installation by acclaimed artist Arnon Neiysoongnoen, and Visual Merchandising, a creative showcase celebrating Chinese New Year under the theme "Harmony of Prosperity: A New Year's Awakening." ICONSIAM, a pioneer in creating the first Art in Mall experience, presents the showcases of exclusive artworks, art installations, and activities. Highlights include ICONCRAFT X THANIYA : The Stellar Zodiac Collection - An exhibition that tells the story of zodiac signs, and ICONSIAM ART & CULTURE, showcasing invaluable masterpieces that elevate Thai art to the global stage. Bangkok Design Week 2025 takes place across various districts in Bangkok. Stay updated on exhibition details within Siam Piwat's shopping centers by following the official Facebook page: Siam Piwat and its shopping centers' pages at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Siam Piwat Sign in to access your portfolio
