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CBC
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
B.C. art gallery displays Lego exhibit interpreting ancient African kingdom
A new exhibit at the Kelowna Art Gallery explores African history and legend using Lego. Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships, is a series of Lego block sculptures. Ekow Nimako is the Ghanaian Canadian artist who created the works. CBC News caught up with him as they were being installed.
Tatler Asia
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Mother's Day 2025: 7 well-designed gifts to honour the most important women in your life
2. cc-tapis Rebus rugs by India Mahdavi Above cc-tapis Rebus rug by Iranian-French architect and designer India Mahdavi (Photo: Instagram / @cc_tapis) Above Each rug is both artwork and object balancing abstraction and symbolism (Photo: Instagram / @cc_tapis) Bring some colour into her home with these Rebus hand-knotted rugs by cc-tapis, in collaboration with acclaimed Iranian-French architect and designer India Mahdavi. Bridging the realms of fine art and interior design, and forming a visual language that is both cryptic and playful, Mahdavi crafts a design puzzle that balances abstraction and symbolism. Don't miss: Architecture for Dogs: Innovative spaces reimagined for canine companions Above Fade effect achieved through alternation of wool threads in varied saturations (Photo: Instagram / @cc_tapis) Above Saturated colours and bold, unexpected forms offer fresh insight with every glance (Photo: Instagram / @cc_tapis) Each rug functions as both artwork and object, with translated words, phrases and ideas converging through saturated colours and bold, unexpected forms–a figurative language that invites interpretation, offering fresh insight with every glance. Produced in the cc-tapis atelier in Nepal, the Rebus collection showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Its distinctive fade effect, achieved through careful alternation of wool threads in varied saturations–resulting in a palette that is both subtle and striking. Read more: Home tour: A nature-inspired lakefront retreat in Canada blends quiet luxury with seasonal beauty 3. Lego Art Vincent Van Gogh–Sunflowers wall art set Above The Lego wall art set captures the brilliance of Van Gogh's painting in 1889 Arles (Photo: Lego) What better flowers to get your mum than those that last forever? And which blossoms speak better of permanence than Vincent Van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers ? Created in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam–which holds the world's largest Van Gogh collection, including the original Sunflowers painting–this three-dimensional buildable interpretation by Lego captures the brilliance of the work the artist painted in Arles in 1889. See also: 10 most expensive Lego Star Wars sets to bring home on Star Wars Day Photo 1 of 3 Van Gogh's iconic use of light, shade and layered yellow hues come to life (Photo: Lego) Photo 2 of 3 16 sunflowers with adjustable petals (Photo: Lego) Photo 3 of 3 A printed tile bearing Van Gogh's signature (Photo: Lego) Featuring 16 sunflowers with adjustable petals, a removable frame, a printed tile bearing Van Gogh's signature, and a hanger element for elegant wall display–see how Van Gogh's iconic use of light, shade and layered yellow hues come to life as you spend quality time with mum in constructing the 2,615-piece composition. Don't miss: Lego Art meets Van Gogh: Inside the revolutionary 'Sunflowers' design 4. Pern Baan OTS Chair by Office of Tangible Space Above A reinterpretation that blends sculptural form with artisanal process (Photo: Pern Baan) Above Bridging high-precision metalwork with traditional craftsmanship in Thailand (Photo: Pern Baan) The OTS Chair by Pern Baan–a Thai-American furniture brand founded by Robert Sukrachand–and New York–based studio Office of Tangible Space is a bold reinterpretation of the classic dining chair that blends sculptural form with artisanal process. Crafted in Thailand, a country whose design culture bridges high-precision metalwork with traditional handcraft, the chair features a powder-coated steel frame in graphic green or soft cream, and paired with a handwoven cotton cord seat and an open base that maintains a visually lightweight yet grounded presence. Read more: 7 iconic cantilever chairs that shaped modern furniture 5. Sage Living Starlight Ori side table Above Inspired by the geometric folding design of origami (Photo: Sage Living) Relive your shared childhood memories with mum with Sage Living's Starlight collection–a furniture series that draws inspiration from childhood memories of paper folding or origami. Designed by co-founders Keerthi Tummala and Ram Kabadi, the collection celebrates the magic of folded design, where clean lines and thoughtful construction evoke nostalgia–those moments when boats, cranes, and airplanes came to life through simple creases and folds. See also: Home tour: A luxurious multigenerational home near New Delhi showcasing homegrown materials Capturing the essence of origami through masterful integration of traditional Indian craftsmanship, the Ori side table features honey onyx and silver pyrite stone pieced together with Pietra Dura inlay techniques–the slicing and cutting of materials into different shape sections, before assembling back together seamlessly. Set atop highly reflective chrome legs, the geometric forms and clean lines reflect paper folding's elegant simplicity, creating a captivating illusion that is both visually intriguing and practical in functionality. Don't miss: Rikke Frost revolutionises Danish design at Carl Hansen & Søn 6. Pratesi Botanica bedding collection Above Pratesi captures the romance of the Italian countryside in bloom (Photo: Instagram / @ Above The Tre Righe hand-embroidery set against Egyptian cotton percale (Photo: Instagram / @ Designed to elevate every moment of rest for your mum, the Botanica collection by Italian luxury linen and bedding brand Pratesi captures the romance of the Italian countryside in bloom–winding buds, florals and soft dappled light. Woven by artisans in Italy, the collection features a rich tapestry of flowers set against a base of Egyptian cotton percale, evoking the timeless charm of la dolce vita . The bedding caps off on a luxurious hand-embroidered note with Pratesi's celebrated three-line embroidery–the Tre Righe , and the brand's subtle emblem nestled among the vines. Read more: 5 interior designer tips for kid-friendly bedrooms that grow with your children 7. King Living Sleep+ Mattress and bed Above Every layer of the King Living Sleep+ Mattress is engineered for customisable support, enhance airflow and wick away moisture (Photo: King Living) Exceptional rest is important to all mothers, and whether your mum prefers firm support, cloud-like softness or something in between, the modular and customisable Sleep+ Mattress by King Living may be what is needed for a restful night of uninterrupted sleep. See also: 5 ways to create a luxurious bedroom that promotes uninterrupted sleep Each component can be interchanged, allowing you to configure your ideal sleep surface–such as the Comfort Layer with five different configurations to suit your preferred sleep position and firmness level, and the mesh-encased Spring Base with KingCell pocket coil springs that provide targeted support and pressure relief. Besides that, every layer of the Sleep+ Mattress is engineered to enhance airflow and wick away moisture–not to mention, removable to clean or vacuum–creating a cool, clean sleep environment within the zipped cover. Photo 1 of 4 The King Living Horizon Bed features a floating-style platform and a grand bedhead (Photo: King Living) Photo 2 of 4 The mounting points for the side wings and smart accessories are tastefully concealed (Photo: King Living) Photo 3 of 4 The Jasper Bed is another of King Living's range of beds that blends form and function (Photo: King Living) Photo 4 of 4 The King Living Jasper Bed comes with integrated lighting, shelves, under-bed storage and wireless charging (Photo: King Living) Furthermore, complete mum's new sleeping sanctuary with King Living's range of beds that blends form and function: Horizon Bed features a floating-style platform and a grand bedhead that conceals mounting points for side wings and smart accessories, whereas the Jasper Bed comes with integrated lighting, shelves, under-bed storage and wireless charging so everything is within reach. 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Tatler Asia
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Inside the world's most extraordinary art homes: 5 residences where architecture serves priceless collections
Above The Menil House in Houston by Philip Johnson (Photo: Facebook/Menil Collection) Above The interiors of the Menil House were designed by Charles James (Photo: Instagram/communedesign) The 5,500 sq ft structure featured a track lighting system by Edison Price under Kelly's direction, with calculated angles eliminating glare while properly illuminating artwork. Interior walls employed specifically calibrated white tones—what the de Menils called their 'color of shadow'—later adopted in the Menil Collection museum. The courtyard incorporated strategically positioned skylights and clerestory windows, delivering natural light that complemented rather than compromised the artworks. See also: Lego Art meets Van Gogh: Inside the revolutionary 'Sunflowers' design 2. Broad residence, The Late Eli and Edythe Broad's Los Angeles Residence Above Eli and Edythe Broad (Photo: The Broad) The late Eli and his wife Edythe Broad's Brentwood home was initially designed by Frank Gehry on a dramatically sloping hillside plot. Though the firm Langdon Wilson ultimately completed the project at Gehry's suggestion, the residence bears hallmarks of his signature style: sculptural bravado, soaring volumes, and unconventional materials. The 13,000-square-foot dwelling was specifically designed to showcase their extensive collection, with the lower level devoted to gallery spaces and guest quarters. Above The Brentwood, California home of collectors Edythe and Eli Broad by Franj Gehry (Photo: Instagram/@theartreporter) The Broads' home features a welded-steel ceiling in the living room, described by designer Rose Tarlow as 'a giant Japanese paper kite hovering above the voluminous space.' The three-acre grounds provide dramatic opportunities for displaying outdoor sculptures, most notably a monumental Richard Serra piece comprising four curved steel plates weighing 15 tons each. Throughout the interior, museum-quality lighting and display conditions support a collection that has included masterworks by Jasper Johns, Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein, as well as sculptures by Alberto Giacometti, Alexander Calder, and Jeff Koons. Don't miss: Home tour: A modern country house in Vancouver with an expansive art-filled garden 3. Maja Hoffmann's London Residence Above Maja Hoffman's London home by India Mahdavi (Photo: Instagram/@collectorwalls) Above Maja Hoffman's London home by India Mahdavi (Photo: Instagram/@collectorwalls) The pharmaceutical heiress and art patron's London home consists of two adjacent 1770s houses designed by Scottish architects Robert and James Adam. Working with designer India Mahdavi, Hoffmann created a residence that balances historic preservation with contemporary art display. The property maintains the Adam brothers' neoclassical architectural elements while adapting spaces specifically for her collection. Above Maja Hoffmann (Photo: Luma Arles) The residence preserves the original moldings in their elegantly weathered condition, creating distinctive backdrops for contemporary works. A vast drawing room features a gilded-copper ceiling complemented by Rudolf Stingel's carpet installations, serving as both display space and venue for arts institutions Hoffmann supports. The white-walled interiors provide a neutral setting for works by artists including Isa Genzken and Sigmar Polke, while custom furnishings by Mahdavi integrate with modernist pieces by Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, establishing a dialogue between art and design within the historical framework. Read more: Bill Bensley: Eco-luxury hotels' design rebel 4. Eugenio López Alonso's Mexico City Residence Above The library of Eugenio López Alonso's home in Mexico City designed by Luis Bustamante Interiors (Photo: Instagram/@ricardolabougle) Above The pool of Eugenio López Alonso's home in Mexico City designed by Luis Bustamante Interiors (Photo: Instagram/@luisustamanteinteriors) The Jumex Collection founder's 16,000-square-foot modernist house in Mexico City's upscale Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood serves as both home and showcase for one of Latin America's most extensive private art collections. Originally built in the 1970s, López transformed the residence in collaboration with Madrid-based interior designer Luis Bustamante to create an environment where architecture and art coexist harmoniously. Above Eugenio López Alonso (Photo: WikiCommons/Fundación Jumex) The residence features a breathtaking double-height library on the ground floor, housing thousands of art books and exhibition catalogues. Throughout the home, warm oak accents create an inviting atmosphere while complementing the diverse array of artwork on display, including significant pieces by Richard Serra, Rudolf Stingel, Jeff Koons, Ellsworth Kelly, and Damien Hirst. The spacious layout and architectural elements were specifically designed to accommodate substantial contemporary works while maintaining the comfort and functionality of a private residence. See also: Biophilic luxury: 7 stunning nature-integrated resorts 5. Agnes Gund's New York Apartment Above Agnes Gund in her New York apartment with Mark Rothko's 'Two Greens With Red Stripe' (1964). Beside her is Christo and Jeanne-Claude's 'Wrapped Champagne Bottles' (1965). (Photo: Instagram/@abstracttrend) Above Agnes Gund's dining room, where Kristen McGinnis set Roy Lichtenstein's Masterpiece, 1962, against one of the designer's signature blue hues and added an antique English dining table and chairs (Photo: Instagram/@art_collectors_at_home) The art patron and philanthropist's Park Avenue residence serves as both home and exhibition space for selections from her 1,400-work collection. Working with decorator Kristen McGinnis, Gund created an environment where, as McGinnis notes, "It's about the art," while maintaining functionality for a home that hosts four children, eleven grandchildren, and constant art world visitors. The apartment's lighting was specifically redesigned by McGinnis to showcase major works including Johns, Rauschenberg, Gorky, and LeWitt. The installation process required precise technical planning—Rauschenberg's piece needed Museum of Modern Art conservators to oversee its placement, while Johns's "Untitled" (1995) had to be craned through a bedroom window. When wall space proved insufficient, Scottish artist Richard Wright created a site-specific painting directly onto the dining room ceiling. Throughout the residence, clean lines and a muted palette establish a backdrop for the collection, with occasional bold elements like deep blue dining room walls providing counterpoint to the predominantly serene environment. 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Metro
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Lego announce new lower priced Botanical sets and a big scary tiger face
A trio of new budget priced Lego plant sets has been unveiled for the spring, along with a cool tiger mural to put on your wall. Everyone loves Lego, but everyone also knows that Lego is expensive and no matter the quality there's just no way you can afford all the neat sets. Especially the big adult-orientated ones based on things like The Lord Of The Rings and Super Mario, which are extra expensive because they're licensed properties. That's not the case with the Botanicals sets, unless Mother Nature starts charging licensing fees, but they can still often be upwards of £100. Not this time though, as Lego unveils a trio of new sets for more modest prices, plus a really cool tiger mural which is similarly affordable, because it's not based on a movie or video game. There are a lot of Botanical flower bouquets, but this is by the far the cheapest. For the price you get a variety of spring flowers, including billy buttons, bluebells, Cleopatra ferns, yellow yarrow, a pink gerbera, a peony, and a tulip. You don't get a vase with it, but you can just use a real one and, at a distance, it's actually hard to tell the difference from real flowers. There's already a classic bonsai tree available for the Botanicals range but this larger one recreates a miniature red maple tree in a traditional plant pot. The tree is regarded as a symbol of peace and balance in Japan and believed to bring good luck and prosperity. They also look really pretty and are a lot easier to maintain when they're made of Lego. These cute little potted plants will make both the gift recipient and your purse strings happy, as despite the low price they're one of the cleverest Botanical sets so far. The plants are a baby dracaena and a baby pilea (they're interchangeable between the two pots) but just adding the smiley faces somehow makes them seem super endearing. This is technically part of the Lego Art line, which includes recreations of famous works of art such as the Mona Lisa. The Fauna Collection uses original designs though and this tiger is easily the best one yet. It's not always easy to get the organic shape of animals right in Lego but this 3D artwork looks great and can be displayed either on shelves, using a brick-built stand, or on the wall. It even comes with a number of jungle flowers, for a little Botanicals crossover. More Trending The three Botanicals sets are available to pre-order now via the links above and will be released on May 1 for the Sunny Bouquet and June 1 for the Bonsai Tree and Happy Plants. The Tiger is also out in June but isn't available for pre-order yet. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Lego Star Wars Day is here again with great new sets for prequel fans MORE: Lego has had the Marvel-ous idea to make Iron Man and Spider-Man mini-busts
