The fanciful, the free, the familiar — photographer Abdulla Elmaz works in an emotional space that always seems to touch on all three. From capturing some of the most notable names and faces in the world (Dior, Givenchy, Lindsay Lohan) to making a name for himself in his personal work, Elmaz infuses his work with a hazy, dreamlike quality that pulls you in.
Read MoreTo see Tokyo through the lens of Yuma Yamashita is to experience the city in its most authentic state. Honest, diverse — a place where tradition and tomorrow coexist seamlessly. A self-taught photographer, Yamashita developed a unique style capturing the candid parts of living in the Japanese metropolis; the people, the places, the moments that happen even when no one is looking. Read more about his signature street photography below.
Read MoreWhether it’s commercial work or personal exploration, Juliet Taylor approaches every project with two rules: make it fun and shoot as much as you can. It’s evident in every snapshot. Taylor has a unique skill of turning the eccentric into the engaging, creating work that’s visually energetic and unavoidably emotive. That’s due a lot in part to the photographer/creative director’s love for the unexpected. Learn more about her artistic style, what she created for DELSEY Paris, and her travel must-haves below.
Read MoreWith an instinctive approach to design, Melbourne-based artist Hattie Molloy creates floral installations that tow the line between reality and surrealism, inviting viewers into an ethereal world of flowers that embraces the unconventional. Learn more about her process and how her skills as a photographer, product designer, and creative director blend together to create a vision unlike any other.
Read MorePhotographer Adam Gibson has cultivated a diverse portfolio capturing the rugged beauty and quiet pace of life of Tasmania—Australia’s only island state. Be it landscapes, architecture, or faces, Gibson is guided by Tasmania’s dynamic light in every shot. With a lifelong love for nature, Gibson has found his sweet spot, sharing the beauty of this land with people all over the world.
New Zealand-based artist Katya Brook has developed a style rooted in playful obscurity. Creating across photography, visual design, and creative direction, she’s worked for names including Hotel Britomart, Mina for Her, and Walker and Bing with an approach that always puts imagination first. Get a closer look at her creative process and discover how dipping a toe in surrealism allows her to color outside the lines of expectation.
Read MoreBehind a beautiful historic façade in the Nordhavn district of the bustling city of Copenhagen, lies The Audo, a multifunctional space combining a boutique hotel residence, restaurant, café, concept store, material library, and work and event space. Uniting work, hospitality, and design it is an oasis meant for interaction, connection, and artistic expression. The goal and philosophy of this unique concept is in the name. Deriving from the Latin phrase “Ab Uno Disce Omnes,” meaning “from on, learn all,” The Audo is based upon “the belief that knowledge-sharing drives creativity, builds healthier communities, and can lead to higher quality work.”
Read MoreLiving between Istanbul, Berlin, and New York, internationally-acclaimed photographer and video artist May Parlar reflects on existential topics with her mesmerizing images. Placing people and everyday objects in unordinary constructed realities, she explores the human condition and the idea of being. “I am forever curious about the human condition,” May tells us. “And I know the only way I can fully explore the ephemeral, corporal, and psychological experience of being human is through my own self. My practice as an artist is a meditation on being through my own existence, in a playful way.”
Read MoreThe best interiors are those that reflect their inhabitants. For modern classics designer Girstė Urbaitytė, Intro Dizainas every project is a collaborative effort with the client, embedding their essence into all of the details of the home — from existing forms to curated focal points
Read MoreClean lines, straightforward forms, and simplicity in color, shapes, and materials characterize the furniture pieces of C/RO Copenhagen. The creative mind behind the brand is architect, designer, and owner of Rosén Concept ApS—a studio specializing in concept development, space planning, and interior design—Camilla Rosén. Feeling the need to create something personal after all her experience in realizing customers’ ideas, Camilla launched her own indoor and outdoor furniture designs in 2016.
Read MoreThis serene white haven, called Filux Lab, was created by Workshop, a young architectural company in Mexico. Serving as the new art laboratory of the International Festival of Lights Mexico (FILUX), the space exudes “a sense of artistic community” and almost serves as a blank canvas for art itself.
Read MoreAt Nōstos, a sense of home is felt upon arrival. A cozy lounge welcomes you in, bright accommodations provide a kindred home base, and a thoughtful location offers all of Serifos best features at your fingertips. This 17-room heirloom hotel is bringing a fresh face to Greek Hospitality, blending modern musts — breezy rooms, textured comforts, an eco-centric identity — with the history and coastal lifestyle that defines the Cycladic Island’s Serifos. It’s also a love note; from one owner to another. For Harrys and Bianca Spyridakos, every inch of Nōstos is inspired by its original owner, Harrys’ grandfather.
Read MoreThe Dutch Studio Enter collaborated with London-based interior designer and creative director Charlotte Taylor to create a series of set designs exploring the boundaries of traditional architecture. Studio Enter is led by Daphne Westland, an Amsterdam-based artist working within the field of creative direction, interiors, and set design. Charlotte is known as the founder of creative 3D and moving image studio Maison de Sable.
Read MoreThese days, when you travel, where you stay is just as important as where you explore. Accommodations meant solely for dropping off your bags and grabbing a few hours of rest are no longer the status quo. Now, hotels are an experience all their own. A place to drop your bags and rest, sure, but also one to spend as much time exploring as the city itself. A place with just as impressive sights and luxurious details as the city it resides in. A place a lot like Hotel Barceló Torre De Madrid. Housed in the beloved Torre Madrid, an icon of the city since its construction in 1957, this unconventional stay blends together Madrid’s unique history with a rich and modern design from native designer Jaime Hayon.
Read MoreThe young Danish design studio 101 Copenhagen creates stunning refined objects from lighting to ceramics, tableware and furniture. Based in Copenhagen, the brand perfectly reflects the elegance and serenity that is at the heart of Scandinavian design. “We have a strong vision to create a world of beautiful lighting and accessories of exquisite craftsmanship, quality and timeless design for Scandinavian living,” the brand notes. Their passion for materials and refined textures is reflected in their calm and organic aesthetic where sobriety, serenity and timelessness prevail. “We are proud to present a collection filled with must-have novelties and timeless classics.”
Read MoreNo space? No problem. For Lviv-based design studio, LIS, it’s not the typical guidelines of materials, budgets, or measurements that’s at the forefront of their mind when starting on a new project. From the start, says owner Roman Shpelyk, the main focus is always on visuals, intuition, and functionality. A chance to approach a new project with an individuality that reflects the design studio’s minimalistic aesthetic and enhances each space with a unique perspective. Such is the case for their Project 33, created in partnership with Uliana Smolska. One look at the space—featuring tall, clean lines and bright pops of color—and you’d never guess the project area covers a mere 60 square meters.
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