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The Fashion Exhibitions Defining March

From the surrealist provocation of Schiaparelli to the corseted grandeur of the 18th century, these are the exhibitions worth making time for this month. 

Laurence Benaïm 5 Minute Read
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The Art of Encounter

ZSONAMACO founder Zélika Garcia explores tequila as a canvas for contemporary Mexican culture.

Sofia Quintero 2 Minute Read
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When Winter Became Olympic: A Journey Through Snow and Time

As Cortina d'Ampezzo prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, we revisit the town's first Games, seventy years ago.

Sofia Quintero 1 Minute Read
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The World of Jean-Michel Frank

Frank’s interiors possessed a quiet power, transforming space through restraint, proportion, and timeless elegance.

Laurence Benaïm 4 Minute Read
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The 6 Auctions to Bid on in November

All eyes are on works by Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall and more. 

Sofia Quintero 2 Minute Read
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November Culture Guide

Discover this month's cultural essentials across Europe: galleries to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and reservations worth making.

ASSOULINE Editors 2 Minute Read
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Five Captivating Moments of Art Basel Paris

The celebrated contemporary art fair was nothing short of extraordinary—both inside the Grand Palais and beyond it.

ASSOULINE Editors 1 Minute Read
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Air Jordans As Artifacts: The Unseen Objects From Michael Jordan’s Collection

Assouline’s Director of Digital Content on the Air Jordan book and the power of preservation.

LaTonya Yvette 5 Minute Read
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Celebrating 100 Years of Art Deco

The 1920s put the spotlight on lines, function, and purity.

Laurence Benaïm 4 Minute Read
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The October Culture Guide

Latin America is full of culturally rich experiences at every turn.

ASSOULINE Editors 4 Minute Read
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The September Culture Guide

Fashion month transforms the world’s style capitals into epicenters of creativity and glamour that offer experiences beyond the runway.

ASSOULINE Editors 3 Minute Read
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Art Through Europe, Before It Slips Away

From Hockney’s luminous landscapes in Paris to Leigh Bowery’s vivid spectacle in London, six must-see exhibitions across Europe close in late August. A fleeting season of art, waiting to be wandered.

Laurence Benaïm 2 Minute Read
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The Book of HOV Leads To A Memorable Sale

What began as a tribute returns as a timeless object.

ASSOULINE Editors 1 Minute Read
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The August Culture Guide

From art-filled inns to open-air festivals, these New England coastal escapes define August’s shore season.

ASSOULINE Editors 3 Minute Read
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The Book Collector’s Riviera

Take a break from the sun to trace rare books and archival treasures along the Côte d’Azur, including stops in Nice, Antibes and Vence.

Caroline Tell 3 Minute Read
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The July Culture Guide

From the shimmering shores of Lake Como to the ancient streets of Rome, July's summer cultural calendar unfolds like a masterpiece.

 

ASSOULINE Editors 4 Minute Read

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