Culture
The 6 Auctions to Bid on in November
All eyes are on works by Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall and more.
Room with a View: the Andean Explorer
Inside South America's first luxury sleeper train, the journey is all about discovery and connection.
November Culture Guide
Discover this month's cultural essentials across Europe: galleries to visit, neighborhoods to explore, and reservations worth making.
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.
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.
Celebrating 100 Years of Art Deco
The 1920s put the spotlight on lines, function, and purity.
The October Culture Guide
Latin America is full of culturally rich experiences at every turn.
The September Culture Guide
Fashion month transforms the world’s style capitals into epicenters of creativity and glamour that offer experiences beyond the runway.
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.
The Book of HOV Leads To A Memorable Sale
What began as a tribute returns as a timeless object.
The August Culture Guide
From art-filled inns to open-air festivals, these New England coastal escapes define August’s shore season.
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.
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.
Julia Chaplin on the New Psychedelia
The writer explores a kaleidoscopic movement rooted not in escapism, but in healing, connection, and radical joy.
A Dialogue Between Craft and Space
From hosting artist residencies to enriching exhibits, the Art in Resonance program is the natural evolution of The Peninsula Hotels’ affinity for the arts.
The Enduring Creative Power Of The Sea
From Melville to Margiela, the sea continues to shape the creative landscape of literature, fashion, film and design.
Culture Lounge Podcast
Discover the Culture Lounge podcast, a curated sonic experience that brings together artists, visionaries, and tastemakers in conversation from around the world, curated by Alex Assouline.