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Threads of Humanity: Inside Jaipur Living’s Manchaha Collection

For the largest rug manufacturer in the world, designs aren’t created solely in studios or on digital screens. They are imagined—and reimagined—by the artisans themselves: women and men who turn deadstock yarn into works of art.

Caroline Tell 4 Minute Read
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The 6 Best Auctions in May

A never seen before Picasso and the jaw dropping collection of British novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford, here are our highlights this month.

ASSOULINE Editors 1 Minute Read
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The May Culture Guide

From Frieze New York to Feria de Sevilla, and a striking new exhibition at Fondazione Prada, May is a feast for the culturally curious. Here’s where to go and what to see around the world.

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From Tribe to Thread: The Story of Saudi Style

Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud and journalist Siân Tichař chronicle Saudi Arabia's rich sartorial legacy, and the garments and stories stitched across generations.

Caroline Tell 5 Minute Read
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The Great Bath of Colors

David Hockney's most expansive exhibition to date, David Hockney 25, is currently on display at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris.

Laurence Benaïm 4 Minute Read
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The 5 Most Captivating Moments from Milan Design Week

 Inside the week that sets the pulse for global design.

Caroline Tell 2 Minute Read
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The Haggadah: A Sacred Masterpiece

The book is both a profound religious text and a stunning work of art, featuring rare editions that marry spiritual significance with exceptional craftsmanship.

Caroline Tell 3 Minute Read
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The 6 Auctions to Bid on in April

From Marc Chagall’s dreamlike compositions to rare jewels in Paris, these are the six auction events around the world you won’t want to miss this month.

ASSOULINE Editors 2 Minute Read
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The April Culture Guide

The Frick reopens, Cartier enchants at the V&A, and Milan Design Week sets the stage for the biggest week in design.

ASSOULINE Editors 2 Minute Read
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Vital Voices and the Celebration of Women

A tribute to trailblazing women, their stories, and the power of progress.

Caroline Tell 2 Minute Read
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The March Culture Guide

Louvre Couture, Barbie at the MAD and The Snail grows in Brooklyn. Here’s our list of everything you want to do, and everywhere you want to be in March.

ASSOULINE Editors 3 Minute Read
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Celebrating The Soul of Carnival

Fashion journalist Bruno Astuto reminiscences on the magic of Carnival and its infectious spirit.

Sofia Quintero 2 Minute Read
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Art and Fashion at Le Louvre

Louvre Couture is an exhibition featuring over 100 looks and accessories, including Chanel, Iris Van Herpen, Dior, Loewe and more.

Laurence Benaïm 2 Minute Read
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Tales from the 50-Yard Line: Football’s Greatest Moments

In honor of the Super Bowl, renowned sports journalist Michael MacCambridge unveils the most iconic, game-changing events in the game’s 150-year history.

Caroline Tell 4 Minute Read
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The Ultimate Bauhaus Cheat Sheet

Get up to speed on the German-born design revolution that redefined modern aesthetics.

Shivani Selladurai 3 Minute Read
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An Art and Design Lovers Guide to Marrakech

As 1-54—Africa and its diaspora’s celebrated contemporary art fair—descends on the Moroccan capital, many will be flocking to the city to take in its splendors.

Katherine McGrath 4 Minute Read

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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.

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