Design. Culture. Curated for the Curious.
explore the past, shape the future, curate the present.
explore the past, shape the future, curate the present.
FABIEN VALLÉRIAN AND RUINART
With International Arts & Culture Director Fabien Vallérian of Maison Ruinart, we trace how the oldest champagne house blends 300 years of heritage with contemporary art. From Ruinart's pioneering legacy, starting with Alphonse Mucha’s poster to today's Carte Blanche commissions focusing on nature, biodiversity, and climate, we explore immersive works like Julian Charrière's Chorals sound installation in UNESCO-listed chalk cellars, Sou Fujimoto's Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion bridging tradition and modernity, and global residencies with artists. As Ruinart approaches its 2029 tricentennial, Vallérian shares the plans for new sculptures, performances, and international expansions.
Yuma Yanagisawa’s immersive generative installations explore the delicate intersection of nature, time, and computational systems. In the conversation with Amber Hanson, he delves into his philosophy of "Computational Ephemerality," the design of emotional atmosphere and fleeting environments as well as the lifespan of digital art.
YUMA YANAGISAWA
Jun Takahashi’s immersion in graphic design was shaped by TETZ and SKATETHING. His intuitive approach defines everything he creates, from fashion, furniture to painting. When collaborating with artists such as Cindy Sherman or Dieter Rams, his rule is very simple: he only works with those whose art he personally admires.
Our conversation traces the path guided by instinct, and we learn the line between fashion as collaboration and art as a personal journey.