Olivier Père on films, festivals and new filmmakers to watch
Exclusive interview with the film festival director and industry insider
Ricky Burdett on the Olympics, LA and Italy's bridge disaster
On World Urbanism Day, Burdett looks forward to high-density cities, not back to his famous great grandfather
Ron Arad debuts sofa at Salon del Mobile
Furniture designer extraordinaire Ron Arad has reworked his already pretty special Glider sofa
Catherine Opie and Politics
The fine-art photographer has found a way to bear witness to politics, while remaining surprisingly detached, explains our new book.
When Frank Lloyd Wright tried to make Eden in Iraq
Discover how the great architect's grand plans for Baghdad eventually found a more modest home in Arizona
The garden that adds a spiritual dimension to monk
The landscaper who worked on this Japanese restaurant specialises in shrines and temples. His work suits the place perfectly
All you need to know about Carlo Scarpa
The acclaimed survey of the life and works of the celebrated Italian modernist master is available again in a classic format
Vitamin D3 interview Emma Talbot
We speak to this contemporary artist, featured in Phaidon's new, indispensable survey of contemporary drawing
Make fresh egg pasta, with The Silver Spoon Classic
25 October is World Pasta Day. Honour the date by mastering the (actually quite simple) task of pasta making
What Jann Wenner loved about Ward Bennett
The mid-century architect impressed the Rolling Stone publisher so much he did Wenner's house and offices
Has JR gone loco?
The artist pairs toy locomotives with his famous face photographs at an innovative new show in southern France
How was 2013 for Colman Andrews?
Our Taste of America author offers a typically pithy taste from his past twelve months
Picturing Jonas Wood – family portraits
Discover how the painter works informal family snaps into surprisingly rigorous and structured works of fine art
Diane von Furstenberg on dressing well, taking charge, and Owning It
The philanthropist and style icon knows how good clothes contribute to our self-esteem
These waterside homes let you literally drift away
Cast off your bow ropes and your cares aboard these floating homes, all featured in Living on Water
John William Waterhouse’s Flower make a loving Valentine’s Day gift
Searching for a timely yet timeless lover’s gift? Here’s why, this February 14, you should pluck a copy of Flower for them
The Albers Foundation and Daniel Humm need your help
The chef and the artists’ foundation are raising money for a Senegalese hospital via an unusual charity auction
Lessons in art and life from the late Jonas Mekas
The filmmaker and Warhol collaborator died yesterday. Here’s his guide to film making, from our book Akademie X
Sarah Sze fills the square Portland fought to keep
Portland, Maine's citizens managed to keep a hotel out of Congress Square; now they’ve getting a Sze sculpture
Sou Fujimoto breaks down the walls in Switzerland
The architect’s newly approved HSG Learning Center opens up high-tech business education to the elements
Magnus Nilsson's Momentous Moments: The day Magnus realised copying other chefs is OK
The words of one hallowed French chef led Nilsson to realise that, in some instances, a re-appropriated recipe idea can be a tribute, rather than a theft
Get to know Rihanna Queensize via the people who made it
Our book, Rihanna Queensize is a hugely luxurious and wildly revealing new publication, which captures the superstar and her lifestyle perfectly
One brilliant black building to see in Chicago
In Illinois? Looking for an architecturally themed trip this weekend? Then try this Mies classic, from our book Black
Do you know that Dieter Rams was a major influence on this year’s biggest video game?
The German product designer informed Cyberpunk 2077’s futuristic cityscape, reports Architectural Digest
Hand-made by Design
A human touch completes many of the looks in our new overview of contemporary interior design
Will Warhol’s first selfie sell for £7m?
That’s certainly the hope when Sotheby’s puts this iconic piece of pop art up for auction in London later this month
Phaidon book names the 100 best and most creative global interior designers and decorators
Our new book, By Design, features 100 individuals and studios working at the forefront of innovation and creativity, all selected by an esteemed, expert panel
Look at OMA's first NYC apartment block
Flawless floor-to-ceiling windows form part of Rem Koolhaas’ practice’s debut Manhattan apartment tower
One brilliant black building to see in Los Angeles
In LA? Looking for an architecturally themed trip this weekend? Then try this house, from our new book, Black
Give the gift of beautiful books filled perfect design objects
Exquisite books are a great way to celebrate the holidays. Give these gifts to someone you love, who also loves design
Snøhetta gives The French Laundry a refresh
The Scandinavian practice has worked agricultural and gastronomic motifs into the restaurant's new spaces
How to read Anselm Kiefer’s colossal new book
The artist will put a snake and a book in the Rockefeller Center later this spring. Here’s some insight into its meaning
nendo turn phone stores into ‘gardens’
The innovative design practice works with one of Japanese biggest mobile-phone providers to turn their shops into places for everyone
A Jew-ish guide to Jewish food: Sahlab
Feeling the chill? Then try this unusual warming winter drink, courtesy of The Jewish Cookbook
Understanding Stella: the Notched-V series
Here's how the artist broke up his working practices, imposed new restrictions and found new sources of creativity
