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Start / The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein
The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein
Design journalist Dan Rubinstein introduces listeners to the leading tastemakers of the creative world, from master chefs to experimental architects.
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Design • Konst • Visuell konst
Om podden
Design journalist Dan Rubinstein introduces listeners to the leading tastemakers of the creative world, from master chefs to experimental architects. Join Dan on a virtual journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel—all the elements of a well-lived life.
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The podcast The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein is created by Dan Rubinstein. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Massimo Bottura: “Enjoy the Ride”
11 december 2024 |
65 min
Some celebrity chefs transcend the art of simply cooking an amazing meal by understanding how food brings people together as part of contemporary culture. On this episode, Dan speaks with Italian chef Massimo Bottura about the keys to his success; struggling with critics in the early days of his now-legendary eatery Osteria Francescana; why he chose to start his own label of aged balsamic; his latest book, “Slow Food, Fast Cars,” which he wrote with his wife, Lara Gilmore, about their prized bed-and-breakfast, Casa Maria Luigia; his love of Ducati motorbikes; and much more.
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AGO Projects: “Urban Safari Meets Preppy Punk”
4 december 2024 |
63 min
Celebrated designers and gallerists Rodman Primack and Rudy Weissenberg bring a one-of-a-kind, joyful, and sophisticated eye to their world of design. Using their Mexico City–based space AGO Projects and interiors firm AGO Interiors, the duo in love and life represent artists that are just as creative as their own private residential projects around the globe. On this episode, Rodman and Rudy speak with Dan about their new book, how the world of collecting design has evolved, their advice on new talents, how they describe their aesthetic, and who the gallery would call first in an emergency.
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Living the Dream: Island Escape
20 november 2024 |
61 min
Dreaming of a well-designed, sun-drenched haven all to yourself, surrounded by the sea? On this special episode brought to you by Janus et Cie, Dan speaks with four incredible guests who know a thing or two about living well under the sun: an American interior designer who made the big full-time move to Greece after the pandemic; a rising star in the world of spirits who knows where the smart crowd lives it up in the Caribbean; and a designing duo who found bliss and fantastic architecture on the Spanish island of Mallorca.
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Frida Escobedo: The Curious Architect
13 november 2024 |
49 min
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo is a once-in-a-generation breakthrough talent who is bringing a new, refreshing point of view to her profession. On this episode, Dan speaks with the designer about her creative process, her upcoming expansion of New York’s Met Museum, the key lessons she thinks all students should hear, how she deals with critics, and her first-ever residential condo building in New York, Bergen.
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Martina Mondadori: Cabana Magazine’s High Priestess of Design
6 november 2024 |
53 min
For the past decade, one independent magazine has been reshaping our idea of design: the Milan-based biannual Cabana. Through its lush interiors and nostalgic eye on Milanese style, it has inspired a new generation of aficionados on what good taste is in the 21st century. On this episode, Dan speaks with its founder and editor, Martina Mondadori, about how the stylish title came to be, her upbringing in an influential Italian family, the media brand’s expansion into furniture and accessories, and her new book celebrating Cabana’s 10th anniversary.
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Judy Chicago: Revelations
30 oktober 2024 |
83 min
Artist and educator Judy Chicago has revolutionized the art world with her unique and brave takes on art from a feminist perspective. On this special episode, Chicago reads excerpts from five chapters of her recent book “Revelations,” which explores a new creation myth, brings to light forgotten heroes of history, tells a new kind of harrowing end-of-days story, and more. Between the chapters, Chicago gives advice to young artists and activists, tells her own personal story that informed the book, and sets her record straight on what feminism is really all about.
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A Culture at War: Ukraine and the Art of Resistance
23 oktober 2024 |
58 min
On this special episode, Dan speaks with designers and curators dealing with the many facets of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: from Max Gorbatskyi and Viktoria Bavykina, who conceived “Net Making,” the country’s pavilion at the recent Art Biennale in Venice, to Sasha Topolnytska, who co-curated the summer exhibition “Constructing Hope: Ukraine” at New York’s Center for Architecture, and designing couple Victoria Karieva and Andrii Anisimov of the Kyiv-based interiors firm Between the Walls, who are building a business amid rolling blackouts and satellite internet.
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The Grand Tourist Introduces: Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, BoND
16 oktober 2024 |
84 min
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan speaks with three emerging design studios: Charlap Hyman & Herrero, a bicoastal firm that brings a curatorial eye to a variety of spaces; Sophie Lou Jacobsen, a product designer who taps a sense of nostalgia for her works in glass and metal; and BoND, a New York architecture firm that creates galleries, boutiques, and homes with an unconventional, often alluring point of view.
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Jonathan Becker: A Life in Portraiture
9 oktober 2024 |
60 min
It’s hard to think of a famous person from the past half century that hasn’t sat for a portrait by Jonathan Becker. From Madonna and Mikhail Gorbachev to Gore Vidal and Andy Warhol, this legendary photographer’s work is exposed in a stunning (and first) monograph, Jonathan Becker: Lost Time. On this episode, Dan speaks with Becker about his days as a young protégé of Brassaï, his days in New York during the heyday of the ’70s, his decades of contributions to Vanity Fair, his thoughts on the art form today, and how he once drove Diana Vreeland around in a taxi.
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Blenheim Palace: Touring History with Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
2 oktober 2024 |
47 min
Few homes in the UK have the grandeur and layered history of Blenheim Palace. From its tumultuous early days to the birth of Winston Churchill, Blenheim has stayed in one family’s hands for centuries. On this episode, Dan speaks with Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, whose family looks after this resplendent country house. The two discuss her new book from Rizzoli, Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a Palace, the inside story on Winston’s accidental birth there, and so much more.
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Roman & Williams: Design’s Masters of Mood
25 september 2024 |
73 min
Designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are a true power couple in the world of design. Through their wildly successful firm Roman & Williams, they have changed the visual language of hospitality through their projects for hotels like Ace Hotel and The Standard, and with their own product business, RW Guild, they’ve influenced how the well-heeled think about home. On this episode, Dan speaks with the duo about how they met working behind the scenes in the film industry, their breakout projects in New York, plans for the future, and much more.
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Patti LuPone: “I Was Born to Do What I Do”
18 september 2024 |
55 min
Actress and singer Patti LuPone has left an indelible mark on the world of theater. Known for her breakthrough roles in musicals such as Evita and Les Misérables, and for collaborating with the likes of David Mamet and Stephen Sondheim, LuPone has equally stunned audiences with her voice and acting chops. With a new show on Broadway, The Roommate costarring Mia Farrow, and a role in the new Marvel series Agatha All Along, she speaks with Dan about her early days in a traveling theater group, whether or not she’s seen a ghost in a haunted theater, what she learned from Mamet, and much more.
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Daphne Guinness: “Everything is About Taste”
10 juli 2024 |
55 min
Through art, film, fashion, collecting, and now music, Daphne Guinness has been a creative force and industry muse second to none. On this season finale of The Grand Tourist, Dan speaks with Guinness about her new album “Sleep,” what it was like collaborating with legendary producer Tony Visconti, the unconventional summers of her youth with Salvador Dalí, her memories of Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow, her thoughts on AI and the future of creativity, and more.
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Tyler Brûlé: The Editor Who Changed the Conversation
3 juli 2024 |
60 min
For decades, this writer, editor, publisher, and tastemaker has been leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of design, fashion, travel, and media at large. As the founder of pivotal magazines Wallpaper and Monocle, Brûlé has forever altered the way we think about what’s good and proper. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Canadian expat about his early career in broadcast journalism, how he took bullets in Afghanistan, why his magazine avoids social media, and why his takes on culture and society always seem to hit the bull’s-eye.
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Madame Clicquot: History’s Champagne Pioneer
26 juni 2024 |
63 min
If you’ve ever popped open a bottle of champagne, you likely have one enterprising woman to thank, an entrepreneur who battled immense odds to build a legacy that would thrive for centuries to come. On this very special episode, sponsored by Veuve Clicquot, Dan steps back in time to investigate the remarkable life of a young, spirited widow in early-19th-century France through the eyes of designers, historians, winemakers, and experts. It’s a story that not only informs one of life’s great luxuries we take for granted today, but an inspiring tale about innovation, perseverance, and hope.
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Martin Brudnizki: Master of the Grand Fantasy
19 juni 2024 |
53 min
London- and New York–based designer Martin Brudnizki has added a wonderful dose of whimsy, color, pattern, and sophistication to some of the best hotels, private clubs, restaurants, and private homes around the world. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Swedish expat on his breakthrough projects like The Ivy, whether or not the naturalized British citizen is a true monarchist, his fears of international beige, and his one bit of advice to any young designer.
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Murray Moss: The Radical Gallerist Who Transformed Design
12 juni 2024 |
64 min
For years, one space in New York’s SoHo neighborhood was considered hallowed ground for lovers of design: Moss. It mixed high and low, introduced radical new talents to the industry, was beloved by the media, and changed the conversation and level of expectations forever. On this episode, Dan speaks with its founder, Murray Moss, on how it all happened, his first career in fashion, living with Parkinson’s, and the one thing he loves in his collection that’s absolutely worthless.
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Walton Ford: A Wildly Creative Life
5 juni 2024 |
59 min
With the natural world as his muse, acclaimed painter Walton Ford brings wild tales to life in resplendent color and drama. Celebrating an expansive show of his studies at New York’s legendary Morgan Library & Museum, the artist speaks with Dan about his humble beginnings in the art world, getting discovered by the late Paul Kasmin, his frequent comparisons to John James Audubon, how he conceives his highly imaginative works, and why the legend of King Kong isn’t the story you think it is.
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Linda Wells: “Beauty is a Word I Find Difficult”
29 maj 2024 |
60 min
One of the most influential editors of her generation, Linda Wells transformed how we view the world of beauty and wellness. After decades at Allure magazine as its founding editor, she went on to launch a new label at Revlon, and she is now the editor of Air Mail Look, a beauty spin-off from the popular newsletter start-up from Graydon Carter. On this episode, Dan speaks with the enterprising journalist on her days as an assistant at Vogue, how she faced criticism and mansplaining when launching Allure, her thoughts about Ozempic, and much more.
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Yabu Pushelberg: Building a Better Life
22 maj 2024 |
65 min
Designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg of firm Yabu Pushelberg have helped define luxury interiors for decades, especially hotels. On this episode, the Toronto- and New York–based duo—who are partners in life as well as work—speak with Dan about how they got started, how their family experiences of hardship informed their outlook on their careers, how they manage their ultra-prolific office, their unique brand of “high humble” design, their growing portfolio of products, and more.
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Alex Prager: Finding Purpose in Photography
15 maj 2024 |
53 min
Artist and filmmaker Alex Prager is one of the most exciting photographers of her generation. She creates dramatic and nostalgic works that embody the best of film and cinematic culture and that speak to universal themes of love, loss, fear, and transcendence. On this episode, Dan speaks with the self-taught dynamo (represented by Lehmann Maupin) about how she got started, her upcoming first feature film, and her heartfelt advice to anyone who’s ever thought about picking up a camera.
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Kelly Wearstler: Interior Design’s Tastemaking Dynamo
8 maj 2024 |
62 min
Few interior designers have reached the heights of Kelly Wearstler. In the past 20 years, she’s gone from an L.A. upstart to a major force in the world of design. On this episode, Dan speaks with design’s leading lady on how she got started, her rapidly expanding experiments with AI, how she manages her growing empire, and much more.
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Les Lalanne: The Couple Who Brought Life to Art
8 maj 2024 |
25 min
The late legendary French couple Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne worked separately but exhibited under the family name: Les Lalanne. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of their first show together, New York’s Kasmin gallery has staged an incredible show with rare, often fantastical pieces. On this special episode, Dan speaks with guest curator Paul B. Franklin about the legacy of this dynamic duo.
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Postcard from Milan: Designing the Future With Kartell
18 april 2024 |
41 min
Milan Design Week is the most exciting time of year in design. On this special episode sponsored by Kartell, Dan reports from the Salone del Mobile fair to catch up with a quintet of industry powerhouses: Lorenza Luti, Philippe Starck, Piero Lissoni, Patricia Urquiola, and Roberto Palomba. Up for discussion is everything from the first designs made using artificial intelligence, the impact of sustainable materials on design, and the perfect place in the dynamic metropolis to find some peace and quiet.
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Pierre Yovanovitch: Warmth and Rigor, Poetry and Structure
3 april 2024 |
58 min
As one of the most influential and admired interior designers of his generation, Pierre Yovanovitch has helped to usher in a new era of so-called quiet luxury. Celebrating 10 years since the launch of his own furniture line and the opening of a new gallery in New York, Dan speaks with the Paris-based trailblazer about his youth playing piano, what it was like working for fashion legend Pierre Cardin, how his American clients actually vary from his French ones, and more.
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The Grand Tourist Introduces: Pierre Marie, Alyssa Kapito, Frederik Molenschot
27 mars 2024 |
63 min
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan speaks with three incredible talents in the field of design: Pierre Marie, a French talent whose sense of color and artistic hand create everything from scarves for Hermès to fantastical works of crystal; Alyssa Kapito, a New York–based interior designer whose love of elegantly simple interiors is explored in her first book; and Frederik Molenschot, a Dutch genius whose love of the built environment creates mind-bending and monumental works.
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Humberto Campana: Forging a Legacy in Brazilian Design
20 mars 2024 |
53 min
As one half of the famed Campana Brothers, Humberto and his sibling Fernando ushered in a new era of design that blended craft, industry, and notions of ecological and social responsibility. Following the tragic passing of Fernando in 2022, Humberto carries on today as the head of Estúdio Campana. On this episode, Dan and Humberto chat about growing up in a conservative Brazilian household during the dictatorship, how some of his most famous pieces came to be, the future ahead of him, and more.
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Frédéric Malle: “A Perfume Has to be a Part of Life”
13 mars 2024 |
64 min
Sometimes the most influential people in culture and style are so because they elevate and amplify the work of others. Legendary perfumer Frédéric Malle, through his brand Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, is one of those trailblazers. What started as a long-shot experimental concept has become one of the most highly regarded players in the fragrance world. On this episode, Dan and Malle discuss his youth in Paris, the scent he hates the most, how he bet it all on the launch of his brand, and so much more.
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Living the Dream: House Hunting in Italy
6 mars 2024 |
102 min
Anyone who has ever strolled through the streets of Rome, ridden a gondola through the canals of Venice, or tasted freshly made pasta in Sicily has had this thought: I could get used to this. On this episode, Dan speaks with a quartet of experts on all things Italian real estate: Diletta Giorgolo, head of residential for Sotheby’s International Realty in Rome; designer and Chicagoan-turned-Milanese Eric Egan; Emily FitzRoy of Bellini Travel; and YouTuber (and Tuscan homeowner) Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke. Everything is on the table, from the appeal of the so-called one-euro homes to the White Lotus effect, plus all the layman needs to know to make the leap.
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Kit Kemp: “I’m Frightened of Beige”
28 februari 2024 |
51 min
Designing a successful hotel today is quite the undertaking, but designer and entrepreneur Kit Kemp does it all. On the eve of the opening of her third property in New York, Dan and the British talent discuss her upbringing in the English countryside, how she built her first hotel with no formal training in the ’80s, how she describes her unique and colorful sense of style, and more.
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Marcel Wanders: “We Are Fundamentally Poetic Beings”
21 februari 2024 |
52 min
This Dutch designer has left an indelible mark on how we view the role of design in our lives. Through his ingenious housewares, elegant furniture, and playful interiors, he is part of a pantheon of talents that has ushered design into a more artful discipline. But his ideas and thoughts on what it all means are downright serious. On this episode Dan speaks with Wanders on his early career creating lamps for the Dutch postal service, how his famed Knotted Chair came to be, his new collection for Poliform, and more.
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Es Devlin: All the World’s a Stage
14 februari 2024 |
63 min
Few can claim a client roster quite like artist and stage designer Es Devlin, including museums, fashion brands, theater companies, and the Olympics, to a list of rock stars like U2, Adele, and Lady Gaga. On this episode, Dan speaks with the British talent on her first monographic museum retrospective, taking place at New York’s Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, how she transitioned her work from stage to stadium and back again, the impact of emerging technologies on her portfolio, and most importantly . . . What is Beyoncé like?
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Tom Hollander: Bringing Truman Capote to Life
7 februari 2024 |
58 min
On the season nine premiere, Dan speaks with British actor, Tom Hollander, who plays the infamous literary genius in the new TV series “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.” Tom shares his memories of growing up in Oxford, getting a big break on “Absolutely Fabulous,” joining cinematic history in “Pride and Prejudice,” playing the murderous villain in smash hit “The White Lotus,” and how he explored the inner workings of a controversial figure during his epic downfall.
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Daniel Humm: “We’re Not Anti-Meat, but We Are Pro-Planet”
13 december 2023 |
64 min
As the genius chef behind New York’s Eleven Madison Park, Daniel Humm is at the forefront of fine dining culture. And in 2021, he shocked the food world when he turned the Michelin three-starred restaurant completely plant-based. On this episode, Dan and Daniel chat about his new book, “Eat More Plants: A Chef’s Journal,” how he started his career in cooking at the tender age of 14, what it was like emigrating to the United States, how he handled the criticism he faced when he put his beloved restaurant’s reputation on the line, and his thoughts on french fries.
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David Rockwell: Design’s Greatest Showman
6 december 2023 |
57 min
For four decades, this New York designer has changed the hotel game, turned restaurants into must-see destinations, impacted the daily life of cities, and brought a sense of style and ingenious spectacle to Broadway. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Tony Award–winning David Rockwell about his teenage years growing up in Mexico, some of his groundbreaking projects like the original Nobu, the state of American theater, the future of travel, and more.
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Where Design Never Sleeps: New York
29 november 2023 |
69 min
It’s the city so well-designed, they named it twice: New York, New York. On this special episode sponsored by Ann Sacks, Dan speaks with four leading figures in his hometown’s design scene to explore the trends, movements, hotspots, and personalities that make Gotham the beating heart of the design world, including Alexandra Cunningham Cameron, a curator at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; Oren and Tal Alexander, co-founders of real estate firm Official; David Alhadeff, founder of powerhouse gallery The Future Perfect; and Michael Diaz-Griffith, executive director of the Design Leadership Network.
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Jewelry’s New Guard: Emmanuel Tarpin, Jean Prounis
15 november 2023 |
51 min
There’s a new generation of jewelry designers that is bringing back artistry, narrative, and a sublime sense of luxury. On this episode (with some guidance from Levi Higgs, influencer and Head of Archives and Brand Heritage at David Webb), Dan speaks with two emerging talents: Emmanuel Tarpin, a French wunderkind known for turning his love of nature into one-of-a-kind, high jewelry pieces; and New Yorker Jean Prounis, whose eponymous line Prounis creates fine jewelry inspired by the natural world and her own family’s unique story.
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Massimiliano Locatelli: Milan’s Master of Daring Interiors
8 november 2023 |
61 min
Modernistic floating cubes placed in deconsecrated churches, marble stools shaped like plastic ones, and storage spaces retrofitted into stunning galleries: The creations of designer Massimiliano Locatelli are the epitome of Italian cool. On this episode, Dan speaks with the sharp-tongued architect about his stunning portfolio, and his new line of furniture created from a lifetime of wild experiences and extravagant clients.
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The Grand Tourist Introduces: Tom Massey, Objects of Common Interest, Lucia Massari
1 november 2023 |
61 min
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary studios in the field of design: British upstart Tom Massey uses radical materials and a sustainable approach to his gardens; Brooklyn and Athens–based duo Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis of Objects of Common Interest create spaces and objects that defy convention (but don’t call them “Instagrammable”); and Venice-based Lucia Massari produces wild, ultra-contemporary examples of Murano glass.
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Lucinda Childs: Pushing the Boundaries of Dance
30 oktober 2023 |
46 min
A towering figure in postmodern dance, Lucinda Childs has injected an elegant spirit of collaboration, artistry, and whimsy to the artform. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legendary choreographer on her days learning from the likes of Tanaquil Le Clercq and Merce Cunningham, creating her groundbreaking performances with Philip Glass and Sol LeWitt, and the time a severe injury almost ended her incredible career.
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Yves Béhar: Design’s Purpose-Driven Visionary
25 oktober 2023 |
66 min
Gadgets, accessories, furniture, computers, and even robots: In recent memory, the language of good design has been shaped and driven by Yves Béhar, founder of Fuseproject. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Swiss-born impresario on his early career with Frog Design, what motivated some of his most famous projects like One Laptop Per Child, what he thinks about A.I. and the housing crisis, and his latest endeavor, the all-electric TELO Truck.
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Erwin Wurm: The Artist Who Bends Reality
18 oktober 2023 |
60 min
Country homes squeezed into wedges, cars that look like they’ve been inflated like a balloon, and sculptures created by ordinary people interacting with quotidian objects—the works of Austrian artist Erwin Wurm defy expectations. On this episode, Dan speaks with the smartly subversive talent about his famed One Minute Sculptures, how the Red Hot Chili Peppers were inspired by his oeuvre, and how a period of tragedy in his life marked a turning point in his career.
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Eric Ripert: The Chef Who Made Seafood Simple
11 oktober 2023 |
58 min
A household name in food and fine dining, Eric Ripert has elevated seafood to new heights with his legendary New York restaurant Le Bernardin. On this episode, Dan and the maestro speak about his upbringing in the tiny principality of Andorra, how he cut his teeth in the demanding kitchen of Joël Robuchon, his fond memories of Anthony Bourdain, how his Buddhist faith keeps him grounded, his latest must-own book “Seafood Simple,” and more.
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Stefan Sagmeister: Is Now Better?
4 oktober 2023 |
74 min
This artistic icon is something of a graphic design daredevil. Or perhaps a prophet. Through his wildly inventive works, he challenges conventions and communicates ideas that can alter the way we perceive society. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legendary creative on his latest book, “Now Is Better,” why he’s much happier than his documentary, “The Happy Film,” suggested he is, and reflects on his successes and admiration for book publisher Phaidon that is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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Theaster Gates: “I Love Blackness in All its Forms”
27 september 2023 |
55 min
This American artist not only creates beautiful things, but also beautiful communities. Through his groundbreaking installations, sculptures, performances, and public programs, he preserves the past and translates it into meaningful experiences for the present. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Chicago-based visionary on the power of ceramics, how the Black experience shapes his work, how he came to hold the archive of Frankie Knuckles records, and more.
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The Haas Brothers: Enfants Terribles No More
20 september 2023 |
62 min
In the world of collectible design, Nikolai and Simon Haas have forged their own path to success by creating everything from sofas with monstrous feet and alien-looking sculptures to adorable porcelain tea sets. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Los Angeles–based brothers on their meteoric rise to fame, how Tobey Maguire and a highway accident factor into their unlikely origin story, and how they’ve emerged from the post-pandemic era wiser and more creative than ever before.
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Amy Astley: Guiding Architectural Digest Into the Future
13 september 2023 |
74 min
If there’s one magazine that truly sets the standard for excellence in design, it’s Architectural Digest. On this episode, Dan speaks with Amy Astley, the title’s Editor-in-Chief, about how she broke into magazines, her years at Vogue, breaking boundaries by launching its spinoff Teen Vogue, her thoughts about taste in the Instagram era, and the importance of embracing the new to stay relevant.
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Gaetano Pesce: “I Believe in a God Called Time”
28 juni 2023 |
48 min
Designer, artist, iconoclast—Gaetano Pesce has been a creative force for more than 50 years. Celebrating his legacy in a new book, “The Complete Incoherence,” the Italian-born legend chats with Dan about the most important muses of his life, how he predicted the limited edition object, the meaning behind his imaginative work, and his absolute favorite New York restaurant.
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Nicolas Bos: Leading Van Cleef & Arpels on a Timeless Journey
21 juni 2023 |
57 min
Few jewelry houses can match the elegance and craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels. On this episode, Dan speaks with the brand’s president and CEO, Nicolas Bos, from its headquarters in the heart of Paris. The pair discuss the origins of the house and its famed Mystery Set, the emergence of gender-neutral attitudes in the field, and the executive’s undying love for the film "Barbarella."
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The Art of Styling: Alastair McKimm, Laila Gohar, and Colin King
14 juni 2023 |
67 min
Stylists have more creative cache than ever before—now often acting as tastemakers, designers, creative directors, and even artists. On this episode, Dan speaks with three talents from the worlds of fashion, food, and interiors to discuss their inventive and unpredictable careers: Alastair McKimm, editor-in-chief of the respected fashion magazine i-D; Laila Gohar, an artist who uses food as her medium; and Colin King, a stylist for magazines like Architectural Digest and the author of the new book Arranging Things.
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Toshiko Mori: Shattering Expectations in Architecture
7 juni 2023 |
48 min
Designer, educator, visionary: Toshiko Mori is one of the most respected names in architecture today. On this episode, Dan and the award-winning talent and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design (and the former chair of Harvard’s Department of Architecture) chat about her influential projects in remote regions of Senegal, breaking barriers for women in the profession, her early memories of life in Japan, and more.
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Christian & Yasmin Hemmerle: The Dynamic Couple of Exquisite High Jewelry
31 maj 2023 |
48 min
All jewelry can sparkle, but the unique and often fantastical haute joaillerie by the German house of Hemmerle is a cut above. On this episode, Dan speaks with Christian and Yasmin Hemmerle, the dynamic couple and the fourth generation to run the brand from its headquarters in Munich. The trio discuss the company’s storied legacy as a supplier to the Vatican and the Bavarian court, how it elevates unusual materials, and why some Hemmerle pieces can take up to six hundred hours to create.
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The Grand Tourist Introduces: Zizipho Poswa, Fernando Laposse, Linde Freya Tangelder
24 maj 2023 |
67 min
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary emerging talents in the field of design: South Africa's Zizipho Poswa shares her memories of the women who raised her and inspired her bronze sculptures; Mexico's Fernando Laposse explains the impact of agriculture on his materially minded works; and Belgium-based Linde Freya Tangelder chats about how she walks freely between the worlds of product and collectible design.
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Alberto Alessi: Turning Ideas Into Icons
17 maj 2023 |
36 min
Since the 1970s, Alberto Alessi has been a trailblazer in the world of product design, working with a roster of all-star talents to produce legendary items for his family’s company, Alessi. On this episode, Dan speaks with Alberto about the time he partnered with Salvador Dali, his creations by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, and why it’s bad for designers to have a style.
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Athena Calderone: Advice and Inspiration on Modern Living
10 maj 2023 |
58 min
Style, home, and food guru Athena Calderone has everyone buzzing. On this special call-in episode, Athena opens up about her career and answers burning questions from some of the leading names in her Rolodex, including Aurora James, Jason Wu, Jenna Lyons, Missy Robbins, Andre Mellone, and more.
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Vienna: Where Tradition and Modernity Meet
3 maj 2023 |
96 min
The Austrian capital is a place with history around every corner, where layers of cultural complexity create an environment that endlessly rewards exploration. On this episode, Dan talks with hoteliers, curators, museum directors, and creatives who are upholding the legacy of a city bursting with art, design, music, and culture.
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Gabriel Hendifar of Apparatus: A Dinner for Two
29 mars 2023 |
84 min
For this season finale of the podcast, Dan shares an on-air meal with Gabriel Hendifar, artistic director of the acclaimed lighting and furniture brand Apparatus. Over various courses corresponding to phases of the impresario’s life, the two discuss the genesis of his growing company, the rule-breaking events he’s thrown, and why he’s going through a midlife epiphany.
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Harry Macklowe: Meet New York’s Developer King
22 mars 2023 |
55 min
Some power players in architecture and design have outsized impacts on the built environment that will last for generations. On this episode, Dan speaks with real estate developer Harry Macklowe about some of the biggest deals in this legend’s career, how he got Steve Jobs to build the original Apple Store glass cube, his love of Art Deco and mid-century modern, and his latest project: One Wall Street.
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Deeda Blair: The Reigning Doyenne of American Taste
15 mars 2023 |
61 min
Style icon and philanthropist doesn’t begin to accurately describe this very special guest on the podcast. On this episode, Dan and Deeda speak at her home about everything from her years abroad with her ambassador husband and her extensive years in fundraising to her new book that gives an intimate glimpse into the ultimate well-lived life.
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The Grand Tourist Selects: TEFAF Maastricht 2023
13 mars 2023 |
65 min
On this special episode sponsored by TEFAF, Dan discovers five incredible works of art and design at the legendary fair in the Netherlands, from a rare clock by Josef Hoffmann and a so-called Bactrian Princess statue to a 19th-century painting by an overlooked master, an inventive contemporary piece made from glass and discarded ceramics, and a terra-cotta sculpture dating back to the Florentine Renaissance.
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The Grand Tourist Introduces: Tola Ojuolape, Julien Sebban, and Jacqueline Sullivan
8 mars 2023 |
55 min
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary emerging talents in the field of design: London’s Tola Ojuolape chats about her explorations of various cultures that went into her lauded design for the Africa Centre; Paris’s Julien Sebban of Uchronia describes his mission to create ultra-colorful, radical interiors and furniture; and New York’s Jacqueline Sullivan explains her new downtown gallery that proudly blurs the lines between collectible design and the decorative arts.
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David Chipperfield: The Architect Who Connects Past and Present
1 mars 2023 |
47 min
One of the most skilled and thoughtful architects today, David Chipperfield applies his vision to everything from museums and grand public spaces to office towers and luxury retail flagships. On this episode, Dan speaks with the maestro on how he got his start, his famed rebuilding of Berlin’s Neues Museum, his second life in Galicia, Spain, and more.
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Paula Scher: Mapping a Legacy in Graphic Design
22 februari 2023 |
52 min
As a trailblazer in art direction and graphic design for decades, Paula Scher is one of the most respected names in her field. Recently celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pentagram, the international design firm she joined as a partner in the 1990s, Dan and Paula explore the ins and outs of her incredibly impactful and creative career, her early days as an album cover designer, and just what good graphic design even is.
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Axel Vervoordt: The Man Who Made Antiques Cool
15 februari 2023 |
43 min
Antiques dealer, art dealer, curator, interior designer, tastemaker: Belgian polymath Axel Vervoordt is one of the most respected names in design. On this episode, Dan speaks with Vervoordt on how he started selling objects as a teen, how he turned a former distillery into a world-class fine art destination called Kanaal, and what music you might hear when you visit him at home.
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Zandra Rhodes: Never Give Up
8 februari 2023 |
33 min
One of the most iconic fashion designers in Britain, Dame Zandra Rhodes has made a name for herself by filling the world around her with color, joy, and plenty of eye-catching patterns. On this episode, Dan speaks with the textile-loving designer about her early days in London, how Diana Vreeland of Vogue changed her life, The Fashion and Textile Museum (which Rhodes founded), and her own unstoppable sense of personal style.
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Nick Cave: An Artist With a Mission
1 februari 2023 |
50 min
As an artist and designer who creates radically joyful and introspective works, Nick Cave is a leading voice in America today. To coincide with his retrospective at New York’s Guggenheim Museum and his new collection of textiles for Knoll, Dan speaks with Cave about his youth, how he created his first Soundsuits, his work with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and his ongoing quest to explore themes of social justice.
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Voyage to Antarctica: A Cruise to the World’s Edge
25 januari 2023 |
69 min
On this special episode sponsored by Viking, Dan visits Antarctica on a two-week cruise. From icebergs and penguins to kayaks and submarines, the bucket-list-worthy enterprise leaves an impression second to none, and he learns about the ins and outs of the White Continent from scientists, guides, journalists, and explorers, including legendary adventurer Ann Bancroft.
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Luke Edward Hall: The Sweet Smell of Creative Success
16 november 2022 |
56 min
British illustrator, designer, and tastemaker Luke Edward Hall has applied his unique sense of style to everything from cardigans and interiors to ad campaigns and, his latest, home fragrances. On this episode, Dan speaks with the young visionary about his early days studying fashion, his life in the English countryside, his new fashion brand, and what makes the Instagram star truly happy.
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The Assoulines: A Family with Style
9 november 2022 |
53 min
In the world of publishing, the name Assouline is synonymous with glamour. Run from New York by French couple Prosper and Martine Assouline, along with their son Alexandre, the company has produced thousands of coveted books on everything from fashion and travel to fine art and design. On this episode, Dan speaks with this trendsetting trio on how their business began, why money has nothing to do with style, and whether the metaverse might be the next hot destination for the fashionable set.
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Norbert Niederkofler: “Cuisine is Not Enough Anymore”
2 november 2022 |
57 min
The world of fine dining is undergoing a historic transformation in the face of a changing planet. Chef Norbert Niederkofler is one of those groundbreaking legends who is already way ahead of the curve. On this episode, Dan speaks with Norbert about how he turned a former pizzeria into a dining destination with three Michelin stars, his latest venture in Milan, how he pioneered zero-waste cuisine, and the future of food.
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Martino Gamper: Design’s Free Spirit
26 oktober 2022 |
41 min
Some designers defy all categorization. Italian-born, London-based Martino Gamper is one of those talents who brings originality to everything he does. On this episode, Dan speaks with Martino about his famed “100 Chairs in 100 Days” project, his youth as an apprentice cabinetmaker, his latest collaborations with Dior and others, and his issues with the current culture of the design world.
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R & Company: The Unlikely Tale of a World-Class Gallery
19 oktober 2022 |
70 min
New York’s R & Company is a leading authority on 20th century and contemporary design, but it didn’t start out that way. On this episode, Dan speaks with gallery cofounders Evan Snyderman and Zesty Meyers on how the former glass artists transformed their humble vintage business into one of the world’s leading galleries, and how they nurtured the burgeoning careers of radical talents such as Katie Stout, the Haas Brothers, Rogan Gregory, and Serban Ionescu.
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The Values of Design: Amanda Levete, Sebastian Herkner, and Simone Rothman
17 oktober 2022 |
68 min
Great design should always elevate and inspire our everyday lives. On this special episode sponsored by Duravit, Dan speaks with three visionaries: Simone Rothman of FutureAir, a startup working with Ross Lovegrove to revolutionize indoor air quality; product designer Sebastian Herkner, a leading voice of his generation; and architect Amanda Levete, whose award-winning Maggie’s Centre in the UK has created a tranquil, healing space for cancer patients.
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Knole: A House With History
12 oktober 2022 |
52 min
Some estates are steeped in legend. When it comes to Knole in Southeast England, the place is bursting with provenance and character. On this episode, Dan speaks with Robert Sackville-West, whose family has lived at Knole for generations, as well as interior designer and photographer Ashley Hicks. The two have collaborated on a new tome that brings Knole to life, guiding readers through this magical place that inspired Virginia Woolf’s Orlando.
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Moshe Safdie: Reflections and Ideals in Architecture
5 oktober 2022 |
51 min
Architect Moshe Safdie has experienced an unequaled life in architecture, from his younger years as a radical talent to today as a builder of important projects from Singapore to Idaho. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legend about his new autobiography, what it was like dealing with setbacks on some of his forward-thinking concepts, his time working for Louis Kahn, and his thoughts on how his profession can meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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Larry Bell: An Artist’s Life in Three Dimensions
28 september 2022 |
34 min
Artist Larry Bell is an American legend. His groundbreaking works, including his signature glass cubes, have dazzled collectors and critics for decades. His latest show, at Hauser & Wirth in Los Angeles, explores Bell’s work alongside that of his friend and compatriot, the late John Chamberlain. Dan and Larry speak about his struggles in art school, how he started experimenting with industrial machinery, his memories of the ’60s art scene, and what Chamberlain was like as a friend.
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Shigeru Ban: The Form-Finding Architect
21 september 2022 |
46 min
Pritzker-winning architect Shigeru Ban has designed everything from museums and private homes to churches and emergency shelters. In his latest book, he flaunts his incredible portfolio of projects that use timber in extraordinary ways. On this episode, Dan speaks with the famed creative and others on his team to discover what makes Ban tick, his early career, and why timber might just be the building material of the future.
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Vincent Darré: A Collector of Friends
14 september 2022 |
48 min
Dyed-in-the-wool Parisian Vincent Darré embodies all of the best qualities any interior designer should aspire to: an original point of view, a network of incredible friends and clients, and oodles of great taste. On this episode, Dan speaks with the former fashion designer on why he hates being called a dandy, his imaginative new book, what it was like working for Karl Lagerfeld, and more.
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The Great Outdoors: The Post-Pandemic Garden
24 augusti 2022 |
53 min
Many of us used our time during the pandemic to put our hands into the soil to do a bit of gardening. On this episode, Dan explores what to plant, how to adapt our yards to a changing climate, and why the meadow is hotter than ever with three experts: Clare Foster of House & Garden, former Martha Stewart Living features editor Melissa Ozawa, and award-winning landscape designer Luciano Giubbilei.
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The Great Outdoors: Responsible Safari
17 augusti 2022 |
61 min
Long considered the ultimate travel experience, the safari is both a luxury and a commitment. On this episode, as part of our three-part series sponsored by Janus et Cie, Dan speaks with four guests who explain the ins and outs of this incredible kind of holiday, and how to do it while respecting the environment and the communities that make it possible.
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The Great Outdoors: Entertaining En Plein Air
10 augusti 2022 |
56 min
In this special three-part series, sponsored by Janus et Cie, The Grand Tourist heads outside for relaxation, adventure, and a bit of enlightenment. This week, Dan speaks with two style-driven entrepreneurs who know how to entertain outdoors. First up is Rebecca Gardner of House & Parties, who is the ultimate Southern hostess, followed by American-born, Milan-based JJ Martin of the ultra-chic fashion and lifestyle brand La Double J.
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Thomas Keller: The da Vinci of the Dining Room
3 augusti 2022 |
63 min
A food legend in every regard, chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller has elevated the American dining experience for decades. On this episode, Dan hears from Keller about how he got his start, why he cooks in the first place, the genesis of The French Laundry and Per Se, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he makes his coffee in the morning.
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Maximilian Büsser: Living the Watchmaking Dream
27 juli 2022 |
54 min
While many in the luxury watch world follow strict rules, this watchmaking visionary asks “Wouldn’t it be cool if…?” On this episode, Dan speaks with the owner, founder, and creative director of MB&F, Maximilian Büsser. The creator of sought-after and wildly inventive timepieces, Max explains how he got started, his development process, and his theories on why mechanical watches have never been in greater demand.
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Bruce Mau: A Life of Ideas
20 juli 2022 |
46 min
In a world seemingly gone mad, optimism can be in short supply. On this episode, Dan speaks with groundbreaking visionary Bruce Mau. The subject of a new documentary on his life and career, Mau talks to Dan about his Canadian roots, his empowering museum show Massive Change, and how a book with architect Rem Koolhaas changed his life.
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Le Sirenuse: The Heart of Positano
13 juli 2022 |
52 min
A legendary hotel on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Le Sirenuse combines traditional flair, incredible views, and a sense of style that can’t be matched. On this episode, Dan speaks with the hotel’s enterprising owner Antonio Sersale about his storied family business and the origins of this heavenly vacation spot near Naples. And later, Dan chats with noted artist and die-hard fan of Le Sirenuse Alex Israel, who was commissioned to create a site-specific installation at the hotel.
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Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Evolution of an Artist
6 juli 2022 |
64 min
While everyone today has a camera in their pocket, a new generation of fine art photographers are taking their art form to new heights, often shunning digital technologies. On this episode, Dan speaks with Paul Mpagi Sepuya, a dynamic fine art photographer based in Los Angeles. Helping to add context is Courtney Willis Blair, partner at the leading gallery Mitchell-Innes & Nash, which recently exhibited Sepuya’s work.
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I Bought a Château: Fulfilling the Dream
29 juni 2022 |
59 min
In the age of the pandemic, nearly everyone fantasizes about moving to a bigger house. A lucky few have realized the ultimate renovation challenge: the French château. On this episode, Dan speaks with interior designer Timothy Corrigan, who has owned many, as well as Anna and Philipp Mayrhofer, two vlogging former Parisians who are transforming a charming château in Normandy into a guesthouse.
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The Grand Tourist Selects: TEFAF Maastricht 2022
27 juni 2022 |
70 min
On this special episode sponsored by TEFAF, Dan highlights five outstanding pieces from the renowned art fair in Maastricht, from a pair of armchairs that once belonged to a master of 20th century design to a legendary Dutch drawing discovered at a small auction house in Massachusetts.
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Vogue Mexico and Latin America’s Karla Martinez de Salas: Sharing Cultures, Changing Minds
22 juni 2022 |
47 min
In an era of rapid cultural and technological change, editors like Karla Martinez de Salas are keeping fashion magazines alive and kicking. On this episode, Dan speaks with Karla about how she started her career, how she arrived at Vogue Mexico and Latin America, and what kind of perfect day in Mexico City she would plan for her boss, Anna Wintour.
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John Pawson: Architect of the Essential
15 juni 2022 |
57 min
Heavenly churches, monastic fashion boutiques, elegantly simple homes, and objects that whisper instead of shout; the works of British architect John Pawson are the textbook definition of great design. On this episode, Dan speaks with Pawson from his studio about his early days soaking up inspiration in Japan, how Calvin Klein changed his life, where he gets his signature white shirts, and advice on how you can convince him to design your next house.
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Daniel Boulud: One Delicious Life
27 april 2022 |
55 min
Chef Daniel Boulud is one of the leading names in food today, with an empire of restaurants and businesses that have spread his brand of French cooking around the globe. On this episode, Dan speaks with Boulud about his childhood on his family’s farm in France, what it was like running Le Cirque in the 1980s, and what makes a great burger.
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Paola Antonelli: A Curator on a Mission
20 april 2022 |
56 min
As one of the leading design curators in the world, MoMA’s Paola Antonelli has consistently led the global conversation in her field. On this episode, Dan speaks with Antonelli about her new book with critic Alice Rawsthorn, “Design Emergency,” getting the job that would change the course of her life, and how design can truly build a better future.
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Luca Nichetto: The New Maestro of Design
13 april 2022 |
50 min
Raised in Venice and now living in Stockholm, product designer Luca Nichetto is one of the leading voices of his generation. With the release of his first-ever monograph cataloging 137 works of design, his profile is on the rise. On this episode, Dan speaks with Nichetto about starting his professional life playing basketball, selling sketches as a youth to make ends meet, and what it means to be an Italian designer today.
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H. Moser & Cie. CEO Edouard Meylan: Innovation and Collaboration in Watchmaking
6 april 2022 |
50 min
As the owner and CEO of H. Moser, Edouard Meylan is an innovator and a leader in the world of fine watchmaking. On this episode, Dan speaks with the debonair Swiss talent on how his family revived a brand that dates back to the 1820s, how he uses innovative materials to make waves in a notoriously selective industry, and how a special watch he launched challenged the idea of “Swiss made” that used actual Swiss cheese.
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Robert A.M. Stern: Making History in Architecture
30 mars 2022 |
46 min
American architect Robert A.M. Stern is a legend, not only for his impressive portfolio, but for his ideas, critiques, and contributions to the craft of architecture itself. On this episode, Dan speaks with Stern about his new memoir, the birth of postmodernism, his unlikely friendship with Zaha Hadid, and much more.
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The Critics of New York Magazine: A Sharp Eye on the City
23 mars 2022 |
59 min
On this special episode, Dan speaks with three legendary critics of the award-winning New York Magazine: Jerry Saltz for art, Wendy Goodman for design, and Adam Platt for food. The witty trio chat with Dan about the fine art of criticism, how their beloved city has evolved during the pandemic, and their advice on the best New York City has to offer.
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Antony Gormley: The Sculptor of Life
16 mars 2022 |
52 min
British artist Antony Gormley has created epic sculptures, intimate and hauntingly existential objects, and installations that have challenged how we experience art. On this episode, Dan speaks with the widely exhibited and celebrated talent on the meaning of his work, his storybook journey to success, and his advice for young artists today.
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Hella Jongerius: Color, Community, and Creativity
9 mars 2022 |
40 min
Dutch designer Hella Jongerius is one the most respected talents in the industry, and her mastery of form and color has influenced the design world in immeasurable ways. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legend about how she got started, her theories on color, and why we should rethink the concept of ownership to become more sustainable.
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David Salle: Behind the Canvas, Beyond the Image
2 mars 2022 |
41 min
American painter David Salle has been a creative force for decades. As a part of the Pictures Generation, his colorful and magnetic canvases are explored as part of a major retrospective at the Brant Foundation. On this episode, Dan speaks with David about how he studied under John Baldessari, why he thinks artists never retire, and why he chose to create his first NFT.
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Bjarke Ingels: The Power of Architecture
23 februari 2022 |
45 min
The New York Times once said Bjarke Ingels might be “the most important architect you have never heard of.” Today, he’s a household name. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Danish starchitect about how he got his first job working for Rem Koolhaas, how he created his legendary “archicomic” that changed the discourse on design, and how architecture can turn fiction into fact.
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Nina Yashar: Milan’s Arbiter of Design
22 december 2021 |
41 min
As the founder of Nilufar Gallery, Nina Yashar is a leading voice in collectible design. Through her many programs, exhibitions, and curated spaces, she has the ability to elevate forgotten names from history and make the careers of contemporary talents. On this episode, Dan chats with Nina about her youth as a radical feminist, how she became lifelong friends with Miuccia Prada, and the most beautiful homes she’s ever seen.
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Fritz Hansen: 150 Years of Design
20 december 2021 |
47 min
Some companies can last for decades but a rare number last for centuries. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the legendary design brand Fritz Hansen, Dan speaks with two guests who know the legacy well: former head of design Christian Andresen, and Carla Sozzani, founder of Milan’s famed concept shop 10 Corso Como. On this episode, they explore what made the Fritz Hansen company so impactful, the influence of Arne Jacobsen, and why Carla believes you should never hire someone to design your home.
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The Gentlewoman’s Penny Martin: How to Live Fabulously Well
15 december 2021 |
34 min
Few magazines have been as influential in the past decade as The Gentlewoman. Led by former curator Penny Martin, each issue presents a smart and subtly stylish vision of life and creativity. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Editor-in-Chief about the magazine’s latest project, “Modern Manners: Instructions for Living Fabulously Well,” an indispensable book on how to navigate contemporary life.
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Francesca Amfitheatrof: A Sparkling Life
8 december 2021 |
52 min
As the artistic director for watches and jewelry for Louis Vuitton, Francesca Amfitheatrof creates objects of design that last for generations. On this episode, Dan speaks with the artist and entrepreneur about her fascinating career, the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way, her own brand called Thief and Heist, and her showstopping high jewelry pieces for Vuitton.
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Philippe Starck: Design’s Philosopher King
1 december 2021 |
41 min
Many designers leave their mark, but Philippe Starck blazes a trail and constantly sets new standards for what design can accomplish in our lives. On this episode, Dan speaks with the famed French talent about his awkward teens, why he’ll never have dinner with a client, and why you’ll never see his home published in a magazine.
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The American Academy in Rome: Lessons from the Eternal City
24 november 2021 |
42 min
For more than 100 years, the American Academy in Rome has been a place where the best and brightest rub elbows, exchange ideas, and grow their careers. On this episode, Dan speaks with the institution’s leader Mark Robbins and Rome Prize recipient and artist Sanford Biggers about the importance of collaboration, the decline of empires, and how this incredible institution began.
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India Mahdavi: The Queen of Color
17 november 2021 |
42 min
Throughout her inspiring career, interior designer India Mahdavi has created restaurants, shops, and homes bursting with a sophisticated palette of hues that has become her signature. On this episode, Dan speaks with this highly respected talent about her unique upbringing, how she designed the most Instagrammed restaurant of all time, and how the imaginary world she created as a child inspires her to this day.
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Justine Picardie: The Valiant Tale of Catherine Dior
10 november 2021 |
37 min
The incredible experiences of Catherine Dior, sister to fashion designer Christian Dior, is one that has gone largely untold for decades. On this episode, Dan speaks with author Justine Picardie on her latest book, “Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture” that dives into Catherine’s heroic legacy, her actions as part of the French Resistance, and how she survived the unimaginable.
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Jorge Pardo: An Artist Without Bounds
3 november 2021 |
39 min
The colorful, surprising, and delightful worlds that Jorge Pardo creates defy categorization. In this episode, Dan speaks with the boundary-crossing artist on his latest show, his first major monograph, how he translated his oeuvre into a French hotel, and how he really spent his “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation.
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The Countess of Carnarvon: Life at the Real Downton Abbey
27 oktober 2021 |
39 min
What is it like to live and entertain at a major English estate? In this episode, Dan speaks with Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle. But to many of us, we know it as the location of Downton Abbey. Dan quizzes Lady Carnarvon on her new book that takes readers through all the ins and outs of maintaining the epic 1,000 acre property, from gardens and follies to animals and their very own gin.
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Annabelle Selldorf: Where Art and Architecture Meet
20 oktober 2021 |
36 min
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Dan meets an architect who has left an indelible mark on the worlds of art and design, Annabelle Selldorf. With a portfolio that includes everything from museums and galleries to townhouses and exhibition design, Selldorf is embarking on her latest triumph: her newly refreshed family furniture business called Vica.
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TEFAF: Where the Past and Future Collide
7 september 2021 |
44 min
What can the objects of the ancient world teach us about today’s art world? And vice versa? On this special episode sponsored by TEFAF, Dan meets with two leading dealers showing at the online edition of the legendary art fair: Sean Kelly, who works with the likes of Marina Abramovic and Kehinde Wiley, and antiquities expert Charis Tyndall of London’s Charles Ede Gallery.
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Paolo Roversi: A Master of Fashion Photography
18 augusti 2021 |
31 min
With his first major museum exhibition in North America underway, the iconic fashion photographer Paolo Roversi is taking a well-deserved bow. Dan speaks with the legendary artist on how he takes his alluring images, the future of his craft, and what he really thinks of Instagram. But first, Dallas Contemporary executive director Peter Doroshenko explains the maestro’s secrets, and how fashion photography is gaining greater acceptance in the art world.
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Tom Stuart-Smith: The World’s Greatest Garden Designer?
11 augusti 2021 |
32 min
As a landscape architect and garden designer, this week’s guest Tom Stuart-Smith will change the way you think about green spaces. The London-based talent has won numerous gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, has created spaces for the Queen, and now has his first major monograph that highlights his stunning portfolio.
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Nathan Clements-Gillespie: The Art of Collecting
4 augusti 2021 |
34 min
At the Frieze Masters art fair, historical art and antiquities come alive in a contemporary context, and they’re ready to be taken home. Today’s guest, artistic director Nathan Clements-Gillespie, speaks with Dan about the future of such dazzling markets, the role of design in collecting, and how what’s old is new again.
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Kenneth Ize: The Forefront of Fashion
28 juli 2021 |
39 min
Producing great clothes today can be a challenge, but designer Kenneth Ize is making his mark with style, grace, and a heartfelt mission to preserve the artisanal crafts of his native Nigeria. As a finalist for the LVMH Prize and a recent collaborator with the Karl Lagerfeld label, Ize shares the lessons and wisdom he’s learned from his skyrocketing, purpose-driven career.
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Piero Lissoni: The Humanistic Approach
21 juli 2021 |
38 min
How do you define Italian design today? You’d start with this episode’s guest, architect Piero Lissoni. His signature can be found everywhere, from chairs and tables to hotels and watches. Now as the creative director of B&B Italia, he’s guiding the fan-favorite brand into a new era of innovation and boundary-pushing style.
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Patricia Urquiola: Design’s Ultimate Tastemaker
14 juli 2021 |
36 min
From hotels and boutiques to furniture and tableware, Patricia Urquiola has been a defining influence on design in the 21st century. In this episode, Dan speaks with this prolific talent and art director of the legendary Italian brand Cassina about her early life, how she avoids trends, and how she is definitely not “chromophobic.”
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Audemars Piguet CEO François-Henry Bennahmias: The Fine Art of Risk and Reward
7 juli 2021 |
39 min
Few names in the world of haute horology garner the same level of respect as Audemars Piguet. In this episode, Dan speaks with the brand’s pioneering CEO François-Henry Bennahmias on how the watch world has evolved, how he introduced the AP to the world of hip-hop, and the true meaning of luxury today.
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Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc: Where Picasso Swam and Chagall Sunbathed
30 juni 2021 |
46 min
It’s hard to find a place where history, culture, celebrity, and luxury intertwine as much as the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. In this special episode, Dan dives into the past and present of this incredible French resort, and discovers how it shaped the very idea of glamorous travel.
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Daniel Libeskind: Architect of Empathy
23 juni 2021 |
36 min
Facing a post-pandemic reality, cities must change to survive. In this episode, Dan speaks with legendary architect Daniel Libeskind. The designer of the master plan for the World Trade Center recounts his experiences as a young architect, describes his upcoming Holocaust memorial in Amsterdam, explains his distaste for communism, and predicts how cities can adapt and thrive in the 21st century.
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Ali Banisadr: An Artist of Painterly Pyrotechnics
16 juni 2021 |
42 min
With a gallery show in New York, a museum exhibition in Florence, and his first major book out this spring, New York painter Ali Banisadr is having his moment. In this episode, Dan speaks with the radical talent about his childhood in Iran, his synesthesia, and what it’s like to experiment on a canvas in the age of NFTs.
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Victoria Broackes: Director of the London Design Biennale
9 juni 2021 |
41 min
Can we design a better world? On this episode, Dan meets the new director of the London Design Biennale, Victoria Broackes. As one of today’s leading curators, she’s bringing together exciting ideas and immersive installations from countries around the world.
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Francis Mallmann: The Disobedient Chef
9 juni 2021 |
39 min
On the first-ever episode of The Grand Tourist, Dan speaks with Argentine chef Francis Mallmann on life after the pandemic, the fine art of disobedience, and why a master of Patagonian grilling would want his next cookbook to be all-vegan.
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Introducing The Grand Tourist
13 maj 2021 |
2 min
Design journalist Dan Rubinstein introduces listeners to the leading tastemakers of the creative world, from master chefs to experimental architects. Join Dan on a virtual journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel—all the elements of a well-lived life.
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