Photographer Herb Ritts

Herb Ritts began his photographic career in the late 70's and gained a reputation as a master of art and commercial photography. In addition to producing portraits and editorial fashion for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview and Rolling Stone, Ritts also created successful advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Donna Karen, Gap, Gianfranco Ferré, Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, Levi's, Pirelli, Polo Ralph Lauren, Valentino among others. Since 1988 he directed numerous influential and award winning music videos and commercials. His fine art photography has been the subject of exhibitions worldwide, with works residing in many significant public and private collections.

In his life and work, Herb Ritts was drawn to clean lines and strong forms. This graphic simplicity allowed his images to be read and felt instantaneously. They often challenged conventional notions of gender or race. Social history and fantasy were both captured and created by his memorable photographs of noted individuals in film, fashion, music, politics and society.

Malene Birger Designs

Malene Birger: A Masterclass in Timeless Design and Nomadic Elegance Malene Birger embodies an exquisite blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and eclecticism. Renowned as a fashion designer and founder of iconic brands, she has seamlessly transitioned into the world of interior design, redefining how we view and utilize our living spaces. A Nomadic Vision Birger’s approach is rooted in versatility and reinvention. Her favorite furniture and décor pieces travel with her like cherished companions, adapting effortlessly to different spaces—from a sympathetically renovated finca in Mallorca to an Edwardian flat in London and back to Copenhagen. Each piece finds new life, seamlessly transforming a bedroom into a lounge or a desk into a bathroom accent. Design Philosophy At the heart of her design ethos lies a love for traditional craftsmanship paired with modern sensibilities. Her newest book, Move and Work , offers an intimate glimpse into her three homes and her Copenhagen showroom,...

Architect Marcel Breuer

Designer and Architect, Marcel Breuer (1902 - 1981) can be regarded as one of the most influential and important designers of the 20th century. As a young student at the Bauhaus Weimar, Breuer, who was Hungarian by birth, caught the eye with various furniture designs inspired by the Dutch De Stijl group. In 1925, at the tender age of only 23, he “invented” tubular steel furniture, a revolutionary development, to be considered his core contribution to the history of design. Breuer’s tubular steel designs, such as the famous Wassily armchair, the Bauhaus stool, or his various cantilever chairs are representative for the design of an entire epoch, and thus comparable only with Wagenfeld’s legendary table luminaire. In the shape of millions of copies they have long since taken a firm place among the great classics of Modernism. Yet it was not only tubular steel furniture that helped Breuer make an international splash. He was likewise a design history trail-blazer with his alu...

Sculptor Henry Moore

Henry Spencer Moore (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English sculptor and artist. He is best known for his abstract bronze sculptures which are located in various prominent public places. Moore is the most influential and famous sculptures of his generation. "I really make the little idea from clay and i hold it in my hand. I can turn it, look at it from underneath, see it from one view, hold it against the sky, imagine it any size I like, and really be in control, almost like God creating something." - Henry Moore

Domenique Mora: Where Design Meets Vision

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