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Vogue
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The Egyptian Creative Community Came Alive at Cairo Photo Week
For ten days last May, the streets of Cairo pulsed with creative energy. Cairo Photo Week, now a cornerstone in the visual culture calendar of the region, returned with its most expansive and ambitious edition yet. On its 4th edition, and held every two years, 'Finding The View' gave name to this year's theme. From Downtown Cairo's heritage venues to the galleries and institutions of New Cairo, the festival transformed the city into a living, breathing celebration of photography and visual storytelling. Organized by Photopia, the independent platform led by Marwa Abu Leila, Cairo Photo Week 2025 unfolded with an impressive breadth of programming: 25 exhibitions featuring the work of 120 artists, over 100 talks and panels, 16 workshops, 6 exhibition tours and photowalks, 53 portfolio reviews, and a rich lineup of networking events. In total, more than 600 hours of programming reached an audience of over 25,000 attendees—including 2,000 students and early-career creatives—making this edition a resounding affirmation of Egypt's vibrant and growing creative community. What makes Cairo Photo Week unique is not just the scale, but its soul. Throughout its many venues—14 in total across two districts—one could feel a palpable sense of connection and momentum. From the bustling energy of the exhibition openings to the quiet intensity of portfolio reviews, the festival felt less like an event and more like a movement. In the exhibitions, established names were shown alongside emerging voices, creating powerful juxtapositions that captured the multiplicity of the region's visual culture. Local photographers documented the nuances of daily life in Cairo with intimacy and urgency, while international artists added new dimensions to the conversation, enriching the global context without overshadowing the local. As a guest, speaker, and portfolio reviewer, I had the privilege of engaging directly with many of the artists and attendees. The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers. Cairo Photo Week is more than a platform; it is a catalyst. The Fashion Feed: Virality, Burnout & the New Visual Economy panel at the Cairo Design District (One-Ninety, New Cairo). From left to right: Abdallah Sabry, Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Bassam Allam, Ämr Ezzeldinn and Farida El Shafie. PhotoVogue: The Power of Community. Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo in Downtown Cairo. Egypt's creative scene is alive, and thriving. Thanks to the tireless work of Photopia and the many artists, educators, and institutions involved, Cairo Photo Week is fostering a space where ideas can take root and visions can evolve. It is not just reflecting the current state of photography in the region—it is actively shaping its future.
New York Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
150 Years of Scribbles at the Art Students League
150 Years of Scribbles at the Art Students League Long a center of artistic development for New Yorkers big and small, the League celebrates its sesquicentenary this year with a dream-themed ball. Learn more Listen to this article · 0:11 min Share full article
Condé Nast Traveler
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
The Moore
Why book? This boutique hotel in the heart of the Design District, Miami's luxury retail hub, is built into the 100-year-old Moore building. It has excellent dining, access to a members-only club, and blue-chip art amidst high-style rooms. Set the scene Opened in 2024, this 13-room hotel is nestled inside the four-story landmark Moore building, which also houses a posh coworking space, private club, art gallery, and restaurant on the ground floor. Upon walking inside, you're immediately struck by the Zaha Hadid site-specific installation Elastika that spans the light-filled atrium connecting the different levels with stretches of web-like material. It's both cheeky and iconic. With all the different elements at play, the building now functions as a clubhouse for the city's creative set to gather over dinner or cocktails, attend cultural programming, take a meeting, or spend the night. Light-filled corridors surround the hotel's central atrium, and as you explores the different floors, a warren of beautifully designed spaces emerge: handsomely designed offices and 'Zoom booths' on the coworking floor, a cozy karaoke room, a speakeasy, cocktail lounges, private dining rooms (the one outfitted in pineapple decor was my favorite), and an indoor courtyard with soaring ceilings and terracotta tile floors. The crowd that circulates through the multiple floors varies from digital nomads and executives with flexible work commitments to artists and fashion lovers who work in the neighborhood's upscale boutiques. The backstory The 90,000-square-foot building dates back to the 1920s when architect and entrepreneur David P. Davis built the Art Deco jewel on a former pineapple plantation. Over the years, it served as a furniture showroom and event space, and in 2005, developer and Dacra founder Craig Robins transformed the building into a cultural hub by hosting the inaugural DesignMiami fair there, ushering in a new era for the neighborhood. WoodHouse, a hospitality company, is the developer and operator of the new hotel within the building. The rooms Sometimes, in high-concept properties, the finer details can get overlooked. That's not the case here. The residential-style rooms were conceived by Los Angeles firm Studio Collective in collaboration with iCrave and feature an inspired mix of custom furniture, art, and decorative elements by furniture brand Mous and Sossego, a sustainably-focused collection based out of Brazil. The minibar in my suite was stocked with full-sized bottles of liquor and a fancy Chemex pour-over coffee maker. My king-size bed was from Swedish brand Duxiana and delightfully plush with nice, crisp bedsheets, and the shower amenities were the divine-smelling Byredo Mojave Ghost, also Swedish. The rooms all feature oversized soaking tubs and bathrooms outfitted with porcelain slab walls and floors. You're not missing much by booking the cheapest room—the action is in the public areas—but if you feel like splurging, the suites include dining tables and seating areas with boucle-covered sofas. Food and drink The main spot here is Elastika, located on the ground floor of the atrium and named after the sculpture that hovers above the impressive dining room. The menu focuses on farm-sourced, modern American cuisine and includes dishes like heirloom tomato gazpacho with house-made focaccia and roasted local mahi with celery root puree and Champagne sauce. Guests of the hotel can also dine on the second-floor balcony restaurant that is part of the members' club. My lunch there included a delicious hen-of-the-woods mushroom pizza and spicy tuna crispy rice from the sushi bar. The neighborhood/area If you love art and luxury shopping, this location is an advantage. High-end retailers like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel are all within walking distance, as is the Institute of Contemporary Art. You'll also find a world-class collection of public art and murals scattered across the neighborhood. Wynwood and Downtown Miami are a quick cab ride away, and the beach, though a bit farther, is just over the causeway. For guests who want to stick their toes in the sand, the hotel has partnered with the W South Beach to offer access to beach chairs and service (although you're on your own for transportation to and from the coveted spot). The service The staff are warm, friendly, and helpful—from the front desk attendants to the folks who take care of members at the coworking space to the servers in the restaurants. For families The hotel caters mostly to an adult crowd and business travelers, but families with small children can book suites that offer separate sleeping quarters. Eco effort Both the restaurant and bars work with sustainable, local suppliers whenever possible. Accessibility There are elevators and ADA-compliant rooms available. Anything left to mention? A major perk of staying at the Moore is the chance to moonlight as a private club member during your stay, and gain access to wonderfully designed spaces like The Courtyard, a chic living room of sorts, featuring museum-quality art and two signature bars: The Banyan Bar, where bubbles and caviar await, and Miwa Sushi Bar, serving sake and Japanese-inspired dishes. There's also a game room, cigar room, photo booth, and The Chapter Room, filled with curated books and art. Weekly programming includes artist talks, musical performances, and fitness events. During city-wide events like Art Basel and Formula 1, the place is a hive of activity.
Vogue
03-06-2025
- General
- Vogue
Free digital portfolio reviews • PhotoVogue 2025
PhotoVogue is committed to championing equal opportunities for artists of all backgrounds. We believe that creative talent should be nurtured through access, mentorship, and care—regardless of financial means or industry connections. As part of our Women by Women and East and Southeast Asia Panorama open calls, a number of the most deserving participants will be selected for one-on-one virtual portfolio reviews with members of our expert panel—an extraordinary group of editors, curators, professors, and creatives from around the world. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage directly, exchange ideas, and refine one's practice through meaningful dialogue. We are deeply grateful to the reviewers who, on this occasion, have generously agreed to dedicate their time and expertise to supporting emerging talent. Their generosity is a powerful reminder that a more supportive and inclusive creative culture is not only possible, but already in motion. Through these acts of mentorship and solidarity, we strive to foster a community grounded in shared growth, mutual respect, and the belief that generosity can be truly transformative. The reviews will be held on Saturday, November 22nd via Zoom, so artists from every background and region will have the opportunity to participate. Discover this year's reviewers! Adama Sanneh Co-Founder and CEO of the Moleskine Foundation Alessia Glaviano Head of Global PhotoVogue & Director, PhotoVogue Festival Amber Olson Senior Agent, Art Partner Picasa Amber Terranova Executive Producer, Amplifier Amber Venerable Creative Director, Allure & Self Andrea Vollmer-Hess Visual Editor, Vogue Germany Antonio Carloni Head of photography projects and commissions, Intesa Sanpaolo & Director, Gallerie d'Italia Arianna Rinaldo Independent curator and photo editor, Curator of Photography, PhEST Ashleigh Kane Writer, editor, creative consultant, and curator Azu Nwagbogu Founder and director of the African Artists' Foundation (AAF) and founder and director of the LagosPhoto Festival Bernadette Tuazon Director of photography, CNN Digital Bertan Selim Founder VID Foundation for Photography Bruno Ceschel Founder Self Publish, Be Happy Caterina De Biasio Visual Editor, PhotoVogue Charlotte Rose Head Visuals Producer & Bookings Editor Vogue Australia, GQ Australia Chiara Bardelli Nonino Indipendent Curator & Executive Features Director Harper's Bazaar Italia Christiane Monarchi Curator, lecturer, founding co-editor of Hapax Magazine, and founding editor of Photomonitor Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo Senior Education Manager, Strategic Content Initatives & Curator, PhotoVogue Festival Diego Portillo Visuals Editor, Vogue Elisa Medde Editor and curator Elliott Ramsey Curator Francesca Marani Senior Photo Editor, Vogue Italia Giuseppe Oliverio Founder of PhMuseum Irene Opezzo Photo Director, Robb Report and Curator Jae-hyun Seok Independent Curator, Director of Art Space LUMOS & Director of Busan International Photo Festival James Estrin New York Times Senior Staff Photographer Jamie Spence Visuals Director, British Vogue Jane'a Johnson Editor, Aperture Jann Pascua Art Director, Vogue Philippines Jody Fathalla Visuals Editor, Vogue Arabia Julia Filgueiras Art Director, Vogue Brasil Julieta Sartor Visuals Editor, Vogue Spain Karla Acosta Head of Design, Vogue Mexico and Latin America Karly Domb Sadof Visual Investigations, Wall Street Journal Kathryne Hall Visuals Director for Allure & Glamour Kira Pollack Creative director and photo editor Laura Beltrán Villamizar Writer, Curator and Creative Director Laura Roumanos Creative Producer at Instagram Lekgetho Makola Chief Operations Officer at Market Theatre Foundation, Yale Directors Forum Fellow Maddalena Scarzella Architect and Independent Curator Marina Paulenka Director of Exhibitions, Fotografiska Berlin Margaret Steber Documentary Photographer Maria Teresa Salvati Curator, Educator Marie Gomis-Trezise Founder and Curator, Galerie Gomis Michaela Perau Visual Director, Vogue France Michael Famighetti Editor of Aperture magazine Marzio Emilio Villa Narda van't Veer Gallerist, The Ravestijn Gallery Natalia Jimenez Senior Photo Editor for International & Climate/Business/Health Matt McClain Natalie Matutschovsky Creative Director Nathalie Herschdorfer Director of Photo Elysée Noelle Flores-Theard Senior Digital Photo Editor, The New Yorker Olfa Feki Olivia Anani Member of the Board of Directors, Friends of Palais de Tokyo Olivier Laurent Deputy Director of Photography, The Washington Post Marvin Joseph Philip Clarke Programme Director of the Fashion courses, Central Saint Martins Rahaab Allana Curator/publisher, Alkazi Foundation for the Arts in New Delhi Reyes Domínguez Visuals Editor & Photo Studio Director, Condé Nast Spain Rica Cerbarano Curator, Writer and Project Coordinator Rikki Keene Photography and Talent Casting Director, Vogue Australia Sagal Ali Art and Cultural Heritage Professional and Founder, Somalia Arts Foundation Samira Larouci Writer and Editor Sara Hemming Founder Sara Hemming Studio Sarah Leen Photographer, Photo Editor, Teacher and founder the Visual Thinking Collective Shannon Ghannam Director of Development and Programming, Peter Marlow Fundation Stephanie Tran Visuals Director, GQ Teneshia Carr Photographer, EIC & Owner Blanc Magazine Tracey Woods Director of Photography, The Luupe Valentina Collado Fashion Director, Vogue Mexico & Latin America
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wensum Lodge in Norwich sold to developer as creative space
A historical building that was used as an adult education centre has been sold to a property County Council closed Wensum Lodge in Norwich after deciding it was "significantly under-utilised".Slow Norfolk, which is planning to turn the building into what it called a "creative community", has completed the James, Conservative cabinet member for corporate services and innovation at the authority, said: "This sale will ensure the site continues to serve the community in a new and exciting way." The decision to try selling the site, which held courses for the council's adult learning service, was made in the summer of 2023.A report to the cabinet said the building was "significantly under-utilised and increasingly cost inefficient".Ms James added: "We are pleased to see Wensum Lodge pass into the hands of a team that values its heritage and has a clear vision for its future." 'Creative community' Slow Norfolk is a local property developer that restores historical buildings across the county, and rents them out, including as holiday director Mark Littleword said: "Our aim is to preserve the architectural character of the site while creating a dynamic space for Norwich's thriving creative community."Proposed plans for the site include converting the complex into a hub for designers, architects, writers and marketing. Slow Norfolk said the development would respect the site's 19th Century origins as a brewery, to its more recent role as a centre for adult education. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
