The iconic, Swiss countryside resort in Lausanne reopens for the second time following COVID-19 lockdowns. Located on the banks of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Swiss Alps, the Beau-Rivage Palace announced it is reopening its doors today–just in time for spring. As the property marks its 160th anniversary, the hotel has taken advantage of the […]
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ROLLS-ROYCE DREAM COMMISSION CONCEPT ARTWORKS
“We are delighted to present the four shortlisted artworks of MUSE, The Rolls-Royce Art Programme’s inaugural Dream Commission at the Fondation Beyeler in Basel, Switzerland and the Serpentine, London. To be providing a vital platform for moving-image art at this critical time for the industry is befitting in the 110th year of our very own muse, […]
KUNSTHAUS ZURICH MUSEUM EXTENSION
The $230-million, environmentally pioneering project will make it the largest art museum in Switzerland The Kunsthaus Zurich, one of Switzerland’s most acclaimed museums with art collections ranging from the 13th century to the contemporary, will unveil a massive extension designed by David Chipperfield Architects, which will double the museum’s size, in October 2021. Intended to breathe new […]
Rolex Watches are Still the Ultimate Fashion Accessory
Rolex is among the most renowned brands on the planet. It was established in London in 1905 but is now headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. What makes Rolex unique is its unwavering dedication to the niche craft of luxury watchmaking. The brand only makes watches, but this has not prevented it from being a sign of wealth and elegance in contemporary […]
Rising Star, Lumane
Switzerland native Lumane is not your typical pop artist. Much of her inspiration stems from her mother playing “Moonlight Sonata” by Beethoven on the piano when she was just a toddler. At four-years-old, Lumane put her foot forward to be like her mom learning to play different instruments throughout the years to come. In the […]
Sir Richard Branson’s luxury lodge to re-open in December
The Lodge, part of the luxury collection of properties from Virgin Limited Edition will once again be re-opening its doors this December, welcoming guests back for the winter season. Its timely re-opening coincides with the relaxation of Switzerland’s quarantine conditions from almost all countries, meaning travellers no longer need to quarantine on arrival leaving plenty […]
World’s Largest Lindt Chocolate Shop
The Lindt Home of Chocolate, a 65,000-square-foot museum complete with interactive exhibitions, the world’s largest Lindt chocolate shop, a ‘Chocolateria’ and the world’s largest chocolate fountain, will open its doors in Zurich on September 13. Designed by the Basel-based architectural firm Christ & Gantenbein, the contemporary, light-filled museum building in Zurich’s Kilchberg suburb will complement […]
Film Funding Post-COVID
In a new interview with CMRubinWorld, Locarno Film Festival’s Artistic Director Lili Hinstin says Federal Council in Switzerland and Locarno will adopt measures to support culture and filmmakers. The global recession following the pandemic has impacted arts funding all over the world, but in Switzerland, the government wants to help. In a new interview with […]
Beau-Rivage Palace Reopens
The Beau-Rivage Palace has announced its official reopening on June 12 following the several-month COVID-19 lockdown. The event accompanies the opening of the new Cinq Mondes spa, the result of an eight-month renovation and a new wellness concept driven by the vision of Nathalie Seiler-Hayez, Managing Director of the hotel. With its ten acres of […]
2020 GREEN GOOD DESIGN
Sustainability award for the Rado True Thinline Leaf Rarely have the award and the prize winner been better suited to each other: our emerald green Rado True Thinline Leaf was presented with the prestigious GREEN GOOD DESIGN Award by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design […]