The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.