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The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein

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Feb 15, 2023 • 43min

Axel Vervoordt: The Man Who Made Antiques Cool

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 33min

Zandra Rhodes: Never Give Up

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 50min

Nick Cave: An Artist With a Mission

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 9min

Voyage to Antarctica: A Cruise to the World’s Edge

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 56min

Luke Edward Hall: The Sweet Smell of Creative Success

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 9, 2022 • 53min

The Assoulines: A Family with Style

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 2, 2022 • 57min

Norbert Niederkofler: “Cuisine is Not Enough Anymore”

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 26, 2022 • 41min

Martino Gamper: Design’s Free Spirit

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 10min

R & Company: The Unlikely Tale of a World-Class Gallery

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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 8min

The Values of Design: Amanda Levete, Sebastian Herkner, and Simone Rothman

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

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