{"id":8325,"date":"2026-04-22T20:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/8325\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:00:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:00:25","slug":"the-artful-life-gubi-in-paris-a-maccapani-pop-up-in-milan-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/8325\/","title":{"rendered":"The Artful Life: Gubi in Paris, a Maccapani Pop-Up in Milan, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Gubi Unveils a Glamorous Showroom-Apartment in Paris<\/p>\n

Gubi<\/a> has long staged its sumptuous furnishings within residential settings that echo the character of each city it inhabits, such as a Georgian townhouse in London<\/a>\u2019s tony Charterhouse Square. In Paris<\/a>, the Danish brand makes that approach permanent with a new showroom set inside a historic private apartment in the 8th arrondissement, surrounded by galleries and studios. Inside, the full Gubi collection occupies rooms defined by soaring ceilings, stately French windows, and preserved details such as fireplaces and moldings. A sequence of interconnected rooms guides visitors through scenes of gathering, dining, working, and rest. Each reflects the scale and light of a classic Parisian interior, from salon-like seating arrangements to a winter garden and a compact workspace anchored by a desk by Greta Magnusson Grossman. Across these settings, works by GamFratesi and other prestigious designers appear alongside curated artwork and richly layered surfaces. \u2014Ryan Waddoups<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarilyn Minter, True Blue, (2022).
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Courtesy the artist<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Miniature\"Miniature<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLaurie Simmons, Small Walking Camera, (1991).
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Courtesy the artist<\/p>\n

2. The Photography Show Returns to Park Avenue Armory<\/p>\n

For its 45th edition, one of New York City\u2019s most beloved art fairs, The Photography Show<\/a> presented by AIPAD, returns to the storied Park Avenue Armory for an unprecedented showcase of film and media. Running April 22 through 26, guests can expect to see debut presentations from fair first-timers, including New York City\u2019s Leica Gallery<\/a> to Paris\u2019s Galerie Sophie Scheidecker, as well as long-standing exhibitors such as London\u2019s Augusta Edwards Fine Art and Antwerp\u2019s IBASHO gallery. In addition to the booth presentations, AIPAD will present its new Focal Point section, which will highlight galleries and artists specifically focused on lens-based photography and have contributed to the evolving understanding of this historic art form. Throughout the four-day fair, AIPAD talks will feature an impressive roster of conversations among the photography world\u2019s top talents, including Laurie Simmons, Cecilia Paredes, and more, as well as a range of book signings by exhibited artists. For a full list of events, visit the lineup here<\/a>. \u2014 Shelby Black<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\"Luxury\"Luxury<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaccapani pop up with The Luxury Collection outside Casa Brera in Milan.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Courtesy of The Luxury Collection<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaccapani Moto T and patch set with The Luxury Collection.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Courtesy of The Luxury Collection<\/p>\n

3. Margherita Maccapani Missoni Hosts Fashion Pop-Up at Casa Brera in Milan<\/p>\n

During Salone del Mobile in Milan<\/a>, furniture is the star of the show, but fashion is forever the city\u2019s lifeblood, which is why design connoisseurs will want to make a beeline for the charming Maccapani<\/a> pop-up outside \u202fCasa Brera, a\u00a0Luxury\u00a0Collection\u00a0Hotel,<\/a> through April 26. Inside, Margherita Maccapani Missoni has curated an assortment of Italian artisan-made goods and limited-edition clothing and accessories created exclusively for the hotel group, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary. Alongside the Maccapani\u00a0Moto t-shirt featuring a Horse of Saint Mark, branded patches, and illustrated totes, guests will discover hand-marbled stationery by Florentine maker Il Papiro, ceramics by Milanese artist Lucia Zamberletti, Iacobella leather bags, Mer\u00f9\u00a0Gioielli\u202fenameled pendants, and more. \u201cMilan has always been a city\u00a0where creativity flourishes through a dialogue between heritage and\u00a0innovation,\u201d says Missoni. \u201cWith Maccapani\u00a0Edits<\/a> for The\u00a0Luxury\u00a0Collection, we set out to create\u00a0something both authentic and playful\u2013a\u00a0collection\u00a0shaped by the makers,\u00a0objects, and narratives that capture the true spirit of Italy. I\u2019m delighted to\u00a0share these discoveries with travelers from around the world during such an\u00a0inspiring moment for the country.\u201d\u2014Jill Sieracki<\/p>\n

4. John Hardy Ushers in a New Era with SoHo Flagship<\/p>\n

This month, John Hardy<\/a> opened the doors to a new flagship located in Manhattan\u2019s SoHo. The 1,800-square-foot space is reflective of the brand\u2019s ethos under Creative Chairman Reed Krakoff<\/a>. The immersive interiors include a 25-foot sculpture crafted by Balinese bamboo master Gustin Ngurah Udianata, with looping rings that evoke John Hardy\u2019s signature chain motif suspended from the ceiling. The sculpture took over two months to create and was crafted with no glue or nails. \u201cWhen designing the John Hardy SoHo flagship, we asked ourselves, \u2018How do we make a space that feels rich but also comfortable and relaxing?\u2019\u201d says Krakoff. \u201cThere\u2019s a lightness to the space that welcomes the casual discovery of the collections. We want customers to be able to touch and experience the brand.\u201d Additional signature touches include a large-scale sculpture of John Hardy\u2019s iconic gold woven chain Spear bracelet. Inside, visitors will discover the house\u2019s diamond and artisanal collections, displayed within walls crafted from cream raw clay tile. The flagship is located at 147 Spring Street, New York, N.Y.\u2014Alexandria Sillo<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLouis Vuitton egg bag.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Louis Vuitton.<\/p>\n

5. Louis Vuitton Introduces Monogrammed Mother\u2019s Day Egg That\u2019s Pretty Enough to Eat<\/p>\n

The latest Louis Vuitton egg bag<\/a> is a special Mother\u2019s Day<\/a> release that showcases\u00a0Nicolas Ghesqui\u00e8re\u2019s witty ovoid design in a classic LV monogram. The shiny red finish may cause a double take at first, but the red is deeper and its sheen warmer and more diffuse than the red Le Vernis that Vuitton once used on perennials such as the Alma bag. Besides, if mom is a true Vuitton aficionado, she will know that the Egg bag is not available in a Le Vernis special edition.<\/p>\n

No, this Egg bag is for eating. It is made of dark chocolate, not leather or monogram canvas. Designed by Louis Vuitton Pastry Chef Maxime Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric<\/a>, this most delectable accessory contains hazelnuts, roasted pecans, and candied oranges, not iPhones. It is filled with crunchy pistachio praline and raspberry caramel, and the accompanying heart-shaped chocolates have crunchy praline within. The new range of Mother\u2019s Day Chocolates are available to shop in-store.\u2014Rena Gross<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrancesco Balzano\u2019s Tessuto collection at Villa Medici in Rome.
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto: Adel Slimane Fecih<\/p>\n

6. Francesco Balzano\u2019s Poised Furniture Responds to Rome\u2019s Villa Medici\u00a0<\/p>\n

Francesco Balzano<\/a> inaugurated the Tribeca location of StudioTwentySeven<\/a>, the collectible design gallery owned by Nacho Polo and Robert Onuska<\/a>. They\u2019re now picking things back up to present Tessuto, a new body of work conceived during Balzano\u2019s 2025 residency at Villa Medici<\/a> in Rome<\/a>. Developed through weeks spent studying the site\u2019s gardens and photographing its facades, the collection translates those observations into a suite of limited-edition furnishings marked by crisp white lacquered frames and richly textured jacquard upholstery. Rubelli<\/a>\u2019s sumptuous Derby Toile wraps each piece in a palette drawn from the villa itself. Pale pink recalls Roman interiors, light green references the formal gardens and surrounding forest, and soft yellow echoes sunlit architecture across a collection that sees a chair that traces the loggia\u2019s majestic artwork to a low table that stretches horizontally like a threshold. Produced in limited editions of 12, the works recently debuted against the villa\u2019s vaulted arcades and will soon travel to New York for a presentation opening May 14 timed to NYCxDesign<\/a>. \u2014R.W.<\/p>\n

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