Looking up
Part one of a two-part series – Representations of self: the urban skyline
“Skylines are urban signatures. They are the shorthand of urban identity, and the chance for urban flourish. Cities of all descr...
Eye-witness accounts – Glass previews UK artist Valerie Wiffen’s latest show of her exquisitely observed drawings and paintings
BRITISH painter, London-based Valerie Wiffen’s latest show of work opens in east London next month and continues to develop and explore her deep interest in work made from exhibits in museums and collections al...
Swimming with sharks
Danish photographer Pierre Winther broke into the fashion industry three decades ago and has worked for clients such as Dunhill, Finlandia, Hugo Boss, Nike, JVC, Diesel, Levi's, The Face, iD, Rolling Stone,...
Road trip – Portugal
My journey exploring northern Portugal started with a short flight from London to Porto, picking up a local car from the airport and quickly adjusting to driving on the opposite side of the road – a d...
Shadowland – Trent Parke, the sole Australian in the Magnum Photos collective, shines a light on hidden aspects of his vast country
Shadowland - Trent Parke, the sole Australian in the Magnum Photos collective, shines a light on hidden aspects of his vast country
The magic of Trent Parke’s photography rests in an uncanny ability to trans...
YDE at Paris Fashion Week AW15
Established in 2005, YDE, the eponymous brand of Danish designer Ole Yde, is becoming well-known for its contemporary take on sophisticated glamour which combines Nordic design principles with luxury mater...
Ahead of the curve
Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger has led many lives. She’s been an American model living in Paris. She’s been an American wife (to Italian tennis pro Gianni Ocleppo) living in Monaco, where she raised two sons.
And ...
Sunny and safe in Jordan
Someone said a rose by any other name would smell as sweet but such is the power of negative connotations that I’m not so sure any more. Take the idea of a restful and hugely enjoyable holiday in the heart ...
Lost in deep space
It’s never quite clear what Ren does to her friend Jordan, but it’s something for which she is both desperate and reluctant to apologise, and so she decides to stow away on the space vessel Jordan is captaini...
The science of dreams – Consciousness and lucid dreaming: the world’s leading expert challenges our misconceptions
The science of dreams – Consciousness and lucid dreaming: the world’s leading expert challenges our misconceptions
Neurobiologists and cognitive scientists are currently engaged in new efforts to establish t...
Running in the family
Opening next month at Yorkshire Sculpture Park is the joint exhibition of works by Venetian glass artists Laura de Santillana and Alessandro Diaz de Santillana. The siblings’ first show in the UK, YSP’s spa...
For the love of it – Glass talks to rising star British actor Adam Nagaitis
Glass had a great time interviewing Adam Nagaitis, the RADA graduate rapidly making a name for himself in the film industry. Born and raised in Chorley, Lancashire, Adam began his training at the prestigious St...
Showing out at Paris Fashion Week
Away from the drama and glamour of the catwalk, the designer showrooms at fashion week are only open to the members of the international fashion industry and offer buyers and journalists a chance ...
Glass gains unique insight into the admirable work of UNICEF and learns how apathy is today’s biggest threat
Protecting the future – Glass gains unique insight into the admirable work of UNICEF and learns how apathy is today’s biggest threat
Since its creation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1946, with th...
Shape, colour and texture – bold Brazil – Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori talks to Glass about art, femininity and the power of beauty
Shape, colour and texture – bold Brazil – Brazilian designer Paula Cademartori talks to Glass about art, femininity and the power of beauty
Starting her professional training in industrial design, Paula Cade...
Seen and unseen
Invisible may no longer be an adjective suitable to describe a photographer who has recently been the subject of an Oscar-nominated documentary, and yet it is the first that comes to mind when viewing Vivia...
New Model Army – Glass meets Alisa Znarok
Name: Alisa Znarok
Nationality: Latvian
Agency: Profile Model Management
How did you become a model?
A model scout came up to me when I was in school and invited me to join a modelling agency.
Who ...
A tranquil haven in fashion heaven
The Four Seasons Milan is a hotel that makes a powerful first impression – but the exact nature of the impression will depend on what time you arrive. Turn up in the evening or early morning and you find yo...
(De)constructing memory – Architecture’s wunderkind Daniel Libeskind reveals the dreams behind his awe-inspiring creations
(De)constructing memory – Architecture’s wunderkind Daniel Libeskind reveals the dreams behind his awe-inspiring creations
“To provide meaningful architecture is not to parody history but to articulate it.” ...
Breaking the mould
One of the world’s most bankable DJs, Seth Troxler was raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, partied in Detroit and honed his craft in Berlin and on the international DJ circuit. His relentless touring schedule he...
Essence of the Earth
When it comes to spring scents, I’m definitely with author Margaret Atwood, who quipped, “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” Although this may appear rather odd to some, I’m ...