19th Century English Oak Tray

On Our Radar: A monthly guide to events and exhibitions on Cabana's Radar, a must-read for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of global art and design. This May, whether you want to visit a new exhibition at a world-renowned museum or travel to the Mediterranean for one of two emerging art biennales, we’ve got you covered. 

Venetian savoir faire and sumptuous details: join us behind the scenes at an unforgettable dinner hosted by Yana Peel and the CHANEL Culture Fund during the 60th Venice Biennale.

As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Lisbon’s hills shelter layers of history and cultural contact, making it architecturally diverse and endlessly intriguing to explore. Art historian and travel writer, Hannah Kroes, shares her best recommendations for art and design lovers travelling to Lisbon.

Finders Keepers: Leading art dealer, Adrian Sassoon, collects contemporary ceramics and is a world expert in French 18th-century porcelain. He shares with Ros Byam Shaw the stories of two extraordinary discoveries, both particularly personal.

Forging a volcanic archipelago in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Ponza's steep coastline has been chiselled into a lightning bolt. But this is the most dramatic thing about the tiny island, where days are spent exploring sapphire coves by traditional Ponzese fishing boats and enjoying sun-soaked aperitivo in its half-moon harbour. Kate Lough explores, and is hooked. 

Discover the eclectic legacy of the late Manfredi della Gherardesca through his extraordinary collection, to be auctioned at Dreweatts on 24 April. Antique dealer and close friend of Manfredi, Charlotte di Carcaci, asked art lovers and legendary tastemakers to select their favorite lots.

With designers, artists, editors and tastemakers flying to Milan from all corners of the globe, Salone del Mobile 2024 has been bigger, brighter and bolder than ever. Miguel Flores-Vianna and Camilla Frances highlight their festival favorites.

Martina Mondadori closes Salone del Mobile in style, hosting the magazine’s 10th Anniversary party at the exclusive historic site, Società del Giardino. Highlights included deputy editor Miguel Flores-Vianna’s dance moves and six birthday cakes from the master pâtissiers at Sant Ambroeus.

Sitting between the sea and the mountains, Barcelona expresses its vibrant nature through unique architecture, culture and gastronomy. The Spanish city, both lively and historical, inspired Gabriel Garcia Marquez to describe it as “a mythical memory” and many will find this to be true today. Rebeca Vaisman shares an insider's guide.

Camilla Frances explores (or rather, peers into) one of the most famous interiors in the world: Queen Mary's exceptional doll's house at Windsor Castle, a 100-year-old miniature marvel still considered to be an unsurpassed archive of British talent and craftsmanship. 

The late great Italian decorator, Verde Visconti, possessed a magical ability to transform anything into beauty, just like an alchemist transforming metal into gold, writes Fabrizia Caracciolo. Fabrizia explores Verde's life, style and legacy, speaking to friends and former clients, while Derry Moore shares beautiful images of Verde's home in Orvieto.

As a child, François Halard rarely spoke and sought refuge in a quiet world full of beautiful textiles and objects. His deep appreciation for beauty led him to become one of the world’s most respected photographers, documenting his own collections and the lives of icons, including Yves Saint Laurent and Cy Twombly. François spoke to Camilla Frances about life through his extraordinary lens.