The House of a Lifetime

A place of mysticism, tradition and unforgiving terrain, the Faroe Islands have long mystified visitors with their rich history and culture. Now a new wave of creatives and restaurateurs are bringing these lesser-known, oft-unexplored islands to global consciousness, find Nuria Val and Isabella Rose Celeste Davey as they explore the islands.

On 23 October 2024, Sotheby’s will present an impressive sale of rare objects, artworks, manuscripts and textiles from the Islamic World and India. Read on to discover which lots the Big Cabana Family are most inspired by, and why.

Emma Becque and Isabel Bronts explore the layered charm of Spanish artist Isabel Miquel Arqués' 1913 Antwerp villa, once home to the aristocratic Le Grelle family and formerly a school. Now, the elegant family residence hosts Bloomsbury-like book club dinners among artistic flourishes, antique treasures and a blend of European influences.

Ahead of the next Cabana x PRIOR Caravan Trip - this time to a city close to both our hearts - consummate traveler David Prior shares his favorite places and spaces in the Italian design capital. The first city David visited when he moved to Italy from Australia, Milan holds a unique allure for the PRIOR founder.

Preeminent New York gallerist, Gerald Bland, is a world expert in English 18th-century furniture and a collector of fine art, and period and contemporary furniture. He shares with Mila Wolpert the stories of his personal connection to two incredible discoveries: his greatest find and the piece he'll keep forever.

Hidden behind an unassuming door in a 17th-century canal house lies one of Amsterdam's most extraordinary museums. Our Lord in the Attic is a clandestine Catholic church, perfectly preserved within a bourgeois residence, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s religious past. Emma Becque and Isabel Bronts unveil the secrets of this historic treasure.

In this series, we travel the world's great museums through the eyes and minds of Cabana Curators, asking just one question: if you only had an hour to spare, what would you see? This week, curator Tamar van Riessen talks Emma Becque through six of the Rijksmuseum’s most notable objects.

A monthly guide to the international events and exhibitions on Cabana's Radar: a global cultural bulletin and a must-read for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of art and design.

Talented young Greek designer Leda Athanasopoulou shares a highly curated insider's guide to her beloved Crete, a year-round must-visit destination full of craft and culture. Discover Leda's favorite spots on the island, from ceramics workshops and design-led hotels to surreal landscapes and discreet coffee bars on hidden beaches.

London-based antique dealer Christopher Butterworth, proprietor of one of Pimlico Road's most cherished antique emporiums, shares with Sara Pierdona the stories behind two extraordinary objects: his greatest find and the piece he’ll keep forever.

Miguel Flores-Vianna will never forget the first time he visited Istanbul, a city to which he has returned many times. He shares a very special insider's guide with Cabana, highlighting exceptional restaurants, breathtaking architecture and places of incomparable charm.

Susan Scollay explores the extraordinary life and legacy of her close friend, Josephine Powell (1919-2007), the renowned photographer, collector and intrepid traveller - who spent her life documenting art, textiles, architecture and ethnographic subjects along the famed Silk Road routes.