Welcome to our monthly guide to the 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. Read on to discover our May highlights - from TEFAF New York to London Craft Week. 

Ahead of his landmark auction at Dreweatts in May, artist, curator and avid collector James Perkins speaks to Camilla Frances about becoming a modern-day Dr Dolittle and creating a modern 'Grand Tour' at Parnham Park, his treasure-filled estate on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

“Maybe it’s because we all just lost a huge swath of Los Angeles that I’ve been thinking back on the LA of my youth, of the city and world as I dreamed it then,” writes Chris Wallace. The writer and photographer takes a road trip back west, sharing a personal postcard from his LA.

Interior designer Alfredo Paredes was surprised to find fresh inspiration in a Victorian cottage on Shelter Island. A rush renovation, a few meaningful edits, and a porch made for listening to wind chimes bathed in sunlight, transformed the house into a mellow family haven with “an ever-changing vista” of Dering Harbor.

Miguel Flores-Vianna's world book signing tour hit London this week, fittingly held at Smythson's flagship shop on Sloane Street where the renowned photographer and author signed copies of his most personal book to date, wrapped in Smythson leather.

Take an exclusive tour of Cabana's first exhibition, curated by Deborah Needleman during Salone del Mobile 2025. The tastemaking editor and maker invited seven creative minds – Peter Schlesinger, Green River Project and Emily Bode, Dahyeon Yoo, Sophie Coryndon, James Cherry, and Sophie Wilson – to craft original works for Martina Mondadori's childhood home in Milan, using materials from LVMH Métiers d'Art. Read on to tour 'Speak, Memory' at Casa Cabana.

Step inside a layered 13th century apartment in Mechelen, Belgium, where the young homeowner - designer and collector Elena Van Dijck - has created a joyfully nostalgic space. Here, the Belgian art historian’s archaeological finds meet irreverent charm, carefully arranged objects and colorful textiles aplenty.

As if from dreams, Hong Kong suggests itself as a kind of amalgam of physical and psychic elements that I know intimately, writes Chris Wallace. The LA-born writer and photographer explores Hong Kong from dawn until dusk, sharing a beautiful postcard from a dazzling city that feels both new to him, and reassuringly familiar.

From the soft shade of buttercream walls to the bold drama of saffron silk, yellow has long been the color of warmth, optimism, and a certain unapologetic grandeur. Whether drenching an entire room or appearing as a single flourish, its presence transforms. Read on for inspirational yellow rooms from the World of Cabana, and beyond.

Promising to be "one of the best food cities there is", San Francisco balances quiet charm – best savored on a leisurely stroll – with breathtaking landmarks and cinematic views, according to California-based interior designer Heidi Caillier. She shares her personal guide to the Golden City.

Iranian-born interior designer Alidad sits down with Cabana to tackle our Masters & Muses interview, sharing insights and highlights from an illustrious career. With characteristic charm and humour, Alidad shares his dream dinner party guests, ideal (and nightmare) interiors, favourite fabrics, guilty pleasures, greatest challenges and more.

Rooms within the garden, rooms looking onto the garden, rooms inspired by the garden… Whatever guise they take, these indoor-outdoor, nature-filled spaces are undoubtedly good for the soul. We’ve gathered our favorite garden rooms, from the World of Cabana and beyond, as we get ready for Spring and all things Botanical.

“Maybe it’s because we all just lost a huge swath of Los Angeles that I’ve been thinking back on the LA of my youth, of the city and world as I dreamed it then,” writes Chris Wallace. The writer and photographer takes a road trip back west, sharing a personal postcard from his LA.

As Cabana makes its Connecticut debut, Editor-in-Chief Martina Mondadori checks-in to The Mayflower Inn and Spa, discovering a true hidden gem in Litchfield County - a hotel that offers the perfect synthesis: "a place that feels both 'away from it all', and precisely where you want to be."

In this series, we travel the world's great museums - large and small - through the eyes and minds of Cabana Curators, asking one question: if you had only an hour to spare, what would you see? This week, Luke Syson, Director of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum, takes Cabana on a journey through time. From a Paleolithic reindeer carved on a stone pebble to a haunting Titian masterpiece, he reflects on how this ‘temple and haven’ of British culture embraces history and modernity.

Marcantonio Brandolini d'Adda, the CEO and art director of cult Murano glassware brand Laguna~B, shares an insider's guide to Venice. From the tiny restaurant he's been visiting since childhood, to lesser-known museums and a cozy bar always bathed in sunlight, Marcantonio shares places most tourists won't find.

A longtime style editor turned interiors tastemaker, Jane Keltner de Valle—co-founder of CASA VALLE and Paloroma—shares her guide to Connecticut: a quietly cultured corner of New England filled with lobster rolls, antique treasures, and modernist design secrets.

In this series, we travel the world's great museums - large and small - through the eyes and minds of Cabana Curators, asking one question: If you had only an hour to spare, what would you see? This week, Alice Martin, Head of The Devonshire Collection at the Peak District palace, Chatsworth House, talks Cabana through four of the museum's most notable objects.

Wonderfully stuck-in-time and just three hours from Copenhagen, the historic, little-known Danish island of Ærø is a fascinating spot full of timber-framed houses, colorful beach huts, fairy-tale charm and postcard-perfect views. It's the sort of place where doors are left unlocked, and there’s a mutual understanding that bicycles are to be borrowed and eventually returned. Chloe Frost-Smith explores.

“The goal is to demonstrate how fashion designers are inspired by art, not necessarily by paintings,” says curator Olivier Gabet of the show-stopping Louvre Couture, now on show at Musee Louvre, Paris. He gives Natasha Fraser a tour of the magnificent exhibition he masterminded and chooses his favorite pieces of couture.

As if from dreams, Hong Kong suggests itself as a kind of amalgam of physical and psychic elements that I know intimately, writes Chris Wallace. The LA-born writer and photographer explores Hong Kong from dawn until dusk, sharing a beautiful postcard from a dazzling city that feels both new to him, and reassuringly familiar.

Promising to be "one of the best food cities there is", San Francisco balances quiet charm – best savored on a leisurely stroll – with breathtaking landmarks and cinematic views, according to California-based interior designer Heidi Caillier. She shares her personal guide to the Golden City.

A house tour, but one-twelfth the size and twelve times more opulent. Behind cabinet doors, more lavish than most people's homes, lies a vision of domestic perfection in miniature, where tortoiseshell gleams, linens are laundered, and the linen is tidily stacked in the attic. Emma Becque peeks behind the tiny curtains of the Rijksmuseum’s most extravagant interiors, not built for play but for posterity.

Interior designer Alfredo Paredes was surprised to find fresh inspiration in a Victorian cottage on Shelter Island. A rush renovation, a few meaningful edits, and a porch made for listening to wind chimes bathed in sunlight, transformed the house into a mellow family haven with “an ever-changing vista” of Dering Harbor.

From romantic chintz-draped sitting rooms to bold botanical wallpapers climbing across dining room walls, floral interiors remain one of design’s most enduring joys. Whether soft, nostalgic, exuberant or wild, florals bring nature indoors in endlessly inspiring ways. Read on for floral-wrapped rooms from the World of Cabana and beyond. 

Thirty miles from the dusty cowboy town of Cody, Wyoming, Jimmy and Lynda Covert’s handmade shack wedges into a narrow high-desert draw up the South Fork of the Shoshone River, like a man-made tumbleweed tangled in the sagebrush, writes Lisa Flood. She explores the cabin with photographer Joanna Maclennan.

Step inside Gordon Watson’s deeply personal world in Tangier, Morocco, for an exclusive tour of his treasure-filled home and an inspiring conversation on art, antiques and collection.

From the soft shade of buttercream walls to the bold drama of saffron silk, yellow has long been the color of warmth, optimism, and a certain unapologetic grandeur. Whether drenching an entire room or appearing as a single flourish, its presence transforms. Read on for inspirational yellow rooms from the World of Cabana, and beyond.

Step inside a layered 13th century apartment in Mechelen, Belgium, where the young homeowner - designer and collector Elena Van Dijck - has created a joyfully nostalgic space. Here, the Belgian art historian’s archaeological finds meet irreverent charm, carefully arranged objects and colorful textiles aplenty.

Rooms within the garden, rooms looking onto the garden, rooms inspired by the garden… Whatever guise they take, these indoor-outdoor, nature-filled spaces are undoubtedly good for the soul. We’ve gathered our favorite garden rooms, from the World of Cabana and beyond, as we get ready for Spring and all things Botanical.

Photographer Taylor Hall O'Brien shares a highly personal coming of age story, in which a central character is a once-derelict, reputedly haunted 'farm' in Wisconsin. It has a storied history and, it turns out, a bright future thanks to a pair of visionary artists. Taylor revisits the Poor Farm and discovers that, despite sitting deep in a "relatively poor county in middle-of-nowhere America", it is continuing to challenge the assumed politics of the contemporary art world.

Wherever in the world you are, take comfort and inspiration from the enduring appeal of bed nooks - cozy, intimate spaces with a long and storied history. From Napoleonic-inspired retreats to 18th century celestial bed cupboards and a showman's wagon, these inviting beds prove that even the smallest spaces can inspire grand ideas.

For the third year running, Alexandre Benjamin Navet has partnered with Van Cleef & Arpels for a spectacular spring celebration in New York. The Maison's latest collections sow the seeds for the installations, 'Spring is Blooming at Rockefeller Center', which open this May. Alexandre speaks to Lucrezia Lucas from his sun-filled atelier, where spring has truly sprung.

For Paris-based gallerist, Patrick Seguin, collecting is both instinct and intimacy—with a hint of Jean Prouvé reverence. In this edition of Finders Keepers, he shares the stories behind two personal treasures: his greatest find, and the piece he'll keep forever.

Gaia Chaillet Giusti lends her talent as a garden designer to many spheres: to the cinema with Luca Guadagnino, to private commissions and, ultimately, to large-scale hotel projects for clients, including Belmond. Her training as a botanist keeps her feet on the ground. She sits down with Cabana to share highlights from an illustrious career in gardens and botany.

Virginia-based landscape architect Charles Stick is much-lauded for his historically sensitive, culturally aware gardens influenced by the proportions of his design masters, including Palladio and Russell Page. Charles sits down with Cabana to share highlights from an illustrious career, along with his guiltiest pleasures, greatest challenges, most memorable trips and dream dinner party guests.

Legendary antique dealer, collector and decorator Gordon Watson has spent more than four decades buying and selling exceptional objects. His treasure-filled home in Tangier is the ultimate stage for his museum-worthy finds, acquisitions and memories. He shares with Cabana the story of two such pieces: his greatest find and the piece he'll keep forever. 

In this series, we glimpse into the daily routines and rituals of artists, creatives and tastemakers. Beguiling Bulgarian painter Oda Jaune talks Sophie Goodwin through her day in a wide-ranging conversation that touches upon the compulsion to create, the thrill of surprise, dining like a medieval Queen and creating an alternative artistic universe.

With a legacy spanning three generations – specializing in Veneto and Lombardy masterpieces only – Milanese dealer Tomaso Piva, exhibiting at this year's TEFAF Maastricht, shares with Sara Pierdonà the stories of the exceptional pieces that have passed through his hands: his greatest find and the piece he’ll keep forever.

From a monumental Picasso worth more than £50m to the Head of an Angel and a female fertility idol from the first millennium BC, we discover the TEFAF directors' highly curated selection of masterpieces from this year's Fine Art and Antiques Fair in Maastricht.

Mary Randolph Carter has managed to turn her passion for antiques and objects into a career, but without being obliged to pass on her finds. The celebrated author shares with Sara Pierdonà the incredible story of two objects: her greatest find and the piece she'll keep forever.

Iranian-born interior designer Alidad sits down with Cabana to tackle our Masters & Muses interview, sharing insights and highlights from an illustrious career. With characteristic charm and humour, Alidad shares his dream dinner party guests, ideal (and nightmare) interiors, favourite fabrics, guilty pleasures, greatest challenges and more.

The historic Ralph Lauren Women's Home flagship store on Madison Avenue was the perfect backdrop for a thoroughly memorable New York evening this week, as Cabana Magazine and Ralph Lauren celebrated the launch of their highly anticipated New York City Guide.

Welcome to our monthly guide to the 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. Read on to discover our May highlights - from TEFAF New York to London Craft Week. 

Cabana made its Connecticut debut at the Mayflower Inn & Spa this week, gathering leading voices from the worlds of design, fashion, and art for an unforgettable spring soirée. Against the backdrop of the Garden Room, transformed into a botanical haven, the evening celebrated the launch of Cabana’s Spring Pop-Up with a flourish of New England charm and Italian elegance.

Ahead of his landmark auction at Dreweatts in May, artist, curator and avid collector James Perkins speaks to Camilla Frances about becoming a modern-day Dr Dolittle and creating a modern 'Grand Tour' at Parnham Park, his treasure-filled estate on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

For one week in April, Milan is the epicenter of international design and creativity with almost every corner of the city transforming itself to welcome the world’s editors, artists, designers, and photographers. Camilla Frances and Miguel Flores-Vianna round-up the Cabana Editors' Best in Show for Milan Design Week 2025.

Miguel Flores-Vianna's world book signing tour hit London this week, fittingly held at Smythson's flagship shop on Sloane Street where the renowned photographer and author signed copies of his most personal book to date, wrapped in Smythson leather.

Step inside Speak, Memory through our short film — a visual tour of Cabana’s first exhibition, curated by Deborah Needleman and set within a storied Milanese apartment by Renzo Mongiardino. Explore the dialogue between contemporary craft and historical interiors, as six artists bring new life to a legendary space during Milan Design Week.

The launch of Sabbatical 2012 — a deeply personal collaboration between Miguel Flores-Vianna, Cabana, and Smythson — drew friends, admirers, and a few four-legged companions to the Cabana shop in Milan for an intimate signing and a spirited celebration.

Friends and collaborators Aerin Lauder and Martina Mondadori launched Milan Design Week at Visual Comfort & Co's new gallery in Milan, welcoming guests with a warm and wide-ranging conversation about florals, interior design and hosting at home.

Cabana founder Martina Mondadori threw open the doors of her Milanese home to host Cabana's annual party during Milan Design Week 2025 where leading editors, designers and tastemakers enjoyed a first-look at Deborah Needleman's sell-out exhibition.

English designer and metal-artist Jess Wheeler creates poetic botanical lighting and decorative objects from her studio beneath an Iron Age fort in West Dorset. Working in brass, bronze, and plaster, her pieces mirror the raw beauty of the natural world, combining fine art, sculpture, and interiors with a timeless, handcrafted spirit. This May, she'll be bringing her Dorset studio to the And Objects showroom to share her artisanal process as part of London Craft Week 2025.

A master of the ethereal and ephemeral, Su Blackwell conjures intricate worlds from the pages of old books, transforming paper into delicate three-dimensional dioramas that feel plucked from a dream. Working from her studio in the UK, Su’s poetic sculptures explore themes of memory, fragility, and storytelling, drawing deeply from fairy tales and folklore.

Paola Napoleone’s lamps often end up decorating the most elegant homes in Italy, and it is to her that decorators turn to when they want something truly special. Her creations stand out not only for their sculptural and unexpected shapes or thoughtfully paired colors, but also for the deep reflection behind each piece, turning artisanal path into a true philosophy.

In Medellín, weaver Norbey Gómez has mastered the technique of intertwining vegetal fibres. He specializes in yaré, a plant that grows on trees and is extracted by indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon. After more than twenty years of weaving, Norbey’s work highlights the creative possibilities of natural materials.

Founded in 1617 in Northampton, a town with an almost thousand-year tradition of British shoemaking, Church’s stands as a symbol of heritage craftsmanship and quintessentially English elegance. Known for its meticulous production process — a pair of shoes typically undergoes over 270 steps — the brand blends tradition with innovation, from introducing the first right and left shoes in the 1880s to preserving Victorian techniques today. With roots in a centuries-old family business and an impressive reputation, Church’s continues to craft footwear that reflects both refined English style and an unwavering commitment to artisanal merit.

Ostensibly, Ben Bloomstein and Aaron Aujla run Green River Project, their furniture and design practice, and Emily Adams Bode Aujla runs Bode, her fashion brand. However, the three are friends, partners (Emily and Aaron are married), and symbiotic creative collaborators. Their output is fueled by constant conversation and hours of research. They share a reverence for materiality, the preservation of craft, a love of historical narratives, a fascination with domestic spaces, and a belief in the importance of research. Deborah Needleman sits down with the three creatives ahead of Cabana's Speak, Memory Salone 2025 exhibition.

Korean-born and based leather artisan, Dahyeon Yoo, values the preservation of traditional Korean crafts, and sees the wear of time on natural materials as a mark of beauty rather than imperfection. Her artisanal name, Debaroun, is a compound of the Korean words DEBA, meaning 'following the sense of the hand', and ROUN, meaning '-like' – a philosophy that guides her practice.

Sophie Coryndon is a British artist whose intricate wall reliefs, objects, and drawings fuse historical ornament with contemporary craftsmanship. Rooted in a deep fascination for nature, myth, and the decorative arts, her work reimagines gilded manuscripts, medieval altarpieces, and cabinets of curiosity. Trained in an array of specialist techniques – from gilding and sculpting to lost wax casting – Coryndon’s pieces evoke wonder and a sense of the sublime, and have been exhibited at TEFAF, PAD, and Design Miami/Basel.

Sophie Wilson’s idyllic home in the Dorset countryside doubles as the creative sanctuary for her '1690' clay workshop, where she crafts her  authentic – and so wonderfully hand-made – sgraffito pottery. Adorned with nature's motifs, folklore, mythical beings and woodland creatures, her ceramics, which she fondly refers to as "impressionist ceramic sketches," evoke the spirit of traditional slipware of a time long past. 

L.A. born Peter Schlesinger has long defied categorisation: a painter who never quite felt at ease with painting, a photographer who never claimed the title, and a ceramicist whose internationally celebrated sculptures – three decades in the making – found recognition only over time despite insisting; “I don’t consider myself a craftsperson”. Yet across every discipline, his work remains strikingly original and deeply resonant. Today, Schlesinger is represented by Sperone Westwater in New York and Tristan Hoare in London.