Portraits of designers, artists and contemporary makers. HART highlights creative minds shaping the world of design with style, innovation and craftsmanship. Interviews, studio visits and behind-the-scenes stories reveal the soul behind the work.
It was completely by chance that I discovered the work of artist Diango Hernández: it was an artistic coup de foudre. The image is so perfect that at first I feared it might be AI! Oh, what do I see—these are his paintings on canvas! I briefly explore Diango’s entire body of work… It’s all…
Stephen Franklin: Master of the ancestral art of upholstery and fabric walling In the demanding world of traditional upholstery, where centuries-old techniques meet contemporary excellence, Stephen Franklin stands as an undeniable reference. With nearly fifty years of expertise, royal clientele, and unprecedented distinctions awarded by the most prestigious craft institutions, this British craftsman embodies the…
Ultra-luxury confidential design In the hushed world of design, there exists a restricted circle of houses that work far from the spotlight, for a clientele of insiders. Here, no flashy advertising, no mass distribution. These brands operate almost in silence, privileging direct relationships, craftsmanship and rarity as the true language of luxury. A world opposite…
In a world where urbanization distances us from our natural roots, a silent revolution is transforming contemporary living. Biophilic architecture in the luxury segment no longer settles for looking at nature through the window: it invites it to cross the threshold, to inhabit our walls, to breathe with us. Where Art Deco celebrated industrial geometry…
Arne Jacobsen: The History of Danish Design In the hushed lobby of Copenhagen’s SAS Royal Hotel in 1960, a silent revolution takes place. Travelers discover for the first time furniture with unprecedented organic forms, sculpted like protective cocoons in the bustle of the modern world. These revolutionary creations bear the signature of Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971),…
Le Corbusier Paris, 1925. Dans son atelier de la rue de Sèvres, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, dit Le Corbusier, dessine l’avenir de l’architecture moderne. Révolutionnaire suisse naturalisé français, cet homme au nœud papillon noir ne se contente pas de concevoir des bâtiments : il réinvente l’art de vivre au XXe siècle. Architecte, urbaniste, peintre et théoricien, Le…
Joe Colombo Design: Let’s get modular ! A true star designer of the 60s, Joseph “Joe” Colombo was one of the most innovative Italian designers of the 20th century. Despite a career cut short by his death at the age of 41, he left a profound imprint on the history of contemporary design. Through his…
Magali Renard: The Art of Embroidery as Haute Décoration Among the world of luxury interior design, the work of Magali Renard stands apart — delicate, meticulous, and breathtaking. Founder of L’Atelier du Renard, this French artist revives the tradition of embroidered decor, crafting exceptional, one-of-a-kind pieces entirely by hand. Her creations, which include headboards, armchairs,…
Ingo Maurer (1932–2019) was a visionary German lighting designer often referred to as a poet of light. He transformed illumination into an art form, blending function, fantasy, and emotion in ways that redefined the role of lighting in interior and product design. His work goes far beyond conventional lighting, it tells stories, evokes wonder, and…
while contemporary design embraces sleek curves and minimalism, a british house has perpetuated for over a century the forgotten art of victorian plumbing. lefroy brooks embodies this elegant resistance to soulless industrialization: an unwavering quest for authenticity in a world that long believed it had lost it. since its founding in 1890, this london manufacture…
Madeleine Castaing (1894-1992) remains one of the most emblematic figures of 20th-century French decoration. This legendary decorator revolutionized the French art of living by developing an eclectic style of absolute sophistication, becoming the essential reference of Parisian elegance. An undisputed master of mixing eras and styles, she wielded infallible taste that transcended conventions. Her non-conformist…
Alvar Aalto: Nordic humanism in service of total design In the frozen landscape of 1920s Finland, a young architect sketched the outlines of a silent revolution. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) did not merely build: he rethought human habitat in its entirety, from the spoon to the city. Architect, urban planner, designer and even glassmaker, this Finnish…
