This American artist not only creates beautiful things, but also beautiful communities. Through his groundbreaking installations, sculptures, performances, and public programs, he preserves the past and translates it into meaningful experiences for the present. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Chicago-based visionary on the power of ceramics, how the Black experience shapes his work, how he came to hold the archive of Frankie Knuckles records, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Sep 27, 2023•55 min•Season 8Ep. 3
In the world of collectible design, Nikolai and Simon Haas have forged their own path to success by creating everything from sofas with monstrous feet and alien-looking sculptures to adorable porcelain tea sets. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Los Angeles–based brothers on their meteoric rise to fame, how Tobey Maguire and a highway accident factor into their unlikely origin story, and how they’ve emerged from the post-pandemic era wiser and more creative than ever before. Hosted on Acast. ...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 2
If there’s one magazine that truly sets the standard for excellence in design, it’s Architectural Digest . On this episode, Dan speaks with Amy Astley, the title’s Editor-in-Chief, about how she broke into magazines, her years at Vogue , breaking boundaries by launching its spinoff Teen Vogue , her thoughts about taste in the Instagram era, and the importance of embracing the new to stay relevant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Designer, artist, iconoclast—Gaetano Pesce has been a creative force for more than 50 years. Celebrating his legacy in a new book, “The Complete Incoherence,” the Italian-born legend chats with Dan about the most important muses of his life, how he predicted the limited edition object, the meaning behind his imaginative work, and his absolute favorite New York restaurant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 28, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Few jewelry houses can match the elegance and craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels. On this episode, Dan speaks with the brand’s president and CEO, Nicolas Bos, from its headquarters in the heart of Paris. The pair discuss the origins of the house and its famed Mystery Set, the emergence of gender-neutral attitudes in the field, and the executive’s undying love for the film "Barbarella." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 21, 2023•57 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Stylists have more creative cache than ever before—now often acting as tastemakers, designers, creative directors, and even artists. On this episode, Dan speaks with three talents from the worlds of fashion, food, and interiors to discuss their inventive and unpredictable careers: Alastair McKimm, editor-in-chief of the respected fashion magazine i-D ; Laila Gohar, an artist who uses food as her medium; and Colin King, a stylist for magazines like Architectural Digest and the author of the new b...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Designer, educator, visionary: Toshiko Mori is one of the most respected names in architecture today. On this episode, Dan and the award-winning talent and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design (and the former chair of Harvard’s Department of Architecture) chat about her influential projects in remote regions of Senegal, breaking barriers for women in the profession, her early memories of life in Japan, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 07, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 5
All jewelry can sparkle, but the unique and often fantastical haute joaillerie by the German house of Hemmerle is a cut above. On this episode, Dan speaks with Christian and Yasmin Hemmerle, the dynamic couple and the fourth generation to run the brand from its headquarters in Munich. The trio discuss the company’s storied legacy as a supplier to the Vatican and the Bavarian court, how it elevates unusual materials, and why some Hemmerle pieces can take up to six hundred hours to create. Hosted ...
May 31, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 4
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary emerging talents in the field of design: South Africa's Zizipho Poswa shares her memories of the women who raised her and inspired her bronze sculptures; Mexico's Fernando Laposse explains the impact of agriculture on his materially minded works; and Belgium-based Linde Freya Tangelder chats about how she walks freely between the worlds of product and collectible design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Since the 1970s, Alberto Alessi has been a trailblazer in the world of product design, working with a roster of all-star talents to produce legendary items for his family’s company, Alessi. On this episode, Dan speaks with Alberto about the time he partnered with Salvador Dali, his creations by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh, and why it’s bad for designers to have a style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2023•36 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Style, home, and food guru Athena Calderone has everyone buzzing. On this special call-in episode, Athena opens up about her career and answers burning questions from some of the leading names in her Rolodex, including Aurora James, Jason Wu, Jenna Lyons, Missy Robbins, Andre Mellone, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 10, 2023•58 min•Season 7Ep. 2
The Austrian capital is a place with history around every corner, where layers of cultural complexity create an environment that endlessly rewards exploration. On this episode, Dan talks with hoteliers, curators, museum directors, and creatives who are upholding the legacy of a city bursting with art, design, music, and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 03, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 7Ep. 1
For this season finale of the podcast, Dan shares an on-air meal with Gabriel Hendifar, artistic director of the acclaimed lighting and furniture brand Apparatus. Over various courses corresponding to phases of the impresario’s life, the two discuss the genesis of his growing company, the rule-breaking events he’s thrown, and why he’s going through a midlife epiphany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Some power players in architecture and design have outsized impacts on the built environment that will last for generations. On this episode, Dan speaks with real estate developer Harry Macklowe about some of the biggest deals in this legend’s career, how he got Steve Jobs to build the original Apple Store glass cube, his love of Art Deco and mid-century modern, and his latest project: One Wall Street. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Style icon and philanthropist doesn’t begin to accurately describe this very special guest on the podcast. On this episode, Dan and Deeda speak at her home about everything from her years abroad with her ambassador husband and her extensive years in fundraising to her new book that gives an intimate glimpse into the ultimate well-lived life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On this special episode sponsored by TEFAF, Dan discovers five incredible works of art and design at the legendary fair in the Netherlands, from a rare clock by Josef Hoffmann and a so-called Bactrian Princess statue to a 19th-century painting by an overlooked master, an inventive contemporary piece made from glass and discarded ceramics, and a terra-cotta sculpture dating back to the Florentine Renaissance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary emerging talents in the field of design: London’s Tola Ojuolape chats about her explorations of various cultures that went into her lauded design for the Africa Centre; Paris’s Julien Sebban of Uchronia describes his mission to create ultra-colorful, radical interiors and furniture; and New York’s Jacqueline Sullivan explains her new downtown gallery that proudly blurs the lines between collectible design and the decorati...
Mar 08, 2023•55 min
One of the most skilled and thoughtful architects today, David Chipperfield applies his vision to everything from museums and grand public spaces to office towers and luxury retail flagships. On this episode, Dan speaks with the maestro on how he got his start, his famed rebuilding of Berlin’s Neues Museum, his second life in Galicia, Spain, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 5
As a trailblazer in art direction and graphic design for decades, Paula Scher is one of the most respected names in her field. Recently celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pentagram, the international design firm she joined as a partner in the 1990s, Dan and Paula explore the ins and outs of her incredibly impactful and creative career, her early days as an album cover designer, and just what good graphic design even is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 22, 2023•52 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Antiques dealer, art dealer, curator, interior designer, tastemaker: Belgian polymath Axel Vervoordt is one of the most respected names in design. On this episode, Dan speaks with Vervoordt on how he started selling objects as a teen, how he turned a former distillery into a world-class fine art destination called Kanaal, and what music you might hear when you visit him at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 3
One of the most iconic fashion designers in Britain, Dame Zandra Rhodes has made a name for herself by filling the world around her with color, joy, and plenty of eye-catching patterns. On this episode, Dan speaks with the textile-loving designer about her early days in London, how Diana Vreeland of Vogue changed her life, The Fashion and Textile Museum (which Rhodes founded), and her own unstoppable sense of personal style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 08, 2023•33 min•Season 6Ep. 2
As an artist and designer who creates radically joyful and introspective works, Nick Cave is a leading voice in America today. To coincide with his retrospective at New York’s Guggenheim Museum and his new collection of textiles for Knoll, Dan speaks with Cave about his youth, how he created his first Soundsuits, his work with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and his ongoing quest to explore themes of social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 01, 2023•50 min•Season 6Ep. 1
On this special episode sponsored by Viking, Dan visits Antarctica on a two-week cruise. From icebergs and penguins to kayaks and submarines, the bucket-list-worthy enterprise leaves an impression second to none, and he learns about the ins and outs of the White Continent from scientists, guides, journalists, and explorers, including legendary adventurer Ann Bancroft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 9 min
British illustrator, designer, and tastemaker Luke Edward Hall has applied his unique sense of style to everything from cardigans and interiors to ad campaigns and, his latest, home fragrances. On this episode, Dan speaks with the young visionary about his early days studying fashion, his life in the English countryside, his new fashion brand, and what makes the Instagram star truly happy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 10
In the world of publishing, the name Assouline is synonymous with glamour. Run from New York by French couple Prosper and Martine Assouline, along with their son Alexandre, the company has produced thousands of coveted books on everything from fashion and travel to fine art and design. On this episode, Dan speaks with this trendsetting trio on how their business began, why money has nothing to do with style, and whether the metaverse might be the next hot destination for the fashionable set. Hos...
Nov 09, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 9
The world of fine dining is undergoing a historic transformation in the face of a changing planet. Chef Norbert Niederkofler is one of those groundbreaking legends who is already way ahead of the curve. On this episode, Dan speaks with Norbert about how he turned a former pizzeria into a dining destination with three Michelin stars, his latest venture in Milan, how he pioneered zero-waste cuisine, and the future of food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 02, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Some designers defy all categorization. Italian-born, London-based Martino Gamper is one of those talents who brings originality to everything he does. On this episode, Dan speaks with Martino about his famed “100 Chairs in 100 Days” project, his youth as an apprentice cabinetmaker, his latest collaborations with Dior and others, and his issues with the current culture of the design world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 7
New York’s R & Company is a leading authority on 20th century and contemporary design, but it didn’t start out that way. On this episode, Dan speaks with gallery cofounders Evan Snyderman and Zesty Meyers on how the former glass artists transformed their humble vintage business into one of the world’s leading galleries, and how they nurtured the burgeoning careers of radical talents such as Katie Stout, the Haas Brothers, Rogan Gregory, and Serban Ionescu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Great design should always elevate and inspire our everyday lives. On this special episode sponsored by Duravit, Dan speaks with three visionaries: Simone Rothman of FutureAir, a startup working with Ross Lovegrove to revolutionize indoor air quality; product designer Sebastian Herkner, a leading voice of his generation; and architect Amanda Levete, whose award-winning Maggie’s Centre in the UK has created a tranquil, healing space for cancer patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Some estates are steeped in legend. When it comes to Knole in Southeast England, the place is bursting with provenance and character. On this episode, Dan speaks with Robert Sackville-West, whose family has lived at Knole for generations, as well as interior designer and photographer Ashley Hicks. The two have collaborated on a new tome that brings Knole to life, guiding readers through this magical place that inspired Virginia Woolf’s Orlando . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Oct 12, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 5
