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Echoes in clay: Monica Vaccari in conversation
Exploring how classical Italian aesthetics continue to inspire and transform her artistic journey. In this conversation with Clay Artist, Monica Vaccari , she reflects on the enduring influence of classical Italian aesthetics and how they shape her creative practice. Discover the inspirations behind her work and the dialogue she creates between tradition and contemporary artistry. 👉 Access the full interview below: Conversation with Clay Artist, Monica Vaccari on classical I
Dec 9, 20251 min read


Couture Fashion Night 3.0 — The Exquisite Transcends
Couture Fashion Night 3.0 — The Exquisite Transcends
Nov 18, 20255 min read


Noémi Speiser (1926–2025): A luminous voice leaves our arms, stays in our spirit
On 18 September 2025, the textile world lost one of its most luminous voices. Noémi Speiser, Textile Artist and Grande Dame of off-loom...
Oct 5, 20251 min read


Zurich After Midnight: Fashion Reimagined
Designed by Modeco. Photo by Michelle Brügger It’s always a pleasure to encounter an initiative whose mission mirrors that of THE GAZE–...
Sep 1, 20253 min read


A Dialogue with Existence: Discovering Helen Nottage in Brighton’s Lanes
Credit: Helen Nottage While strolling through Brighton’s iconic Lanes and North Laine — known for their spirited atmosphere and mix of...
Jul 20, 20251 min read


Summer's Art and Design Radar
Art fairs wrapped up, temperatures continue to soar, and the city of Basel shifts gear to full summer celebration...
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Echoes of Brilliance: Art’s Past Inspiring the Future
You may have noticed that THE GAZE has been featuring past artistic greats. The 250th anniversary celebrations of the visionary painter from London, JMW Turner, have shone the spotlight on his brilliance and the fearless brushwork that shocked audiences of the time. Also this year marks the centenary of Jean Tinguely, renowned Swiss sculptor who grew up in Basel and whose unconventional mechanised creations, challenged the static nature of traditional sculpture.
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Turnering Through Time: A Day in Celebration of J.M.W. Turner
JMW Turner: Walker Art Gallery I spent the most delicious day in London in the company of writers and journalists from all over the...
Apr 28, 20253 min read


RETROSPECTIVE
"La terre promise". Credit Jung-Yeun Jang There’s still time to catch Basel-based artist Jung-Yeun Jang’s solo exhibition showing at the...
Mar 15, 20251 min read


Easing into 2025: Celebrating the Artistic Narratives of 2024
Credit: Daniel Sannwald Courtesy of HEK As we ease into 2025, our minds turn to the stories we uncovered in the year to which we've said...
Jan 5, 20251 min read


EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BARBARA SCHNETZLER AND DOMINIQUE DE BELLEFROID!
Credit: Dominique de Bellefroid I am thrilled to share this blog post featuring a thought-provoking video interview I conducted with two...
Dec 9, 20241 min read


ARTISTIC REFLECTIONS: CONNECTING THE CREATIVITY OF THE MOMENT
Artistic reflections connecting the creativity of the moment
Dec 1, 20241 min read


"VIBRATIONS DE COULEURS": A CATWALK OF LIVING ART
I had the privilege of previewing the Autumn-Winter collection of Raphael Blechschmidt, Basel's last haute couture designer.
Nov 9, 20244 min read


ART BASEL PARIS DAZZLES AT THE GRAND PALAIS
The atmosphere in the city was electric, the staging theatrical, the energy vibrant. Yes, Art Basel Paris shifted gears, adapting...
Oct 22, 20242 min read


ABLAZE OF COLOUR: NEW GALLERY HITS THE MARK
Credit: Steph Hermes An invitation to a vernissage from a previously unknown gallery slipped in to my WhatsApp inbox in late September....
Oct 18, 20242 min read


PARISIAN PULSE: WHERE SPORT MEETS ART
Should you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Paris this summer, don’t miss the chance to explore these remarkable exhibitions
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Quality, Creativity and Curatorial Mastery
Art Basel's 2024 edition in Basel recently concluded, following a week of robust sales, across all sectors of the art market. With...
Jun 23, 20244 min read


SURFACING
Es Devlin's 'Surfacing' unveiled at Art Basel, 2024.
Jun 18, 20242 min read


HORTUS CONCLUSUS
Hortus Conclusus, currently on display at Galerie Praxis in Basel until 23 June, presents a captivating fusion of nature, historical...
Jun 12, 20241 min read


ART FEVER: BASEL'S CREATIVE EXPLOSION
With the surge of openings and preview events happening across the city, it can mean only one thing, Art Basel is coming to town! In it's...
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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