Daniella Ohad

I am a longtime fan of Japanese architect and theorist Kengo Kuma (b. 1954). He has forged a fascinating and intriguing contemporary interpretation of traditional Japanese buildings, which, in my opinion, is the ultimate contemporary reflection of his native Japanese culture and its people. I have hosted him on my podcast, and I refuse to […]

Ucoming virtual talk at the 92nd Street Y. October 30th, 7:00-8:00 pm EST. The term “Japanese Ceramics” encompasses such an expansive body of work as to be practically meaningless — too imprecise to capture the rich diversity of the practice today. Throughout Japan’s history, the clay arts have held a venerated place in the wider

When we look back on the bright and colorful interiors of Danish designer Verner Panton (1926-1998), they may appear to us as too theatrical, too whimsical, and over the top. However, back in the 60s and 70s, Panton was considered a pioneer and visionary who succeeded in embedding the concept of time into his distinctive

Venice is one of only a handful of places where the most spectacular spaces are hidden and kept secret, tucked behind its legendary lacy facades. You can cruise down the Grand Canal and enjoy the allure of Venice’s magnificent palaces—the elegant architecture, the pointed arches­—but it is only when you walk into the private world

Murano is an island located in the Venetian Lagoon just north of Venice, and it is an incredibly special place. This quiet, picturesque island has tall, elegant yet modest facades, simpler than the ornate lacy facades of Venice. Since there are very few tourists and only a handful of shops and restaurants, it looks as

Last week when visiting Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice, I was hosted by Dora de Diana, Head of Development and Educational Services on a wonderful private tour of one of Venice’s stunning architecture gems. On this tour I could not help myself but to think of 43-year-old Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), the brilliant Italian architect who

He was tall and handsome with red hair and blue eyes, which is unusual for Catalonian people of his generation. As a young man, he was a dandy who dressed fashionably and smoked cigars. Despite his good looks and charm, when he proposed to his friend’s niece she declined because he was “clumsy when it

I am a long-time admirer of the work of architecture firm Sawyer | Berson because I can see myself living in every one of the houses they create—every apartment, every interior, and every garden. Their homes, whether modernist, Federal, or traditional, are always so airy, beautiful, chic, and inviting. They are dazzling in their elegance