George Rouy and Nikolaj Schultz at The Creative Table by The London EDITION and The Cultivist during London Art Week, Getty Images.
During London Art Week, The London EDITION and The Cultivist paid tribute to British painter George Rouy with an intimate edition of ‘The Creative Table’, bringing his work into the setting of Berners Tavern . The EDITION Hotels initiative invites artists to influence the dining experience itself, from the food and table design to the objects guests encounter along the way, turning a meal into another setting for creative expression.
Known for his shape-shifting figures and expressive brushwork, Rouy paints bodies that seem to emerge from, and disappear into, the canvas. Flesh-toned forms overlap and contort, hovering somewhere between figuration and abstraction, while blurred faces and tangled limbs lend his compositions a sense of collective movement.
Desire, identity and the instability of the human form run through his work, with individual figures often merging into something harder to distinguish. Rouy’s figures have a habit of gathering, stretching and dissolving on canvas — and at Berners Tavern, one of them found its way onto the napkins.
His 2026 painting ‘In Vitro’ was reimagined as bespoke linens for guests to take home. Among those joining the celebration were musician PJ Harvey, Akili Tommasino and jewellery designer Anissa Kermiche.
George Rouy honoured at The Creative Table by The London EDITION and The Cultivist during London Art Week, Getty Images.
In conversation with sociologist Nikolaj Schultz , author of ‘Land Sickness’ and ‘Fragments of a New Existentialism’, Rouy reflected on how his artistic language has developed through instinct and a love of painting. “I was guided by intuition and, probably, by a love of the work itself — a love of painting.
It comes from a place of passion,” he said. “As life goes on and time moves forward, we go deeper into these ways of working.
Things begin to reveal a more serious, different context than I originally intended. It’s when I sit and speak with someone like Nikolaj, and many other colleagues, that I realise there is a language, and my language is painting, art, expression and music.”
Since graduating from Camberwell College of Arts in 2015, the Kent-born artist has exhibited internationally and is represented by Hauser & Wirth and Hannah Barry Gallery, establishing himself as one of the most closely watched painters of his generation. Part of EDITION Hotels’ ‘The Creative Table’ series, the lunch brought Rouy’s artistic language into an unexpected setting.
The London gathering is one stop in a wider programme of art-world collaborations. Next, ‘The Creative Table’ heads to Art Week Tokyo, where Perrotin will join the project for an event shaped around French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, before the series closes out the year at Art Basel Miami Beach with New York-based arts organisation Creative Time.
photography. courtesy of Getty Images words. Gennaro Costanzo
In Bang & Olufsen ’s illustrated world, a red speaker changes hands, a turntable sets the scene for a living-room lounge session, and familiar audio companions find their way into new homes. Behind these distinctive drawings is Chinese animator and illustrator Jiatong Liu , whose storybook imagery frames electronic restoration as a natural, emotional journey.
Rendered in washes of blue, with flashes of red drawing the eye towards the products, the illustrations for ‘ Reloved ’, the brand’s certified pre-owned programme, invite us to keep good design in circulation. Now, the Danish audio house is taking the programme beyond its online shop, bringing certified pre-owned pieces to selected stores across Europe.
“Reloved is about looking forward as much as it is about preserving what we have created,” says Dorte Vestergaard, Head of Reloved at Bang & Olufsen. “We want to give more of our products the opportunity to continue their story into new homes.”
Jiatong Liu for Bang & Olufsen, 1985 Form 2 headphones.
The expansion means visitors can browse an evolving selection of refurbished Bang & Olufsen originals in person, with monthly online drops continuing alongside the new retail offering. Previous releases have included the Beogram 5500 and Beogram 2000 turntables, as well as the compact Beoplay P2 portable speaker , giving collectors and curious newcomers the chance to discover older designs without trawling the second-hand market themselves.
Currently available products include the ultra-lightweight Beosound A1 2nd Gen portable speaker and the compact Beoplay M3 wireless speaker, alongside legendary heritage designs like the 1985 Form 2 headphones .
Each ‘Reloved’ product goes through an inspection, refurbishment and certification process before finding its next owner. Pieces are graded ‘Mint’, ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ according to their cosmetic condition, with a warranty of up to three years offering extra reassurance. In other words, a few signs of a previous life need not be a deal-breaker, especially when the engineering has been checked by the people who know the product best.
There is also a new way to join the cycle: at participating stores, customers can exchange eligible Bang & Olufsen products towards the purchase of something new. The returned item is then assessed, refurbished and certified before being offered to another buyer, creating a route from one owner to the next without sending a perfectly serviceable piece of audio equipment into retirement.
Since 1925, Bang & Olufsen has built its reputation on pairing audio technology with distinctive industrial design, creating speakers, turntables and other electronics that can hold their own as part of an interior. ‘Reloved’ extends that thinking beyond the first purchase, giving older pieces another audience and making the hunt for a design classic a little less dependent on luck.
The programme is available through monthly online drops and selected Bang & Olufsen stores across Europe. Browse the latest availability and discover more here .
illustrations. courtesy of Jiatong Liu photography. courtesy of Bang & Olufsen words. Gennaro Costanzo
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, Tara Emad at the Terrace garden.
At 1206 , even a langoustine has a journey to complete. Its tail reaches the plate, its shells become bisque, its offcuts find a second life in the drinks programme, and the remaining elements return to the soil of the terrace herb garden. This zero-waste approach to cooking sets the tone for Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab ’s newest restaurant, opening on 30 October and completing the resort’s culinary collection.
Named after a once-hidden room on the property’s fourth floor, 1206 pairs ingredient-led cooking with uninterrupted views stretching from Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Burj Khalifa. International design studio AvroKO has shaped the interiors around warm, earthy tones inspired by Levantine coastal architecture. Carved marble, handcrafted finishes and custom cabinetry sit alongside garden-integrated joinery and herbal displays, creating a natural connection between the dining room, kitchen and terrace.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, Dining Area.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, Pan seared Scallops and Chef Stephanie Haywood.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, dry aged beef fat crumpet, tartare, horseradish and Grilled Langoustine.
The menu takes British culinary traditions as its foundation, drawing on French, Mediterranean and Scandinavian influences while keeping seasonality, provenance and responsible sourcing at the forefront. Leading the kitchen is Head Chef Stephanie Haywood , whose career spans Michelin-starred restaurants across the UK, Scandinavia and the GCC.
Raised in the countryside of Sussex, Haywood developed an early appreciation for the relationship between the land and the table — a philosophy now reflected in her approach to fermentation, foraging, butchery and open-fire cooking.
Guests get a first look at the menu, which includes an indulgent dry-aged beef fat crumpet topped with tartare, horseradish and caviar; fried chicken wings stuffed with lobster and a house-made 1206 fermented hot sauce. The seafood courses show off similar precision with a grilled langoustine paired with fermented honey, local grains and an aromatic bisque, alongside pan-seared scallops swimming in a smoked chicken butter sauce with grilled apple.
Vegetables receive as much attention as protein, featuring grilled aubergines served with a spiced cashew nut sauce and hazelnut dukkah. Meanwhile, bones and offcuts are turned into broths, stocks and sauces, making the most of the ingredients that enter the kitchen.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, Grilled Aubergine and Turbot.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, Fried Chicken wings stuffed with Lobster.
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, 1206, Chef Stephanie Haywood.
The terrace herb garden extends this philosophy beyond the plate, supplying fresh greens, herbs and botanicals for both the menu and botanical-led cocktails. The wine list follows a similar approach, with small producers and grower Champagnes taking precedence, alongside an emphasis on sustainable, low-intervention winemaking.
1206 opens on 30 October at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The restaurant will welcome guests from Tuesday to Saturday, 6pm–11pm. Reservations and further information are available here .
photography. courtesy of 1206 for Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab words. Gennaro Costanzo
Berlin could use a little yoga, or so ALO thinks. The California-born activewear brand has officially arrived in Germany, opening its first flagship on Münzstraße in Berlin-Mitte with a guest list featuring DJ and producer Peggy Gou , model Toni Garrn , creator Jacob Rott and other familiar faces from the city’s fashion scene.
Spanning 6,000 square feet, the new ALO Sanctuary brings the brand’s studio-to-street wardrobe to the German capital, with womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories and its increasingly recognisable bag collection. The store is designed around ALO’s wider approach to movement and mindfulness, giving Berlin a new destination for everything from Pilates-ready sets to off-duty dressing.
“Germany is an important market for ALO, and we are excited to begin our journey here in Berlin,” says Benedetta Petruzzo , ALO’s International CEO. “The city’s creative energy offers a distinct setting for our California-rooted approach to premium apparel and wellness. We are entering with a long-term mindset, and this first Sanctuary gives us an opportunity to deepen our relationship with the local community and become part of their everyday lives.”
As expected, the opening festivities had more on the agenda than browsing the rails. Guests could explore tarot readings, reiki, ear-seeding and acroyoga, while neo-soul sounds from ‘A Song for You Berlin’ set the mood. The celebrations also included an intimate dinner at STOKE, around a botanical installation by Berlin-based artist Lilo Klinkenberg .
The opening is part of a broader programme of community events running throughout October, spanning yoga, pilates, cycling, running, breathwork and meditation. With its first German ‘Sanctuary’ now open, ALO is bringing a slice of California to Berlin.
photography. courtesy of ALO words. Gennaro Costanzo