Welcome to the Friday Weekly Wrap-Up newsletter, where we explore the intersection of Art, Fashion, and Pop Culture.
Sssslay the Lunar New Year in Style
Happy Lunar New Year! As we shed the old and welcome fresh beginnings for the Year of the Snake, some of our favourite brands are toasting the season in style. From Gucci and Miu Miu’s luxe takes to BIMBA Y LOLA playful twist, red and gold rule the day, symbolising wealth, joy, and good fortune.
Hamburger Bahnhof Partners with CHANEL Culture Fund
Hamburger Bahnhof has announced a three-year partnership with the CHANEL Culture Fund to launch the CHANEL Commission, an annual initiative for large-scale contemporary art. Berlin-based artist Klára Hosnedlová will debut the first edition on May 1, with a monumental installation exploring themes of belonging and utopia. This collaboration cements the museum’s role as a global leader in contemporary art.
Serpentine Pavilion 2025: ‘A Capsule in Time’
It has been revealed that Marina Tabassum Architects will design this years renowned Serpentine Pavilion, ‘A Capsule in Time’. Inspired by South Asian Shamiyana tents, the kinetic structure features wooden forms with translucent façades, creating dynamic spaces for conversations and programmes. Visit the pavilion in person from 6 June – 26 October, free at Serpentine South.
Pace Gallery and Galerie Judin Open New Berlin Art Space
This spring, Pace Gallery and Galerie Judin will unveil a new art space in a transformed 1950s gas station in Berlin’s Schöneberg. Opening to the public on May 1, during Gallery Weekend Berlin, the space will feature exhibitions, offices, and a café and bookshop by DIE ZEIT. Reinforcing their partnership and European presence, Pace will present two annual exhibitions, complementing Galerie Judin’s nearby main venue.
Paris Couture Week: Front Rows, Retro Glam, and Kylie’s Chanel Era
Paris Couture Week is here, and it’s giving everything. Kylie Jenner has officially joined the Chanel family, kicking off her Chanel girl era at the SS25 show in the Grand Palais. Not to be outdone, Jacquemus transported us to the 1950s with its FW25 collection—think cinched waists, polka dots, and a Nike “Moon Shoe” collab—while making history as the first show shot entirely on iPhones. Meanwhile, Dior is back celebrating India in style with a stunning backdrop of paintings by Rithika Merchant.
