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Keith Moskow and Robert Linn’s new book, Martha’s Vineyard: New Island Homes, offers a window into the properties sitting on one of the world’s great escapes. Located off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., is Martha’s Vineyard, an island home to idyllic beaches, buzzing ecosystems and celebrity hideaways. In 2019, the Obamas purchased a house …
After a serious motor accident that left him deaf in one ear, Ed Hand decided to do what he does best: help people. Ed Hand has always led a life filled with love. Born in St.John’s, N.L., he was the youngest of 10. Though he lost his father at the age of two, and lived …
After speaking with four creatives and visionaries behind No. 7 Dale residences, a united thought emerged: The city’s never seen a project like this before. Nestled in Rosedale, one of Toronto’s oldest heritage neighbourhoods, No. 7 Dale is a landmark building bringing ultra-luxury boutique residences to the market. Its founding is a collaborative one, brought …
Josh Basseches, director and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum, reflects on art history, travel and working for a great museum in an exceptional city. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Josh Basseches was surrounded by standout museums. Whether it’s the Smithsonian Institution, which stands today as 21 museums, galleries, gardens and a zoo, the National …
Every year, luxury cars gather in the town of Grimsby to take part in the Sessanta Miglia. Its co-founder, Robert Hattin, explains how they’re driving for change. When asked when his love for cars began, Robert Hattin puts it down to genetics. “My father was a naval aviator in the Second World War, so he …
After closing its doors for months, the AGO’s director of visitor experience, Herman Lo, reflects on delivering exhibitions in lockdown and how the art world can prepare itself for the new normal. Growing up, Herman Lo always felt privileged living in a city like Toronto. With institutions spanning the Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum …
Adam Ruppel talks us through Drive Festival, the first outdoor interactive exhibition for auto enthusiasts in Canada. Starting on September 10, the three day Drive Festival event brings together some of the rarest, most famous cars in the world. “The concept is founded on automobiles moving,” says Adam Ruppel, who founded the event with Fred …
Niagara-based creative Enrico DiRisio on struggling with asymmetry, building trust in the world of interior design and marketing via word of mouth. For many, growing up in the restaurant industry would inspire a career in food. For Enrico DiRisio, it offered an introduction to the world of interior design. “My grandfather came from Italy and …
After finding notable success as the co-founder of cryptocurrency platform Ethereum, you might think Anthony Di Iorio is thinking of slowing down. In reality, he’s just getting started. You don’t have to sit with Anthony Di Iorio long to understand that he sees the world differently. His favourite movie is The Best of Me, his …
