The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein
Design journalist Dan Rubinstein introduces listeners to the leading tastemakers of the creative world, from master chefs to experimental architects. Join Dan on a virtual journey through the worlds of fashion, interior design, art, food, and travel—all the elements of a well-lived life.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 144
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Annie Lennox: “I Don’t Buy Into the Game”
Singer, activist, pop legend. Annie Lennox has left an indelible mark on music and visual culture for decades. In her new book “Annie Lennox: Retrospective” (Rizzoli), she takes a trip down memory la…
01:03:36 |
Wed 10 Sep 2025
Shohei Shigematsu: Defining Radicality in Architecture
As the partner running the New York outpost of Rem Koolhaas’s legendary firm OMA, this architect has done that rarest of things: established himself as a cultural figure in his own right. On this Sea…
00:59:49 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Aerin Lauder: Style in Full Bloom
Through her books and products, this 21st-century domestic goddess is truly a part of the classic American style firmament. On this episode, Dan speaks with Lauder about growing up with her grandmoth…
00:39:18 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
A Family Affair: Sophie Ashby and Charlie Casely-Hayford
The two brilliant halves of this London-based creative couple are examples of how one family can shine greater than the sum of its parts. On this episode, Dan speaks with interior designer Sophie Ash…
00:57:57 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Pierre-Yves Rochon: “You Don’t Design for Yourself”
This master of luxurious, classical interiors has created some of the best hotels around the world, including the St. Regis in Rome, The Savoy in London, and the Four Seasons George V in Paris. On th…
00:48:51 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Lee Mindel: Speaking From Experience
New York architect Lee Mindel, of firm SheltonMindel, is one of those designers who seems to have done it all, and in style. On this episode, Dan speaks with the award-winning designer about his resi…
01:01:46 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Robert Wilson: “Do I Have Time to Dream?”
One of the most consequential theatrical directors ever, American artist Robert Wilson has helped to revolutionize the medium. On this episode, Dan speaks with the Texas-born talent about the hyper-c…
00:53:14 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Jeanne Gang: Understanding the Power of Architecture
For decades, the Chicago-based architect Jeanne Gang has captured the imaginations of critics and the public alike with her environmentally aware projects. Her latest, an expansion of New York’s Amer…
00:53:36 |
Wed 28 May 2025
Jean-Georges Vongerichten: The Chef Who Raised the Bar
For decades, one chef has helped to redefine our expectations of dining out while modernizing French cuisine for a global clientele. On this first episode of Season 13, Dan speaks with chef Jean-Geor…
00:55:49 |
Wed 21 May 2025
Brave New World: Our First-Ever Print Issue
After 12 seasons of the podcast, The Grand Tourist is proud to announce its first print issue, due out in May and available for preorders online now. On this special episode, Dan shares some of the d…
00:16:11 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Postcard from Milan: The Monk Returns
It’s that time again: On this special episode sponsored by Molteni&C, Dan reports from the yearly Milan Design Week that takes place during the famed Salone del Mobile furniture fair. First up, Giuli…
00:27:36 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Erdem Moralioglu: “I’ve Always Been Attracted to Things with a Human Hand”
For nearly 20 years, this London-based Canadian native has independently created womenswear collections that celebrate craftsmanship and femininity deeply rooted in research and a vibrant narrative. …
00:50:02 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Alison Loehnis: Forging Fashion’s Digital Frontier
It wasn’t that long ago that it was impossible to purchase any bit of luxury fashion online, but times have truly changed. On the front lines of this remarkable transition is Alison Loehnis, the head…
00:46:09 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Studio KO: The Coolest Boys in the Room
Combining fantastic taste, incredible clients, and a patient, curious, and measured aesthetic that absorbs its surroundings, Olivier Marty and Karl Fournier of the Paris-based architecture and design…
01:02:32 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Stefano Boeri: Nature’s Favorite Architect
Some designers push boundaries, but Italy’s leading design thinker is known for breaking them. As a daring practitioner, urban planner, and architectural theorist, as well as the president of the Tri…
00:48:54 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Sybil and David Yurman: The Artists Who Built an Empire
One of the most successful American luxury brands started when two young artists fell in love, going on to create a jewelry brand that has stood the test of time. Now celebrating a new book with Phai…
01:10:08 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Calida Rawles: “Once You Put a Black Figure in Water, There’s Context”
Known for her stunning and photorealistic paintings, artist Calida Rawles creates works laden with societal commentary and stunning beauty. On this podcast, Dan speaks with the rising star about her …
00:48:59 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Hans Ulrich Obrist: “Art Can Always Come to Us Through Different Channels”
As one of the world’s most respected curators of contemporary art and the current artistic director of London’s Serpentine, Hans Ulrich Obrist is truly on top of his game. Through his innovative prog…
00:55:49 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Elizabeth Diller: Pushing the Creative Boundaries in Architecture
Throughout her career, Elizabeth Diller, the award-winning architect, educator, and founding partner of powerhouse firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, has constantly advocated for a robust take on the pro…
01:25:52 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
Massimo Bottura: “Enjoy the Ride”
Some celebrity chefs transcend the art of simply cooking an amazing meal by understanding how food brings people together as part of contemporary culture. On this episode, Dan speaks with Italian che…
01:05:16 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
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