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
AGO Projects: “Urban Safari Meets Preppy Punk”
Celebrated designers and gallerists Rodman Primack and Rudy Weissenberg bring a one-of-a-kind, joyful, and sophisticated eye to their world of design. Using their Mexico City–based space AGO Projects…
01:02:34 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Living the Dream: Island Escape
Dreaming of a well-designed, sun-drenched haven all to yourself, surrounded by the sea? On this special episode brought to you by Janus et Cie, Dan speaks with four incredible guests who know a thing…
01:01:04 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Frida Escobedo: The Curious Architect
Mexican architect Frida Escobedo is a once-in-a-generation breakthrough talent who is bringing a new, refreshing point of view to her profession. On this episode, Dan speaks with the designer about h…
00:49:09 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Martina Mondadori: Cabana Magazine’s High Priestess of Design
For the past decade, one independent magazine has been reshaping our idea of design: the Milan-based biannual Cabana. Through its lush interiors and nostalgic eye on Milanese style, it has inspired a…
00:52:37 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
Judy Chicago: Revelations
Artist and educator Judy Chicago has revolutionized the art world with her unique and brave takes on art from a feminist perspective. On this special episode, Chicago reads excerpts from five chapter…
01:23:23 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
A Culture at War: Ukraine and the Art of Resistance
On this special episode, Dan speaks with designers and curators dealing with the many facets of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: from Max Gorbatskyi and Viktoria Bavykina, who conceived “Net Making,” th…
00:58:23 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
The Grand Tourist Introduces: Charlap Hyman & Herrero, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, BoND
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan speaks with three emerging design studios: Charlap Hyman & Herrero, a bicoastal firm that brings a curatorial eye to a variety of spaces; Sophie Lou J…
01:24:06 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Jonathan Becker: A Life in Portraiture
It’s hard to think of a famous person from the past half century that hasn’t sat for a portrait by Jonathan Becker. From Madonna and Mikhail Gorbachev to Gore Vidal and Andy Warhol, this legendary ph…
00:59:41 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Blenheim Palace: Touring History with Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill
Few homes in the UK have the grandeur and layered history of Blenheim Palace. From its tumultuous early days to the birth of Winston Churchill, Blenheim has stayed in one family’s hands for centuries…
00:47:22 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
Roman & Williams: Design’s Masters of Mood
Designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are a true power couple in the world of design. Through their wildly successful firm Roman & Williams, they have changed the visual language of hospitalit…
01:12:50 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
Patti LuPone: “I Was Born to Do What I Do”
Actress and singer Patti LuPone has left an indelible mark on the world of theater. Known for her breakthrough roles in musicals such as Evita and Les Misérables, and for collaborating with the likes…
00:55:29 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
Daphne Guinness: “Everything is About Taste”
Through art, film, fashion, collecting, and now music, Daphne Guinness has been a creative force and industry muse second to none. On this season finale of The Grand Tourist, Dan speaks with Guinness…
00:55:29 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
Tyler Brûlé: The Editor Who Changed the Conversation
For decades, this writer, editor, publisher, and tastemaker has been leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of design, fashion, travel, and media at large. As the founder of pivotal magazines Wallpa…
01:00:20 |
Wed 03 Jul 2024
Madame Clicquot: History’s Champagne Pioneer
If you’ve ever popped open a bottle of champagne, you likely have one enterprising woman to thank, an entrepreneur who battled immense odds to build a legacy that would thrive for centuries to come. …
01:02:46 |
Wed 26 Jun 2024
Martin Brudnizki: Master of the Grand Fantasy
London- and New York–based designer Martin Brudnizki has added a wonderful dose of whimsy, color, pattern, and sophistication to some of the best hotels, private clubs, restaurants, and private homes…
00:53:22 |
Wed 19 Jun 2024
Murray Moss: The Radical Gallerist Who Transformed Design
For years, one space in New York’s SoHo neighborhood was considered hallowed ground for lovers of design: Moss. It mixed high and low, introduced radical new talents to the industry, was beloved by t…
01:04:20 |
Wed 12 Jun 2024
Walton Ford: A Wildly Creative Life
With the natural world as his muse, acclaimed painter Walton Ford brings wild tales to life in resplendent color and drama. Celebrating an expansive show of his studies at New York’s legendary Morgan…
00:58:31 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
Linda Wells: “Beauty is a Word I Find Difficult”
One of the most influential editors of her generation, Linda Wells transformed how we view the world of beauty and wellness. After decades at Allure magazine as its founding editor, she went on to la…
00:59:44 |
Wed 29 May 2024
Yabu Pushelberg: Building a Better Life
Designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg of firm Yabu Pushelberg have helped define luxury interiors for decades, especially hotels. On this episode, the Toronto- and New York–based duo—who are par…
01:04:47 |
Wed 22 May 2024
Alex Prager: Finding Purpose in Photography
Artist and filmmaker Alex Prager is one of the most exciting photographers of her generation. She creates dramatic and nostalgic works that embody the best of film and cinematic culture and that spea…
00:52:42 |
Wed 15 May 2024
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