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
Kelly Wearstler: Interior Design’s Tastemaking Dynamo
Few interior designers have reached the heights of Kelly Wearstler. In the past 20 years, she’s gone from an L.A. upstart to a major force in the world of design. On this episode, Dan speaks with des…
01:01:38 |
Wed 08 May 2024
Les Lalanne: The Couple Who Brought Life to Art
The late legendary French couple Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne worked separately but exhibited under the family name: Les Lalanne. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of their first show together, …
00:25:03 |
Wed 08 May 2024
Postcard from Milan: Designing the Future With Kartell
Milan Design Week is the most exciting time of year in design. On this special episode sponsored by Kartell, Dan reports from the Salone del Mobile fair to catch up with a quintet of industry powerho…
00:40:53 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Pierre Yovanovitch: Warmth and Rigor, Poetry and Structure
As one of the most influential and admired interior designers of his generation, Pierre Yovanovitch has helped to usher in a new era of so-called quiet luxury. Celebrating 10 years since the launch o…
00:57:55 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
The Grand Tourist Introduces: Pierre Marie, Alyssa Kapito, Frederik Molenschot
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan speaks with three incredible talents in the field of design: Pierre Marie, a French talent whose sense of color and artistic hand create everything fr…
01:02:53 |
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Humberto Campana: Forging a Legacy in Brazilian Design
As one half of the famed Campana Brothers, Humberto and his sibling Fernando ushered in a new era of design that blended craft, industry, and notions of ecological and social responsibility. Followin…
00:52:47 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
Frédéric Malle: “A Perfume Has to be a Part of Life”
Sometimes the most influential people in culture and style are so because they elevate and amplify the work of others. Legendary perfumer Frédéric Malle, through his brand Editions de Parfums Frédéri…
01:03:38 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
Living the Dream: House Hunting in Italy
Anyone who has ever strolled through the streets of Rome, ridden a gondola through the canals of Venice, or tasted freshly made pasta in Sicily has had this thought: I could get used to this. On this…
01:41:55 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
Kit Kemp: “I’m Frightened of Beige”
Designing a successful hotel today is quite the undertaking, but designer and entrepreneur Kit Kemp does it all. On the eve of the opening of her third property in New York, Dan and the British talen…
00:51:10 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Marcel Wanders: “We Are Fundamentally Poetic Beings”
This Dutch designer has left an indelible mark on how we view the role of design in our lives. Through his ingenious housewares, elegant furniture, and playful interiors, he is part of a pantheon of …
00:52:08 |
Wed 21 Feb 2024
Es Devlin: All the World’s a Stage
Few can claim a client roster quite like artist and stage designer Es Devlin, including museums, fashion brands, theater companies, and the Olympics, to a list of rock stars like U2, Adele, and Lady …
01:03:06 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Tom Hollander: Bringing Truman Capote to Life
On the season nine premiere, Dan speaks with British actor, Tom Hollander, who plays the infamous literary genius in the new TV series “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans.” Tom shares his memories of growing…
00:57:42 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
Daniel Humm: “We’re Not Anti-Meat, but We Are Pro-Planet”
As the genius chef behind New York’s Eleven Madison Park, Daniel Humm is at the forefront of fine dining culture. And in 2021, he shocked the food world when he turned the Michelin three-starred rest…
01:04:09 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
David Rockwell: Design’s Greatest Showman
For four decades, this New York designer has changed the hotel game, turned restaurants into must-see destinations, impacted the daily life of cities, and brought a sense of style and ingenious spect…
00:56:51 |
Wed 06 Dec 2023
Where Design Never Sleeps: New York
It’s the city so well-designed, they named it twice: New York, New York. On this special episode sponsored by Ann Sacks, Dan speaks with four leading figures in his hometown’s design scene to explore…
01:09:17 |
Wed 29 Nov 2023
Jewelry’s New Guard: Emmanuel Tarpin, Jean Prounis
There’s a new generation of jewelry designers that is bringing back artistry, narrative, and a sublime sense of luxury. On this episode (with some guidance from Levi Higgs, influencer and Head of Arc…
00:51:22 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Massimiliano Locatelli: Milan’s Master of Daring Interiors
Modernistic floating cubes placed in deconsecrated churches, marble stools shaped like plastic ones, and storage spaces retrofitted into stunning galleries: The creations of designer Massimiliano Loc…
01:01:18 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
The Grand Tourist Introduces: Tom Massey, Objects of Common Interest, Lucia Massari
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary studios in the field of design: British upstart Tom Massey uses radical materials and a sustainable approach to his gardens;…
01:00:35 |
Wed 01 Nov 2023
Lucinda Childs: Pushing the Boundaries of Dance
A towering figure in postmodern dance, Lucinda Childs has injected an elegant spirit of collaboration, artistry, and whimsy to the artform. On this episode, Dan speaks with the legendary choreographe…
00:45:56 |
Mon 30 Oct 2023
Yves Béhar: Design’s Purpose-Driven Visionary
Gadgets, accessories, furniture, computers, and even robots: In recent memory, the language of good design has been shaped and driven by Yves Béhar, founder of Fuseproject. On this episode, Dan speak…
01:06:22 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
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