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
Erwin Wurm: The Artist Who Bends Reality
Country homes squeezed into wedges, cars that look like they’ve been inflated like a balloon, and sculptures created by ordinary people interacting with quotidian objects—the works of Austrian artist…
01:00:19 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Eric Ripert: The Chef Who Made Seafood Simple
A household name in food and fine dining, Eric Ripert has elevated seafood to new heights with his legendary New York restaurant Le Bernardin. On this episode, Dan and the maestro speak about his upb…
00:57:33 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Stefan Sagmeister: Is Now Better?
This artistic icon is something of a graphic design daredevil. Or perhaps a prophet. Through his wildly inventive works, he challenges conventions and communicates ideas that can alter the way we per…
01:13:43 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
Theaster Gates: “I Love Blackness in All its Forms”
This American artist not only creates beautiful things, but also beautiful communities. Through his groundbreaking installations, sculptures, performances, and public programs, he preserves the past …
00:55:10 |
Wed 27 Sep 2023
The Haas Brothers: Enfants Terribles No More
In the world of collectible design, Nikolai and Simon Haas have forged their own path to success by creating everything from sofas with monstrous feet and alien-looking sculptures to adorable porcela…
01:01:34 |
Wed 20 Sep 2023
Amy Astley: Guiding Architectural Digest Into the Future
If there’s one magazine that truly sets the standard for excellence in design, it’s Architectural Digest. On this episode, Dan speaks with Amy Astley, the title’s Editor-in-Chief, about how she broke…
01:13:53 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
Gaetano Pesce: “I Believe in a God Called Time”
Designer, artist, iconoclast—Gaetano Pesce has been a creative force for more than 50 years. Celebrating his legacy in a new book, “The Complete Incoherence,” the Italian-born legend chats with Dan a…
00:48:04 |
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Nicolas Bos: Leading Van Cleef & Arpels on a Timeless Journey
Few jewelry houses can match the elegance and craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels. On this episode, Dan speaks with the brand’s president and CEO, Nicolas Bos, from its headquarters in the heart of P…
00:57:04 |
Wed 21 Jun 2023
The Art of Styling: Alastair McKimm, Laila Gohar, and Colin King
Stylists have more creative cache than ever before—now often acting as tastemakers, designers, creative directors, and even artists. On this episode, Dan speaks with three talents from the worlds of …
01:07:04 |
Wed 14 Jun 2023
Toshiko Mori: Shattering Expectations in Architecture
Designer, educator, visionary: Toshiko Mori is one of the most respected names in architecture today. On this episode, Dan and the award-winning talent and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of D…
00:47:52 |
Wed 07 Jun 2023
Christian & Yasmin Hemmerle: The Dynamic Couple of Exquisite High Jewelry
All jewelry can sparkle, but the unique and often fantastical haute joaillerie by the German house of Hemmerle is a cut above. On this episode, Dan speaks with Christian and Yasmin Hemmerle, the dyna…
00:48:21 |
Wed 31 May 2023
The Grand Tourist Introduces: Zizipho Poswa, Fernando Laposse, Linde Freya Tangelder
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary emerging talents in the field of design: South Africa's Zizipho Poswa shares her memories of the women who raised her and in…
01:06:57 |
Wed 24 May 2023
Alberto Alessi: Turning Ideas Into Icons
Since the 1970s, Alberto Alessi has been a trailblazer in the world of product design, working with a roster of all-star talents to produce legendary items for his family’s company, Alessi. On this e…
00:36:12 |
Wed 17 May 2023
Athena Calderone: Advice and Inspiration on Modern Living
Style, home, and food guru Athena Calderone has everyone buzzing. On this special call-in episode, Athena opens up about her career and answers burning questions from some of the leading names in her…
00:58:15 |
Wed 10 May 2023
Vienna: Where Tradition and Modernity Meet
The Austrian capital is a place with history around every corner, where layers of cultural complexity create an environment that endlessly rewards exploration. On this episode, Dan talks with hotelie…
01:35:40 |
Wed 03 May 2023
Gabriel Hendifar of Apparatus: A Dinner for Two
For this season finale of the podcast, Dan shares an on-air meal with Gabriel Hendifar, artistic director of the acclaimed lighting and furniture brand Apparatus. Over various courses corresponding t…
01:23:38 |
Wed 29 Mar 2023
Harry Macklowe: Meet New York’s Developer King
Some power players in architecture and design have outsized impacts on the built environment that will last for generations. On this episode, Dan speaks with real estate developer Harry Macklowe abou…
00:55:25 |
Wed 22 Mar 2023
Deeda Blair: The Reigning Doyenne of American Taste
Style icon and philanthropist doesn’t begin to accurately describe this very special guest on the podcast. On this episode, Dan and Deeda speak at her home about everything from her years abroad with…
01:00:42 |
Wed 15 Mar 2023
The Grand Tourist Selects: TEFAF Maastricht 2023
On this special episode sponsored by TEFAF, Dan discovers five incredible works of art and design at the legendary fair in the Netherlands, from a rare clock by Josef Hoffmann and a so-called Bactria…
01:04:30 |
Mon 13 Mar 2023
The Grand Tourist Introduces: Tola Ojuolape, Julien Sebban, and Jacqueline Sullivan
On this special episode sponsored by Lumens, Dan meets three extraordinary emerging talents in the field of design: London’s Tola Ojuolape chats about her explorations of various cultures that went i…
00:54:54 |
Wed 08 Mar 2023
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