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
Fritz Hansen: 150 Years of Design
Some companies can last for decades but a rare number last for centuries. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the legendary design brand Fritz Hansen, Dan speaks with two guests who know the legacy…
00:46:31 |
Mon 20 Dec 2021
The Gentlewoman’s Penny Martin: How to Live Fabulously Well
Few magazines have been as influential in the past decade as The Gentlewoman. Led by former curator Penny Martin, each issue presents a smart and subtly stylish vision of life and creativity. On this…
00:34:19 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Francesca Amfitheatrof: A Sparkling Life
As the artistic director for watches and jewelry for Louis Vuitton, Francesca Amfitheatrof creates objects of design that last for generations. On this episode, Dan speaks with the artist and entrepr…
00:51:42 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Philippe Starck: Design’s Philosopher King
Many designers leave their mark, but Philippe Starck blazes a trail and constantly sets new standards for what design can accomplish in our lives. On this episode, Dan speaks with the famed French ta…
00:40:34 |
Wed 01 Dec 2021
The American Academy in Rome: Lessons from the Eternal City
For more than 100 years, the American Academy in Rome has been a place where the best and brightest rub elbows, exchange ideas, and grow their careers. On this episode, Dan speaks with the institutio…
00:41:35 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
India Mahdavi: The Queen of Color
Throughout her inspiring career, interior designer India Mahdavi has created restaurants, shops, and homes bursting with a sophisticated palette of hues that has become her signature. On this episode…
00:41:56 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Justine Picardie: The Valiant Tale of Catherine Dior
The incredible experiences of Catherine Dior, sister to fashion designer Christian Dior, is one that has gone largely untold for decades. On this episode, Dan speaks with author Justine Picardie on h…
00:36:44 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Jorge Pardo: An Artist Without Bounds
The colorful, surprising, and delightful worlds that Jorge Pardo creates defy categorization. In this episode, Dan speaks with the boundary-crossing artist on his latest show, his first major monogra…
00:38:35 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
The Countess of Carnarvon: Life at the Real Downton Abbey
What is it like to live and entertain at a major English estate? In this episode, Dan speaks with Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle. But to many of us, we know it as the location of Downton Abbey. D…
00:38:48 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Annabelle Selldorf: Where Art and Architecture Meet
Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Dan meets an architect who has left an indelible mark on the worlds of art and design, Annabelle Selldorf. With a portfolio that includes everything from museums…
00:36:12 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
TEFAF: Where the Past and Future Collide
What can the objects of the ancient world teach us about today’s art world? And vice versa? On this special episode sponsored by TEFAF, Dan meets with two leading dealers showing at the online editio…
00:43:37 |
Tue 07 Sep 2021
Paolo Roversi: A Master of Fashion Photography
With his first major museum exhibition in North America underway, the iconic fashion photographer Paolo Roversi is taking a well-deserved bow. Dan speaks with the legendary artist on how he takes his…
00:31:21 |
Wed 18 Aug 2021
Tom Stuart-Smith: The World’s Greatest Garden Designer?
As a landscape architect and garden designer, this week’s guest Tom Stuart-Smith will change the way you think about green spaces. The London-based talent has won numerous gold medals at the Chelsea …
00:31:52 |
Wed 11 Aug 2021
Nathan Clements-Gillespie: The Art of Collecting
At the Frieze Masters art fair, historical art and antiquities come alive in a contemporary context, and they’re ready to be taken home. Today’s guest, artistic director Nathan Clements-Gillespie, sp…
00:34:11 |
Wed 04 Aug 2021
Kenneth Ize: The Forefront of Fashion
Producing great clothes today can be a challenge, but designer Kenneth Ize is making his mark with style, grace, and a heartfelt mission to preserve the artisanal crafts of his native Nigeria. As a f…
00:38:52 |
Wed 28 Jul 2021
Piero Lissoni: The Humanistic Approach
How do you define Italian design today? You’d start with this episode’s guest, architect Piero Lissoni. His signature can be found everywhere, from chairs and tables to hotels and watches. Now as the…
00:38:11 |
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Patricia Urquiola: Design’s Ultimate Tastemaker
From hotels and boutiques to furniture and tableware, Patricia Urquiola has been a defining influence on design in the 21st century. In this episode, Dan speaks with this prolific talent and art dire…
00:36:27 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Audemars Piguet CEO François-Henry Bennahmias: The Fine Art of Risk and Reward
Few names in the world of haute horology garner the same level of respect as Audemars Piguet. In this episode, Dan speaks with the brand’s pioneering CEO François-Henry Bennahmias on how the watch wo…
00:38:55 |
Wed 07 Jul 2021
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc: Where Picasso Swam and Chagall Sunbathed
It’s hard to find a place where history, culture, celebrity, and luxury intertwine as much as the legendary Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. In this special episode, Dan dives into the past and present of this…
00:46:23 |
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Daniel Libeskind: Architect of Empathy
Facing a post-pandemic reality, cities must change to survive. In this episode, Dan speaks with legendary architect Daniel Libeskind. The designer of the master plan for the World Trade Center recoun…
00:35:55 |
Wed 23 Jun 2021
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