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An extension to the ‘Bubblegum portrait’ collection created in collaboration with digital artists Kirin Young. The series features well to-do nobles in all their finery, letting go of their strict etiquette that causes them to go unnoticed, instead letting their bubblegum habit add a little mischief to their portraits. These cheeky upholstered ottomans for ‘Lords’ and ‘Ladies’, bring a [...]

The noble log has been used as a stool or side table for centuries, and Young & Battaglia add their twist to this classic and humble object. The beautiful irregular imperfections of wood grain and tree bark are translated in to iconic graphical characters for ‘madam’ and for ‘monsieur’. This friendly faced, upholstered ottoman takes its cue from the phrase [...]

Location :The Glade at Sketch,Address :9 Conduit St, Mayfair, London W1S 2XGNormally, when you visit a restaurant, the food is the main attraction. But visit The Glade at Sketch, and it is a different story. That is not to say the food is a letdown, because it is fantastic, it is just that the surroundings are so astounding, [...]

Location: Hôtel La Maison Champs ElyséesAddress: Maison des Centraliens, 8 Rue Jean Goujon, 75008 Paris, FranceFrom the outside, it may look like any upmarket hotel you find in Paris. Elegant, with classical beauty that runs through the architecture around the city, but nothing that stands out compared to dozens of other beautiful hotels you can find within a [...]

Immerse yourself in the Submerged wall art collection, a collaboration between YandB and digital artist Kirin Young. Peaceful pastel colours inspired by the original painting they obscure. Submerged in the paint that painted them. A familiar new proverb "Can't see the painting for the paint" maybe a visual metaphor to the realities of one's life? Would [...]

Mineheart brings art to the floor with the ‘Paper and Stone” rug collection in collaboration with British photo-artist Michael Banks. In this collaboration we see 12 new feature rug designs derived from ink, paint and sculptural inspirations to produce a unique collection of unparalleled beauty. This is the first part of a 2 part collection, [...]