june + july
contents
departments
covet 20
tattle 26
destinations
28
cuisine art 36
bluestocking
in pursuit of
47
50
Shopping for global style—interiors’ top picks
among the best
Paul Benson—his bespoke mirrors reflect our
inherent desire for the curious and sublime
RSVP for your private tour of The Royal Opera House
with Tenor Marcelo Álvarez, Principal Dancer Mara
Galeazzi and Creative Director Deborah Bull
Vive la France! In his exclsuive essay, legendary
Chef Guy Savoy explains the fight to preserve the
culture that produces his country’s cuisine
—Ralph Gibson’s Nude
—Sir John Soane’s Museum, London
A summer fling? Never. The charms of curve, line
and color of these outdoor pieces remain true
long after the last sip of Corton-Charlemagne
material obsessions 57 Delight in what lies on the surface
expo 60
Lynn Yaeger conquers Splendours of the Empire:
Napoleon and the Imperial Court at the Chateau
de Malbrouck in France
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diversions 122
Tap into new perspectives—exhibits,
museums and galleries across the world
JUNE + JULY 2009
notebook 126
Find your heart’s desire
parting shot 130
Animal magnetism
108 covershot
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