00 Sawubona May 2015 The new Whitney Museum of American Art opens on 1 May. The Renzo Piano-designed building is between the new public park, the High Line and the Hudson River, making it the cultural anchor of the downtown district. The artistic treasures on exhibit range from those by leading 20 th -century artists to American contemporary works. Give yourself the whole day to take in 21 000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photos, films and video installations by 3 000 artists, including Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Georgia O’Keeffe, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Jeff Koons, Milton Avery and Alexander Calder. http://whitney.org Leisure From arts and culture to fashion and travel, we’re out and about this month, providing the round-up on where it’s at. By Daniella Renzon Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day by doing something completely different. Take a scenic drive to the Magaliesberg for an early start at De Hoek Country Hotel, where you can surprise her with a hot-air balloon ride. Stay for a special luncheon or even overnight. [email protected] or www.dehoek.com Up, up and away Big in Japan This season, local designers appear enraptured by the clean Japanese aesthetic. We celebrate the Eastern buzz We love the way Japanese silhouettes have been given a quirky local twist: • Guillotine and L’Mad give kimonos an architectural edge. • Craig Port’s Black Moon Rising range showcased menswear with a striking juxtaposition of modern and ancient Japanese aesthetics in luxurious fabrics. • 44 Stanley’s ayk brand mixes feminine street designs with a Japanese influence. WHERE TO STAY The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel needs to be experienced – even if only for one decadent night. Situated in Nihonbashi, Tokyo’s business district, it offers the ultimate in luxe living with breathtaking views of this ever-bustling cityscape. www.mandarinoriental.com Ritzwell is a high-quality Japanese design house which exhibits its products at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile. We love its philosophy of subtlety and depth, inspired by the interplay of light and shadow caused by the seasons. www. ritzwell.com Diana two-seater couch (price on request) What to wear WHAT TO DO Tokyo plays host to hundreds of artists from around the world this month in its first international art fair by the Global Agency. Not only will it be the largest showcase of modern and contemporary art from over 30 countries, but it also allows collectors to connect with artists directly, commission-free. From 22- 23 May at Quest Hall, Harajuku. www.tokyoartfair.com Notched- collar shirt (R399) and jogger pants (R499), both Craig Port. Cropped jersey (R699), ayk Pleated harem pants (R699), ayk Long kimono (R3 990), Guillotine and L’Mad Kimono (R3 690), Guillotine and L’Mad ART & ABOUT IN NYC Where to shop AVIS
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00 Sawubona May 2015
The new Whitney Museum of American Art opens on 1 May. The Renzo Piano-designed building is between the new public park, the High Line and the Hudson River, making it the cultural anchor of the downtown district. The artistic treasures on exhibit range from those by leading 20th-century artists to American contemporary works. Give yourself the whole day to take
in 21 000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photos, films and video installations by 3 000 artists, including Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Georgia O’Keeffe, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Jeff Koons, Milton Avery and Alexander Calder. http://whitney.org
LeisureFrom arts and culture to fashion and travel, we’re out and about this month, providing the round-up on where it’s at. By Daniella Renzon
Spoil your mom this Mother’s Day by doing something completely different. Take a scenic drive to the Magaliesberg for an early start at De Hoek Country Hotel, where you can surprise her with a hot-air balloon ride. Stay for a special luncheon or
Big in Japan This season, local designers appear enraptured by the clean Japanese aesthetic. We celebrate the Eastern buzz
We love the way Japanese silhouettes have been given a quirky local twist:• Guillotine and L’Mad give kimonos an
architectural edge. • Craig Port’s Black Moon Rising range showcased menswear with a striking juxtaposition of modern and ancient Japanese aesthetics in luxurious fabrics. • 44 Stanley’s ayk brand mixes feminine street designs with a Japanese influence.
WHERE TO STAY The award-winning Mandarin Oriental Hotel needs to be experienced – even
if only for one decadent night. Situated in Nihonbashi, Tokyo’s business district, it offers the ultimate in luxe living with breathtaking views of this ever-bustling
cityscape. www.mandarinoriental.com
Ritzwell is a high-quality Japanese design house which exhibits its products at the Salone Internazionale del
Mobile. We love its philosophy of subtlety and depth, inspired by the interplay of light and shadow caused by the seasons. www.ritzwell.comDiana two-seater couch (price on request)
What to wear
WHAT TO DO Tokyo plays host to hundreds of artists from around the world this
month in its first international art fair by the Global Agency. Not only will it be the largest showcase of
modern and contemporary art from over 30 countries, but it also allows
collectors to connect with artists directly, commission-free. From 22-23 May at Quest Hall, Harajuku.
www.tokyoartfair.com
Notched-collar shirt
(R399) and jogger
pants (R499),
both Craig Port.
Cropped jersey (R699), ayk
Pleated harem pants (R699), ayk
Long kimono
(R3 990), Guillotine
and L’Mad
Kimono (R3 690), Guillotine
and L’Mad
ART & ABOUT IN NYCWhere to shop
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The royal treatmentRoyal blue is a beautiful alternative to black this winter and our pick of the month
BOTTOMS UP Salsa, the internationally renowned Portuguese jeanswear brand, offers you the most flattering cuts,
no matter what your body shape is. Sculpture slims the waist and elongates the legs, Shape-Up balances slim legs with a low-rise design and the latest innovation – Mystery – has two internal pads to add volume at the bottom, creating a fuller look from behind. Get them at Edgars or Salsa outlets.
Schumi jacket (R3 599) and trousers (R1 299), Mick gingham shirt (R1 299), silk tie (R299), floral pin (R149 for a set of two) and silk pocket hankie (R399), all Fabiani
Pitch Perfect 2 turns up the heat when the Barden Bellas enter an international competition no American team has ever won.The Age of Adaline Beautiful 29-year-old Adeline never ages, but everyone she loves
does. When her long-suppressed passion for life and romance is rekindled by Ellis Jones, her secret’s suddenly in danger of being exposed.
The Last Five Years is being hailed as one of the best musicals ever. Set in NYC, the story chronicles a love affair and marriage over five years. Far From the Madding Crowd Beautiful and headstrong
Bathsheba attracts three very different suitors: a sheep farmer, a sergeant and a bachelor. While she must make a choice, the narrative explores the nature of relationships, love and
the ability to overcome hardships. A good working of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel.Mommy A single mother tries to cope with raising her 15-year-old ADHD son when a peculiar new girl across the street offers to get involved.
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It’s a bug’s life
Christopher Marley works with “obscure organisms” to create masterful designs that make one marvel at the natural world. Initially repelled by insects, he delved
deeper and discovered a lustrous beauty in them. Now he wants to share his new-found perspective. Using linear and geometrically proportioned symmetrical
designs, his collections transform everyday bug into works of art. www.pheromonedesign.com
The Prism
Wearables may be the buzz-word in tech, but is there a demand for it? Half of the Americans who bought a similar device stopped wearing them, so how can Apple
convince users that its much-anticipated iWatch – due to be
launched soon – is worth it? iPhone sales are up by 83% in China and momentum’s growing across Asia and even Europe. Aesthetics are
always key to Apple’s designs and the watch comes in silver, stainless steel and even an 18ct gold option, with a similarly jaw-dropping price tag. It lets you email, make calls
and send text messages, but critics say eye-popping apps are what will either drive or crash sales.
Apple says the iWatch is the most personal device it’s ever created and Wall Street is expecting it to
sell tens of millions of them.
If you pack the right in-flight gear for your kids, you can keep them occupied happily for hoursKID’S TRAVEL KIT 101
This luxury and funky backpack from Huggers (R380) is
lightweight and the shape is comfortable to carry.
Sophie the Giraffe (R589) comes in her own travel
gift case.
The Little Garden Book of Jokes and Riddles (R85) can make light of a long journey.
Molly Mouse (R320) is very huggable and the perfect comfort toy for
sleeping in new places.
Keep feet clean with these soft and flexible graphite Myang shoes (R285) by Collerette.
KEEPING WATCH
One of the biggest highlights on our calendar this season is the eponymous Nirox Winter Sculpture Fair. Be sure to diarise the weekend of 9-10 May to picnic and relax on this gorgeous estate. Enjoy fine food and wine from close to 40 top chefs and vignerons, who’ll be flying their signature dishes and varietals from Franschhoek. The Nirox gardens are not only exquisitely landscaped and breathtakingly beautiful, but are also home to over 100 large sculptures. www.wintersculpturefair.co.za
Big releases this monthMOVIE NIGHT OUT
Far From the Madding Crowd
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“After wandering the jungle-tangled temples of Angkor Wat, I wanted to try some staple local food, which can include snakes, scorpions and other insects. I had the deep-fried worms, which were salty, crunchy and chewy. Something to tick off the bucket list,” says Cairncross, the new co-host for STA Travel and CliffCentral’s #StartTheAdventureNow. We figured she’s either the best person to give travel tips – or the worst, if you’re not equally adventurous! Here they are:
1 HANG WITH THE LOCALSYou’ll learn much more about the
place you’re visiting from them than from a guidebook. Go where they go. Do what they do. Ask for recommendations. Most people can communicate in basic English – throw in some body language and a hand gesture or two, and you’re good to go. Ultimately, people enrich your travels a lot more than sights do.
TRAVEL TIPSGlobe-trotter Lee Cairncross has travelled to 22 countries, seen Rome in 48 hours, dive-bombed into the Nile, partied in Lapa and eaten fried worms in Cambodia
2 SMILE. OFTEN.Having a friendly face
is a fast way to make new friends. It allows you to strike up conversations with strangers easily and they’ll be more willing to help you if you’re in a pickle. Also try learning how to greet and say a few helpful phrases like “please”, “thank you”, “yes”, “no” and “where’s the cloakroom?”.
3 EAT THE LOCAL FOODEven if you don’t know what it is.
Eat food from local street vendors. Try a bit of everything. Avoid touristy
restaurants and go where the locals go – your pocket will love you for this. If the menu’s handwritten in the local language, you’re winning.
4 KEEP AN OPEN MINDRemember what Clifton Fadiman said:
“A foreign country isn’t designed to make you comfortable. It’s designed to make its own people comfortable.” You’ll come across customs and traditions that may be very different from what you know, but that’s the beauty of travel. Accept random invitations. Remain flexible. Ask questions. Be curious.
5 TAKE PHOTOS AND TAKE NOTESHow often will you trek Machu Picchu
or dive the Great Barrier Reef? Chances are you’ll only do these things once, so photos are the perfect souvenirs to remember the people and places you’ve visited. But once you’ve snapped your pics, put your camera away and enjoy the experience. Much as you believe the contrary, once you get home, you won’t remember that Indian restaurant with the best dhal, the name of the band who performed at the Spanish Steps or that little town you got lost in. Jot it down. Catch #StartTheAdventure now on www.cliffcentral.com on 13 May and then on 10 June and 8 July.
