The 2013 Aperture Benefit with Jakob Trollbäck

A preview of the installation at this year's event and an interview with its mastermind

For this year’s benefit, Aperture is hosting the work of Swedish designer Jakob Trollbäck on 28 October at the Frank Gehry designed IAC‘s New York City headquarters. For the first time, the not-for-profit photography foundation will throw its annual benefit party featuring unique performances and 1/1 commissioned works in support of the Aperture Foundation’s education and visual-literacy programming. Trollbäck, the graphic-savvy designer of NYC-based Trollbäck …

The Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam

Seek out the music hall-turned-hotel for the finest infusion of Dutch heritage and contemporary design in the city's museum district

Step one foot inside of Amsterdam’s stunning Conservatorium Hotel and it’s profoundly clear: This isn’t just a glossy set of digs with opulent soaps and near-perfect customer service—this is a vacation within a vacation. The Piero Lissoni-designed Conservatorium immediately draws you in with its expansive atrium on the main floor, which is filled with as much light during the day as it is always with …

Dikokore Designs

LA-based distributor offers bracelets handmade by women in Benin, while giving back to the community

by Veronica Menendez Heather Schultz and Juan Lujan were inspired by the people of Dikokore (pronounced “dee-ko-ko-ray”), while living and working near the village in the nation of Benin. Working in realms spanning education, gender development, environmental awareness, creativity and art, after arriving home in LA the two conceived a way to give back to the West African community. By co-founding Dikokore Designs, the duo …