A well - curated collection of stories that move us, the wisdom we’ve garnered, and the dreams that propel us forward.

The Measure of a Hand. MACHEIA

MACHEIA was founded in 2020 by Lucrezia Papillo, an Italian-German product designer trained at the Bauhaus University in Weimar, and Iany Gayo, a Mozambican-Portuguese architect who studied at Lisbon’s Instituto Superior Técnico. Two women, two disciplines, one practice built on the conviction that the oldest techniques still have the most to say.

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What We’re Reading This Summer

Summer loosens its hold on the calendar. The days stretch, the reading slows, and a book becomes the best kind of company: the one you choose entirely for yourself.

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On opening new doors. A note from the founder.

Growth does not have to mean scale. It can be softer than that — broadening one’s horizons, opening a door that was not there before.

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Cultivating Beauty in the Simplest Things. Irene Bernie of Valdirose

I’ve learned to accept and embrace even the less creative moments, understanding that I also need periods of rest. It’s like seeds underground: with time, a beautiful plant will emerge. Taking care of oneself and engaging in activities for personal fulfillment, rather than for show, is crucial.

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Reinventing the Game. Valeriya Gogunskaya, Founder of Chess Her

Tanya Bennett’s journey from fashion illustration to leading the Sovereign Art Foundation in Portugal reflects a life shaped by creativity, community, and cultural sensitivity.

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A Letter to the Ernest Leoty Woman.

In this letter, Eleonore Bonneau Diemoz reflects on the Ernest Leoty woman—how she seeks alignment in life, balancing ambition, care, and freedom, and how her elegance and style flow naturally from intention, coherence, and movement.

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A January Art Escape: BRAFA & Brussels

Looking for an inspiring art-led city escape at the beginning of the year? January offers the perfect excuse to travel — and BRAFA, Brussels’ iconic art and antiques fair

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The Taste of Memory. Rosário Cunha of The Cacau Club

An intimate portrait of Rosário Cunha, founder of The Cacau Club, on how memory, culture, and craft cacao shaped her purpose and work.

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Art as a Bridge. Tanya Bennett on the Work of the Sovereign Art Foundation

Tanya Bennett’s journey from fashion illustration to leading the Sovereign Art Foundation in Portugal reflects a life shaped by creativity, community, and cultural sensitivity.

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Paris, an Autumn of Resonance by Marie Héquet-Leguille

Marie Héquet-Leguille shares her essential selection for Art Basel Paris, highlighting the most compelling exhibitions across museums and foundations, revealing immersive experiences and unmissable moments that capture the Paris vibrancy.

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Less, But Better. Delfina Sena of 100 collectors

In this intimate conversation, Delfina Sena opens up about life beyond titles — from motherhood and passion for art to redefining creativity in a digital age.

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