Nargess Banks
A writer and editor based in London, Nargess contributes to various international publications on all aspects of culture. She is editorial director on Voices, a US publication on wine, and has authored a few lifestyle books, including The Life Negroni.
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Julie Mehretu is the latest artist to transform a BMW racing car into a dynamic artwork
This is the 20th BMW Art Car, a BMW M Hybrid V8 racecar that’ll take to the track at Le Mans with a livery created by artist Julie Mehretu
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Lexus installation explores time at Milan Design Week 2024
Lexus brought designer Hideki Yoshimoto’s ‘Beyond the Horizon’ to Milan’s Art Point, part of its ongoing series of collaborations with Fuorisalone
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Esther Mahlangu’s first retrospective features the iconic BMW 525i Art Car
Esther Mahlangu showcases ‘Then I knew I was good at painting’ at the Iziko Museums of South Africa in Cape Town
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Ghada Amer’s provocative embroidered texts speak of feminism and activism
Ghada Amer explores the power of words in ‘QR Codes Revisited – London’ at Goodman Gallery in London’s Mayfair
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How Copenhagen’s Chart Art Fair celebrated its first decade
The 11th Chart Art Fair highlights span architectural installations, an ongoing sculpture show, and a novice collectors’ exhibition
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The Lexus Design Award 2023 ventured into new realms, emphasising reuse and reimagining
A fog-capturing jacket, a puzzle to guide the visually impaired, a non-electric humidifier made with recycled ceramic waste, and water-soluble wash bags to remove chemicals from your daily shop: these are the four inspiring winning projects shown during Milan Design Week
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Iris van Herpen infuses a bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom with her signature style
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Syntopia is a one-off project from the company’s Bespoke department, stitching the work of Dutch designer Iris van Herpen into its elegant interior
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Bentley Mulliner Batur is a ‘revolution’ for the brand, says director of design Andreas Mindt
The Bentley Batur is the ultimate expression of Bentley’s Mulliner division, a majestic two-door car that could light the way to an all-electric future
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Volkswagen Taxi Concept
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The new Mercedes Benz CLS
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The SLS by AMG/Mercedes
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The Porsche Boxster
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Stefan Sielaff talks about Audi's design future
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Sub-brand Mercedes-Benz Style opens for business
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Shanghai Motor Show 2011
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Royal College of Art vehicle design 2011
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RCA vehicle design alumni
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RCA graduate show: Vehicle design
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Q&A with Chris Bangle of BMW
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The new Mini Convertible: our favourite retro roadster is all grown up
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McLaren goes back to the future with the new super-fast three-seater Speedtail
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Flash from the past: Ford Mondeo and S-Max get the Vignale design treatment
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Fiat fun: celebrating the spirit of ’57 with the latest Cinquecento
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Black magic: McLaren’s latest endeavour is an artful exercise in visual carbon
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