
Gilda Bruno
Gilda Bruno is Livingetc's Lifestyle Editor. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editorial Assistant on the print edition of AnOther Magazine and as a freelance Sub-Editor on the Life & Arts desk of the Financial Times. Between 2020 and today, Gilda's arts and culture writing has appeared in a number of books and publications including Apartamento’s Liguria: Recipes & Wanderings Along the Italian Riviera, Sam Wright’s debut monograph The City of the Sun, The British Journal of Photography, DAZED, Document Journal, Elephant, The Face, Family Style, Foam, Il Giornale dell’Arte, HUCK, Hunger, i-D, PAPER, Re-Edition, VICE, Vogue Italia, and WePresent. She used to curate an arts column for the ITV-backed Gen-Z editorial platform woo, Stop Scrolling, where every two weeks she brought readers a roundup of exhibitions, art fairs, and photo books to check out, as well as exclusive conversations with thought-provoking voices working within the creative industry. Gilda has collaborated regularly with Il Giornale dell’Arte, the Italian sister edition of The Art Newspaper, and Elephant, written essays and forewords for a number of cultural volumes, and completed commercial assignments for clients such as The Face, PUMA, and Everpress. In April 2023, she was included in the 30 Under 30 list of Il Giornale dell'Arte alongside other Italian artists, curators, speakers, art historians, and writers currently reshaping the art scene. Gilda is the Editor of COSE Journal, an independent magazine exploring our relationships to everyday objects and their functions against the backdrop of overconsumption and capitalism, founded by Milan-based Art Director Giulia Nardi.
Latest articles by Gilda Bruno
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Londoners Are Keeping It Cool With Wine Bars That Double Up as Ice Cream Parlors — And These 5 Pass the Design Test, too
Nothing feels more refreshing on a hot day than a scoop of ice cream and a glass of wine. Here's a handful of interiors-led London addresses for cool treats, and even cooler interiors
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Cult Indian Restaurant Dishoom Has Launched a Two-Suite Hotel in Notting Hill That's a Love Letter to Bombay's Culture
Tucked inside a storied old public house, the just-opened Portobello location, part of the eatery's Permit Room concept, leans into art, music, and design to unite East and West
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15 of the Best New York Hotels — See Inside the Design-Forward Stays We Can't Wait to Tick Off Our Hotlist This Year
Heading to the Big Apple? Our edit of must-visit boutique hotels in New York is back to help you discover it the interior enthusiast's way
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7 Nostalgic Stockholm Spots Viral Interior Architect Alyssa Anselmo Wants You to Know — "They Taught Me That 'Less Is More'"
For the Studio Anva founder, moving to the Swedish capital represented a design awakening. Here, she shows us around her chosen home, where every street tells a story
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I Went to the World's Most Prestigious Art Fair — These Are the 7 Booths I Can't Stop Thinking About Now I'm Back Home
Art Basel 2025 captured a riveting portrait of contemporary self-expression. But who knew it would show us other ways of understanding and engaging with the spaces we inhabit, too?
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London's Most Famous Italian Chef Has Set Up Shop Inside the National Gallery — And the Food Is So Good It Competes With the Art
We spent a lunch break at Locatelli, the freshly unveiled restaurant by Michelin-starred culinary powerhouse Giorgio Locatelli, and asked him about the inspirations behind his latest venture
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The Best Restaurants in Copenhagen — 10 Impressively-Designed Eateries Locals Can't Do Without
I asked native or adopted Copenhageners to share their top picks for an aesthetically as well as sensory-pleasing meal. Here's what they said
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Off to 3daysofdesign? These Are the Coolest Things to Do and See in Copenhagen This Week
We've broken down everything you should know ahead of the festival, from interactive installations to culinary pop-ups and more
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H&M HOME Just Launched a Resort-Themed Collection Designed by This Hotel Design 'A-Lister'
Designed by trailblazing creative director Gabriella Khalil, founder of celebrity favorite beach estate Palm Heights, the retro-fueled line is "joyful, sunny, and elegantly simple"
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The Best Hotels in Copenhagen — 10 Scandi-Cool Stays I'm Eyeing Up for My Next Design-Conscious, Danish Escape
The world-coveted city has become synonymous with Nordic sophistication, but what are Copenhagen's top interiors-led stays?
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This Jewel Box Hotel in NYC Fits Style, Wit, and Excitement in 32-Sqft 'Sleeper Cabins' Crafted for Solo Travelers
Launched in April, Now Now NoHo "is for anyone seeking a sense of connection — to themselves, to a place, or something a little beyond the everyday," says Islyn Studio's Ashley Wilkins
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London Design Biennale 2025 — 7 Immersive Pavilions Reinterpreted as Lessons in Decor
We hit Somerset House for an exclusive preview of the exhibition's fifth edition, curated by Samuel Ross, and collected unexpected interior inspiration along the way
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Like an IKEA Warehouse for the Art Crowd — Why the V&A's New, 'Self-Serve' East End Outpost Is Our Latest Obsession
We visited the "so 'not museum'" V&A East Storehouse to understand how it works, pastry-tasting and 'Order an Object' scheme included
By Leah Renz Published
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The Serpentine Pavilion 2025 Is a Poetic, 'Breathing' Installation That Calls for Unity in Challenging Times — Here's Our First Look
Unveiled today, architect Marina Tabassum's latest project captures the importance of community and transformation in the face of ongoing crises
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The Best Hotels in Venice — Bask in the Allure of La Serenissima With Our Curation of Masterfully Designed Holiday Stays
We've rounded up the once-in-a-lifetime Venetian sojourns every interiors-savvy traveler should tick off their list, on time for Biennale Architettura 2025
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Experts Agree, 'Resort-Core' Is Here to Stay — A Slower, Intentional, and Expressive Way of Life, "It's Where Desire Meets Design"
Some think it's the adult version of dress up, others that it's about lingering in the excitement of travel. Whether through collectibles or curated experiences, this trend is making every holiday detail into "a memento of meaning"
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The Best Restaurants in Venice — 10 Local-Approved Eateries That Are Simply Too Beautiful to Gatekeep (Even for an Italian)
I used my intel to find the trendy hotspots every Venetian design insider I know is booking right now, and not just for their unexpected interiors
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This Fairytale Manor Near Birmingham Wants You to Make Yourself at Home, Literally — "Hospitality Is Joyful When It's Richly Tangible"
Nestled in a 45-acre estate, the Grade II-listed building is the beating heart of Hampton Manor, a diffused luxury stay and Michelin-starred culinary destination where craftsmanship, seasonality, and community thrive
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Known for Their Iconic Coffee Table Books, Assouline Has Just Launched Decor Objects That Elevate the Everyday Into an Unexpected Art Form
Comprising a dozen stunningly crafted home accessories for daily use, the brand's venture into collectible lifestyle elevates the ordinary to a new, exclusive realm
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Farm Stays Are Having a Moment — These 10 Peaceful Escapes in the UK Make for a Design-Conscious, Multisensory Countryside Break
We took our pick from the finest rural getaways near London (and beyond) to bring you sojourns that delight the eye, the taste buds, and the mind
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2025 Starts Tuesday — These 6 Inspiring Activations Are on My Must-See List
As the 14th edition of the London festival approaches, I've found the installations sure to make your tour of the event fun, entertaining, and unusually joyful
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This New Zealand Designer's Textural Creations Bring This East London Showroom to Life — "Every Piece is Unique"
In "all in each", artist Grace Atkinson's textile works appear alongside iconic 20th-century designs in a poetic exploration of "perception, intimacy, function, and form"
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NYCxDesign 2025 — The Essential Edit of Events to Catch in New York This Week, Selected From Hundreds of Happenings
From the most anticipated, or unexpected, showcases to the top hangouts to flock to after hours, here's everything you should see, do, and know during New York Design Week 2025
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"LA Is a Place to Take Risks" — Where Design Superstar Kelly Wearstler Finds Inspiration in the City of Angels
The trailblazing designer tells us about the sites of affection that make Los Angeles her own
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