21/07/26

The Dean Munich Now Open

The Dean Munich is now open, bringing the Irish lifestyle hotel brand's bold design led approach to Bavaria. Located in Munich's creative Westend neighbourhood, the 281 room property is the brand's largest hotel to date and follows the opening of The Dean Berlin earlier this year.

Designed by internationally acclaimed interior designer Tatjana von Stein, the hotel draws on Munich's rich cultural identity, blending elegant Jugendstil influences with the city's vibrant 1980s nightlife heritage.

Art plays a central role throughout the hotel, with a site-specific programme titled The City Beneath the City, curated by Christian Ganzenberg. Showcasing works by Munich-based contemporary artists, the collection transforms the hotel into a living gallery, with installations and commissions woven throughout its guest rooms, corridors and communal spaces.

Thoughtfully designed guest rooms feature calming green tones, bespoke DS & Durga fragrances inspired by Ireland's landscapes, and smart technology, while the striking public spaces combine lacquered finishes, custom furnishings, and vintage pieces to create a warm yet contemporary atmosphere.

More than just a hotel, foodies can discover Ibasho, The Dean Munich's new Japanese restaurant, launching exclusively at the hotel. Led by consultant chef Alex Craciun, the menu celebrates precision and seasonality, with highlights including signature pressed sushi, premium sashimi, robata-grilled dishes and an extensive sake and cocktail programme. Guests can also unwind at Power, The Dean's signature wellness concept, offering an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms and music-led fitness classes alongside dedicated recovery facilities.

Situated just moments from Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt and the banks of the River Isar, The Dean Munich provides a stylish base for exploring one of Germany's most dynamic cities, combining contemporary hospitality with art, design, wellness and exceptional dining.

Price: Rooms start from €225 per night.

Address: Bavaria, Landsberger Str. 68, 80339 München, Germany

For more information, click here.

Written by Jordan Crowley

Photo courtesy of The Dean Munich

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Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring Returns in March with Colour-Drenched Installations and Accessible Art

Feb 1
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One of the capital’s first major cultural moments of the year, Affordable Art Fair returns to Battersea Park from 4th - 8th March 2026, unveiling a vibrant spring edition that champions accessibility, discovery, and contemporary creativity. With tickets now on sale, the Battersea Spring fair promises an inspiring mix of colour, conversation, and collectable art, all set against the leafy backdrop of one of London’s most iconic parks.

This year’s fair will bring together more than 100 UK and international galleries, highlighting over 1,000 artworks by living artists. Prices start from just £100, with all works capped at £10,000, making it an ideal entry point for first-time buyers while still offering plenty to excite seasoned collectors. From painting and printmaking to photography and sculpture, the fair is designed to encourage visitors to explore widely and discover new names alongside established talent.

Visitors will be welcomed by a dramatic new installation from Yorkshire-based artistic duo Relton Marine, whose exuberant use of colour and layered acrylic techniques will set the tone from the moment guests arrive. Inside the fair, a spotlight on contemporary women artists will take centre stage in a curated exhibition marking International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, celebrating female voices across generations and styles.

A series of specially curated displays will help guide visitors through the fair, including the popular Director’s Cut, Finds Under £500 and Fresh Perspectives: New Artists at the Fair. Complimentary audio guides will also be available, offering deeper insight into selected works and artists.

Families are well catered for during weekend Family Mornings, with a new art treasure hunt, face-painting and hands-on creative activities in the Kid’s Creative Corner. For those visiting later in the day, Art After Dark Lates on Thursday and Friday evenings will transform the fair into a lively social space, with DJs, creative workshops, and drinks on arrival, making it a perfect option for a relaxed date night or evening out with friends.

With a strong track record of introducing new audiences to collecting and a continued commitment to affordability and inclusion, Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring 2026 looks set to be a colourful and confidence-boosting start to the art calendar.

For more information click here.

Address: Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Written by Enytha Peer

Photography courtesy of Affordable Art Fair