Raymund Ryan visits Château la Coste, a stylish fusion of outdoor contemporary art and working vineyard, set within the natural beauty of Provence
The recent posturing of extreme architecture for cultural purposes seems to be abating. Such fin de siècle indulgence has born strange fruits, both artful structures by the likes of Frank Gehry or Zaha Hadid and multiple wan imitations. Art is often lost or marooned in these ‘signature’ buildings. Conversely, somewhat under the radar, a new museum typology is emerging. These new sites for art are frequently multipart, with old and new structures coexisting to mutual benefit, and with several architects rather than any single superstar commissioned to make pavilions or partial interventions. In this new world, visitors are invited to meander and discover for themselves.
The realm of faith illustrated in the Book of Kells can be elusive to modern audiences; however, a new study by Bernard Meehan provides valuable insights into this peerless manuscript