Christina Makris

Christina Makris is a writer, lecturer and consultant who specialises in the relationship between hospitality and culture. She is the author of Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World, published by Cultureshock.

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Through the grapevine – the secret ceremony of Château Mouton Rothschild’s artist collaborations

Last week Peter Doig was revealed as the latest artist to design a label for the chateau – a tradition that began in 1945 and remains shrouded in mystery

Christina Makris

8 Dec 2022

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Mulling it over – how spiced wine became the festive drink of choice

Mulled wine may be the fuel for contemporary Christmas celebrations but drinking it is a tradition that dates back to antiquity

Christina Makris

28 Nov 2022

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How artistic collaborations made Hennessy collectable

The maison’s limited-edition bottles designed by contemporary artists, designers and architects have secured its place as leader in the luxury market

Christina Makris

24 Oct 2022

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The medieval Tuscan borgo where art grows among the vines

The proprietors of Castello di Ama commission artworks as an offering of thanks to the land and its spirit, which infuses their winemaking

Christina Makris

26 Sep 2022

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The saucy legends of the champagne coupe

The distinctive saucer-shaped glass might have fallen out of fashion, but the tales of its origins still make for titillating table talk

Christina Makris

30 Aug 2022

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What artists are really doing when they take up residencies

Recent initiatives are expanding on the traditional model of patronage through community engagement, cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship schemes

Christina Makris

9 Aug 2022

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The perfect blend – art and wine at Château Mouton Rothschild

The graphic designer Jean Carlu was the first artist to create a label for the historic wine estate in 1924, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition

Christina Makris

16 Jun 2022

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