One more year our long-awaited Hot List arrives, in which we include the best and brightest hotel openings of the last twelve months. But this time it is different... and more ambitious than ever: for the first time in its history, the 26th edition of the Hot List of Conde Nast Traveler has been created by our seven editions in the world. India, China, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Middle East and Spain.
96 hotels They have passed the cut this time, but it is not the only novelty. As (almost) no hotel is an island... to the usual list we wanted to add best new museums in the world, the new restaurants and bars and the best in cruise ships and other means of transportation, as well as must-see destinations in 2022. And eye, spoilers: two are Spanish.
That said, our Hot List has never been so… hot. Discover here The best new museums of 2022.
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Fellini Museum, Rimini (Italy).
FELLINI MUSEUM, RIMINI (ITALY)
Federico Fellini's films are quirky and fantastical, often blurring the lines between imagination and reality. For this reason, the homonymous museum of the filmmaker in Rimini (her birthplace of him, about three hours east of Florence) is a vivid recreation of a dreamscape.
The Fellini Museum , which extends over two historic buildings and a square, represents a fully immersive experience - Images appear on the walls when visitors blow on a quill, fountains spray mist to mimic the director's cinematic landscapes, and attendees can recline against a giant Anita Ekberg sculpture. the sweet life, definitely . Caitlyn Morton
M+, HONG KONG
Hong Kong's hottest new museum was in development for nearly a decade (construction delays, censorship issues, etc.), but it finally opened in November 2021.
The M+ is now one of the largest museums of contemporary art of the world. The visual impact begins long before you walk through its doors, with huge LED screens projecting motion pictures over victoria harbor . Currently, it has some 8,000 works , from photographs of Ai Weiwei to a sushi bar brought directly from Tokyo. Caitlyn Morton
MOMU, ANTWERP (BELGIUM)
Antwerp Fashion Museum, ModeMuseum (MoMu) , has reopened after three years of renovation, and is now more stylish and culturally relevant than ever. Directed by the belgian studio B-architect , the change of image of the space includes a new cafeteria, two conference rooms and the extension of the visiting areas of the public.
MoMu's permanent collection, which pays tribute to Flemish designers , is still intact, but now visitors can also enjoy a continuous walkway of important pieces on the history of world fashion. An in-depth history lesson on lacemaking in Antwerp awaits us there too, and even a few pieces from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS clothing line. Caitlyn Morton
MoMu, Antwerp (Belgium).
MUNCH, OSLO (NORWAY)
After looking at the collection of 28,000 munch pieces and other expressionists, visitors have a mandatory stop on the top floor to take a drink at the Kranen bar , where natural wines are served with a view of Oslo Harbour. erin flower
MACA, URUGUAY
One of the most notorious cultural openings in Latin America is that of the Atchugarry Museum of Contemporary Art (BRUISE) , the first contemporary art museum in Uruguay . Designed by Carlos Ott , MACA simulates the structure of a futuristic ship in a meadow dotted with eucalyptus trees. As an ode to the landscape, the curvilinear building is supported by inclined beams made with local eucalyptus trunks They were custom molded in France.
In its surroundings you will find abstract marble sculptures carved by Pablo Atchugarry , the artist of Uruguayan origin who directed the entire project. Inside, there are three main exhibition areas, one of which houses a permanent collection focused on famous regional artists such as Julio Le Parc, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Joaquín Torres García and Ermesto Neto, and the other two are reserved for temporary international exhibitions.
MACA's inauguration in January began with a retrospective of Christo and Jeanne-Claude , with objects wrapped in cloth and rope, drawings, drafts and photographs that describe the extraordinary career of the duo. After touring its surface of almost 60,000 square meters, visitors can take a dip in the ocean: the beaches of Punta del Este they are only 10 minutes away by car. Paula Singer
MACA, Uruguay.
MURAKAMI LIBRARY, TOKYO (JAPAN)
It's not often that a library slips onto a must-see list. However, the Haruki Murakami Library of tokyo is the fashionable exception. Dedicated to the cult Japanese author Murakami, perhaps one of Japan's most acclaimed writers, whose bestsellers range from Tokyo Blues, Norwegian Wood to 1Q84, it is designed by the star architect Kengo Kuma and stands at Waseda University (where Murakami studied decades earlier).
Admittedly, walking onto campus in search of him is as surreal as the pages of his novels. But Kuma's structure does not go unnoticed: the wooden curves that seem to go into the sky decorate the facade, and the tunnel effect continues as you enter, leading visitors into a spectacular cathedral-like wooden space called Stair Bookshelf (staircase bookcase), with collections of Murakami-related books on either side.
The new library houses 3,000 books, manuscripts and original material (including countless translations, also in English). There is also a lounge where his favorite records are played and a gallery. In addition, in the basement, you can enjoy a replica of his study next to a cafeteria run by the students themselves, in which they serve his favorite coffee and novel-inspired dishes , like the Wind-Up sandwich. Danielle Demetriou
Munch Museum, Oslo (Norway).
MUSEUM OF THE ACADEMY OF ARTS, LOS ANGELES
The Los Angeles film industry isn't exactly easy to watch: it's relegated to the studio tours and drives through famous locations , without much depth or learning. Until now.
The Museum of the Academy of Arts (Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) opened its doors last September, after delays caused by the pandemic, to offer film fans a comprehensive view of the film industry.
Located on Museum Row, the former department store was transformed by architect Renzo-Piano , now converted into a three-story structure with an extensive collection of iconic movie props . A futuristic concrete and glass sphere was also added to the building, serving as a movie theater with 1,000 seats.
In the lobby, Fanny's Cafe Named after actress Fanny Brice, it becomes a restaurant at night, giving diners a taste of what old Hollywood was like. However, the museum is not just a place to behold Judy Garland's red sneakers read the first drafts of the scripts or contemplate the iconic oscars statue (you can even record yourself with her holding her excitedly).
Its main commitment is tell the story of cinema through full representation of diverse voices and advocate for a more equitable future. For the museum, the world of cinema is not only brilliant, but also responsible . Juliana Shall Cross
Denver Art Museum.
DENVER MUSEUM OF ART, COLORADO
After a four-year, $150 million renovation, the Denver Art Museum reopened at the end of 2021 with new interconnecting galleries, pavilions and restaurants, possibly making it a America's newest museum.
The campus's eight-story Martin Building, designed by Italian modernist Gio Ponti , was the world's first high-rise museum when it was built in 1971, and offers an ambitious view of the art of America. There are entire floors dedicated to Latin American, ancient American, and contemporary and modern art (not to mention the African, European or Asian collections), and all of them are worth a visit.
The public will be able to see 3,000-year-old Olmec clay figurines at the Mesoamerica plant , before moving on to N.C.'s 20th-century "cowboys and Indians" paintings. Wyeth and Andy Warhol in the wide western american art collection from the seventh floor.
They can not get lost North American Indian art from the third floor , which exhibits select pieces from more than 250 indigenous nations, from basketry and beadwork to the controversial kent monkman paintings representing his alter ego, "Miss Chief", an icon of the "two spirits".
The exhibition spaces invite visitors to reflect on the most emotional pieces in the collection, while the windows and the sunny roof they offer views of the Rocky Mountains, the same landscape that inspired many of the works of art that today occupy this innovative new space. Adam Graham