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A field of wheat in the shadows of skyscrapers
After recreating Agnes Denes’ famous Wheatfield earthwork in Milan, locals are invited to reap what they sowed.
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Trailer: Stefano Giovannoni on how design is an expression of historical events
The maestro of industrial design draws a parallel between product design and major cultural and economic movements.
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Stefano Giovannoni on how design is an expression of historical events
The maestro of industrial design draws a parallel between product design and major cultural and economic movements.
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Stefano Giovannoni: The heyday of designers working with manufacturers is over
The Italian industrial designer advises young designers to think like entrepreneurs and work at creating their own signature brand identities.
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Architects will love Nendo’s new bag for Tod’s
The acclaimed Japanese studio designs a multi-purpose bag with architects’ needs in mind for Italian brand Tod’s.
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Nodus’ 2015 collection of rugs
The luxury brand’s latest collection includes designs by Maarten Baas, Matali Crasset and Studio Job.
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Nigerian graphic designer stumbles onto the world's art stage
Karo Akpokiere first heard about the Venice Biennale four months ago. Now his work, an ongoing love letter to his home in Lagos, is causing a stir there.
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“Behind the Biennale” by Oscar Boyson
Director Oscar Boyson makes a hilarious and informative short film mapping the cultural influence of the 120-year-old Venice Biennale.
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Huemid plant vase by Carlo Ratti and Walter Nicolino
Let your garden do the talking with the groundbreaking Huemid plant vase by Carlo Ratti and Walter Nicolino.
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Michael Bierut designs symbol for US Pavilion at Milan Expo
Pentagram partner Michael Bierut puts a thematic spin on the star-spangled banner for the US pavilion at Expo Milano 2015.
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Objects with a distorted sense of reality
“Distorted”, the collaboration between Monica Albini and Adriana C. Cota, will make you think twice about the objects on display.
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How art shaped the Missoni brand
A new retrospective exhibition explores how art and fashion are closely intertwined in the identity of great Italian fashion house Missoni.
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Judging a bookstore by its cover
The newly opened Taschen bookstore in Milan has a luxe interior that combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge design.
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An encounter between faith and design
Local designer Nawaaz Saldulker is included in "Islamopolitan", a travelling exhibition that is part of Milan 2015.
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10 product highlights at Milan 2015
As Milan Design Week draws to an end, we look back at ten new designs that made an impression.
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Eating and shitting, Milan-style
Design Academy Eindhoven’s “Eat Shit” exhibition at Ventura Lambrate looks at the myriad ways our lives revolve around human waste.
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Satyendra Pahkalé launches two designs in Milan
The Amsterdam-based designer’s new extendable glass table for FIAM and contemporary corseted chair for Poltrona Frau.
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Self-made Seat by Matali Crasset
The ever-playful French designer deconstructs the sofa into an endlessly adjustable seating system.
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The FES watch by Fashion Entertainments
The FES Watch, made of electronic paper, is a blank canvas that displays a range of patterns activated by user gestures.
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PRISM Collection by Tokujin Yoshioka
The Japanese designer continues his love affair with all things transparent in this bold but understated range for Glas Italia.
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Bowl table lamp by New Works
The latest light by the Copenhagen design studio is a modern-day take on a portable lantern.
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Muse light by Axo
Axo’s Muse light blooms with a distinctive colourful luminosity.
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The Sheets desk by Lucie Koldová
Czech designer Lucie Koldova designs an elegant desk for Křehký set to be unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2015.
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The power of the “on” switch
As part of UNESCO's International Year of Light, Ghana is looking at how light design and technology can lead to sustainable development.
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