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In the wings at Milan2011
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"Waiting for... GLASSTRESS 2011" at Milan2011 is a preview of a "waiting-in-the-wings" exhibition for the Venice Biennale.
5 Apr 11
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20Q: Karin Fong
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She creates cinematic masterpieces but Karin Fong still dreams of doing a children's book and laughs at The Simpsons.
5 Apr 11
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Waterfall light at Milan2011
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Drawing its form from a rhizomatic composition, Matali Crasset’s new pendant lamp is reminiscent of a waterfall.
4 Apr 11
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Desirable at Milan2011
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Here’s a preview of the works of students at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, that will be shown in Milan shortly.
4 Apr 11
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Rubber recycling
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A tyre rubber recycling programme in Marrakesh sees this material being turned into beautiful and useful objects.
4 Apr 11
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Illustrations from India
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Kedarnath Gupta is an Indian illustrator who makes all his work by hand. Yes, just with pencil and paper! Take a look.
3 Apr 11
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With regards
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Regard, an exhibition featuring the work of Manolo Belzunce and Kagiso Pat Mautloa, explores the nature of self.
3 Apr 11
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Tricks and treats at Milan2011
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Furniture company Royal Ahrend will be presenting two new projects by Ineke Hans and Yuya Ushida at Ventura Lambrate in Milan.
2 Apr 11
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Surfin' SA
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Mingo Lamberti have ventured into an exciting new realm, that of surfboard design. Check out their first creation here.
2 Apr 11
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Furniture and flight at Milan2011
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Design Thinking
Here’s a sneak preview of what the Bouroullec Brothers will be presenting in Milan for Mattiazzi and Vitra.
1 Apr 11
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Madiba-inspired fashion
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
The new 46664 apparel range celebrates and honours Madiba's legacy with stylish clothing for men, women and children.
1 Apr 11
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Set in stone
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Craft
An ancient European craft skill is being practiced in Cape Town, empowering people along the way.
1 Apr 11
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Paper people
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Graphic Design & Illustration
A Russian design duo reminds us that paper miniatures are people too.
31 Mar 11
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At the robot
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Craft
"Robot Artists" are part of the South African cultural landscape and now a new website, African Cartel, offers them a more formal platform.
31 Mar 11
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Martin Kruger on urban architectural projects in Cape Town
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Urban & Landscape Design
Architect Martin Kruger talks about urban architectural projects in and around Cape Town.
30 Mar 11
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20Q: Charlie Todd
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Interaction Design
He makes others laugh by causing scenes of joys and chaos in public places. Find out here what makes Charlie Todd laugh and other titbits.
30 Mar 11
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Social reinventions
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Craft
With the support of the Brazilian government, Paula Dib of Transforma Design is tackling pressing social and environmental issues.
30 Mar 11
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Way down
Design News
The Blackheart Gang's latest project took them to a place deep deep below, but their findings will be seen in Berlin shortly.
30 Mar 11
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Tord Boontje on nature and creativity
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Design is intricately linked to making, creativity and the future says Tord Boontje.
29 Mar 11
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Geometry for functionality at Milan2011
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Sebastian Schönheit’s simple geometric furniture pieces are often inspired by Greek mythology.
29 Mar 11
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The art of ideas
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Craft
The debates and ideas that capture Hylton Nel's imagination all manifest in his work in some way.
29 Mar 11
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Concept gallery at Milan2011
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Gallery Judy Straten is a concept gallery for the creative mind at Ventura Lambrate during this year's Milan Furniture Fair.
28 Mar 11
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Undercover details
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Here’s a look at some of the pics from local fashion label Undacova’s hot new campaign.
28 Mar 11
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Car culture
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Graphic Design & Illustration
Stefan Sagmeister designed the publication CULTURE, marking the 40th anniversary of BMW’s cultural commitment.
27 Mar 11
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