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Es Devlin’s Art Basel installation explores sustainable energy and movement.
2 Jul 24
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The cat walk
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South African ceramicist Hylton Nel’s cat sculptures inspired the latest Dior runway.
1 Jul 24
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Tall order
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Forward-thinking skyscraper designs double as sustainable energy storage systems.
26 Jun 24
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Paula Scher: Works celebrates the career of the iconic graphic designer.
25 Jun 24
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Into the ecosphere
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African Design
A trilogy of element-inspired exhibition rooms use art to explore the concept of worldmaking.
24 Jun 24
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Second skin
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A conceptual garment provides an alternative form of sun protection.
19 Jun 24
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Built to win
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The winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced.
18 Jun 24
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Waste to wear
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Discarded glass beer bottles were transformed into wearables and homeware.
17 Jun 24
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Sounds of nature
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Architecture & Interiors
The multi-level artificial island was inspired by soundwaves.
12 Jun 24
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Get the picture
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Art & Photography
Zanele Muholi’s expansive photographic career on display in a new exhibition.
11 Jun 24
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Star quality
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Architecture & Interiors
The 23rd Serpentine Pavilion opened to the public on 7 June 2024.
10 Jun 24
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Change for all
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Design Thinking
Eleven climate-focused projects have won the ‘Redesign Everything Challenge’.
5 Jun 24
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Filter fresh
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Design Thinking
Filter Caps transform a bottle cap into a complete water filtration station.
4 Jun 24
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All’s fair
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African Design
Exceptional artist talent convened in Johannesburg for the RMB Latitudes Art Fair.
3 Jun 24
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The art of speed
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Design Thinking
The 20th BMW Art Car has been unveiled.
29 May 24
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Happy by nature
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Product Design
A new exhibition explores the relationship between humans and nature.
28 May 24
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Handmade tale
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A life-size ceramic sculpture takes home the annual Loewe Craft Prize.
27 May 24
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Shore thing
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Design Thinking
3D-printed seawalls support ecosystems while protecting marine infrastructure.
21 May 24
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State of the world
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Art & Photography
Artworks in Dutch wax consider the colonial legacies of Europe and Africa.
20 May 24
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Pavilion proud
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Five standout national pavilions at the 60th Venice Biennale.
20 May 24
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Culture club
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Thebe Magugu’s latest collection features 18 South African icons.
16 May 24
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Art of noise
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Interaction Design
A new exhibition celebrates the designs that shape our experience of music.
16 May 24
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Designer daycare
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Architecture & Interiors
A new building by Kéré Architecture captures the playful spirit of children.
16 May 24
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Animal architecture
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Product Design
Porky Hefer’s latest collection celebrates the intelligence and ingenuity of wild creatures.
8 May 24
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