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Vertical Meadows
Transforming construction sites into biodiverse green spaces
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Landmark Mural
Dr Esther Mahlangu’s first public artwork in the UK
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South African Artists featured at Frieze 2024
Artists Zanele Muholi and Zizipho Poswa feature amongst 22 international artists
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Designers' Pledge at London Design Festival
A collective commitment to responsible design practices
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The Colour of London
Domenic Lippa and LDF unveil the festival’s visual identity for 2024
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DeepMind
Dada Projects and Google DeepMind visualize the Intersection of AI and sustainability
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Second skin
A conceptual garment provides an alternative form of sun protection.
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Built to win
The winners of the RIBA International Awards for Excellence 2024 have been announced.
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Get the picture
Zanele Muholi’s expansive photographic career on display in a new exhibition.
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Star quality
The 23rd Serpentine Pavilion opened to the public on 7 June 2024.
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State of the world
Artworks in Dutch wax consider the colonial legacies of Europe and Africa.
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Many hands
Ibrahim Mahama decks the Barbican Centre in textiles embroidered with history.
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Clean green
This indoor photo bioreactor absorbs carbon dioxide and pollutants using algae.
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Wishes for peace
Yoko Ono’s instructional pieces invite viewers to involve themselves in her exhibition.
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Need for speed
A new book tracks South African auto-designer Keith Helfet’s career in design.
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Unravelled
Textile artworks from the 1960s to today challenge structures of power.
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No man is an island
The 23rd Serpentine Pavilion architect has been announced.
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Fire bug
A repurposed smartphone becomes a wildfire detection system.
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Face your fears
These pieces of furniture challenged visitors to confront their biggest phobias.
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It’s London, baby!
The London Design Festival returns this month.
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Bridge of steel
Sculptural steel arches protect this bridge from extreme weather conditions.
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Designing for good
Unique collaboration including 600 designers creates solutions for clean water and sanitation.
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Child’s play
This revamped museum was designed with and for children.
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Heads up
William Kentridge's The Head & The Load comes to the African continent for the first time.
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