Masquespacio’s ‘Form & Texture’ solo exhibition explores the boundaries between art and design
Masquespacio unveils a collection of dysfunctional furniture designs/functional artworks at the ‘Form & Texture’ showcase in Milan.
DesignMarch 2022: 6 sustainable projects on show at Iceland’s largest design festival
DesignMarch 2022: up-cycled minerał wool, crayons made from Icelandic clay, an icy puffer coat filled with discarded face masks found in the street of Reykjavik and more…
Twelve flower-shaped chairs blooming with design
Archipanic’s new design contributor Antonella Galimberti collects 12 flower-shaped chairs and design stories to celebrate spring with comfy alcoves, vibrant petals and crafted bouquets.
Pipe Dreams: optimism blooms in Paola Sakr’s collection of tubular vases
Simple shapes and materials, resilience and a positive attitude are the ingredients of the ‘Pipe Dreams’ collection of vases by young Lebanese designer Paola Sakr.
Biennale Arte 2022: 10 national pavilions with great architecture and design
Biennale Arte 2022: surreal environments inspired by William S. Burroughs, Parisian bistros and black women-powered settings. We selected 10 must-see national pavilions in Venice.
Nilufar Gallery’s art and design exhibitions at Giovanni Nicelli private airport
At the iconic Giovanni Nicelli airport, on the occasion of the Venice Art Biennale, Milan-based Nilufar Gallery brings together works by great masters with contemporary artists and designers.
Venice 2022: 12 must-see exhibitions cross-pollinating art, architecture and design
Venice 2022: Forma Fantasma’s capsule exhibitions at La Biennale di Venezia, Homo Faber’s ode to craftsmanship, Galleria Nilufar’s design exhibition, Studio Drift’s mesmerising flying drones, the opening of the magnificent Procuratie Vecchie restored by David Chipperfield Architects and more…
SOLILOQUI: MILANO photo exhibition by Gianluca Vassallo x Living Divani
Living Divani Gallery presents SOLILOQUI: MILANO, an exhibition by artist Gianluca Vassallo capturing the city’s dynamic urbanscape and featuring Living Divani’s FROG chairs as a pivotal narrative point of connection between people.
Homo Faber 2022 celebrates high craftsmanship from Europe and Japan
Until May 1, Homo Faber 2022 takes over the Island of San Giorgio with 15 exhibitions pushing the boundaries of craftsmanship while focusing on the importance of international and cross-generational collaboration.
Paris Deco Off 2022: 7 textile designs exploring new pattern trends
Pearly and translucent fabrics paying homage to the moonlight, camouflage patterns and Inca-inspired designs. Seven textile designs debuting at Paris Deco Off 2022.
‘Earth to Earth’ design collection by Ginger & Jagger is inspired by Nature’s poetic narratives
The force of gravity, the lightness of air, the ascent of magma, and the mysteries of Saturn inspire Ginger & Jagger’s EARTH TO EARTH furniture design collection debuting in Paris.
Ukrainian fashion designer Irina Dzhus supports her country with a fashion collection from war evacuated garments
Forced to flee, Irina Dzhus supports Ukrainian charities with an impromptu collection developed from garments salvaged from a single emergency suitcase.
Maison Matisse inaugurates its first design boutique in Paris
Inspired by Henry Matisse’s artwork, Maison Matisse opened the door of its concept design apartment and boutique, showcasing highly crafted wood, textile and ceramics pieces.
Maison & Objet 2022: 10 French ‘Design Editeurs’ on show in Paris
Soap bubbles-planets, champignon poufs and rattan bistro chairs… We have selected 10 French ‘Design Editeurs’ launching new furniture collections at Maison Objet.
Maison & Objet 2022: 7 Japanese rising talents shine in Paris
Dancing paper, PVC hand blowing, mathematical clay vessels and inflatable leather… 7 Japanese rising talents experiment with materials exploring new aesthetics at Maison & Objet 2022.
At Maison & Objet 2022 a ‘New Luxury’ trend redefines high-end design
Craftsmanship embraces high-tech innovation, bespoke design blends with pop culture. “Clearly, there is a new trend, a new luxury consumer, who is totally different to the ones we had a few years ago.”
Marcin Rusak Studio’s ICFU charity project supports Ukrainian refugees
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Marcin Rusak Studio teamed up with artists and designers from around the globe to aid migrants with the online charity project ICFU – International Creatives for Ukraine.
7 stylish urban gardening designs to let spring bloom into your home
Glamorous gloves for dirty nails, a pocket pruner working like a Swiss knife and a luminous rake you wouldn’t want to walk on. We embrace spring with 7 stylish urban gardening designs.
Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022 will be back on June 7-12 with a focus on sustainability
After two years of absence, Salone del Mobile.Milano 2022 will be back to its full pre-Covid capacity featuring over 2.000 exhibitors. Russians and Ukrainians won’t make it to Milan due to the war, maybe Chinese too because of the pandemic.
St. Patrick’s Day: 7 clover-shaped designs to celebrate Ireland’s national day
From Verner Panton’s modular sofa to Mathieu Lehanneur’s street lamp and Ron Arad’s armchair, we picked 7 clover-shaped designs. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
NOMAD St. Moritz 2022: high altitude design from around the world
NOMAD St. Moritz 2022: a contemporary take on Shakers’ design and a celebration of Brazilian modernism are among the highlights of the nomadic event now back to the Swiss Alps.
Collect 2022: 7 Scottish makers at the Craft Scotland exhibition in London
Craft Scotland: sustainable seaweed textiles, sculptural vessels inspired by the Scottish landscape and porcelain animals inspired by myths and children’s stories.
Russia-Ukraine war: architecture and design news
Archipanic stands for Ukraine. Here we collect architecture and design news related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. “The mission of architecture and design is to create spaces where people can share a better future. War is just the opposite of it; it destroys both the physical space and its purpose.” Enrico Zilli, Archipanic Editor in Chief.
Collect 2022: Somerset House unveils the status of the art of crafts and design
Sustainability, glass celebration, unconventional textiles, post-pandemic memories and optimism are the key trends to look out for at Collect 2022.
6 quirky designs celebrating the Chinese Year of the Tiger
Happy 2022, happy Year of the Tiger! A denim fashion collection co-designed by tigers, a wallcovering paying tribute to an extinct feline and artificial animal parts for Chinese Medicine that save big cats’ lives.
Salone del Mobile 2022 postponed to June 7-12 due to the coronavirus pandemic
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile 2022 have been rescheduled to June. The postponement “will ensure a strong presence of foreign exhibitors and professionals,” said organizers.
Patrick Norguet brings design to the tennis field with the ACE furniture collection
Italian brand Ethimo launches the ACE furniture collection for outdoor sports, named after the winning serve in tennis.
Smart fragrance device NINU composes and personalises perfumes with artificial intelligence
NINU, the first world’s smart fragrance dispenser, brings a fresh breeze in the ‘technically sleeping’ perfume industry. It democratises scent creation, allowing you to mix your own fragrance. Up for pre-order and ships from June 2022.
Stipfold’s jagged Christmas Tree brings forward unexpected festive aesthetics
Georgian design studio Stipfold has created a jagged Christmas Tree by deconstructing traditional geometries and playing with materials and reflections.
Happy 2022 and cheers!
There’s no New Year’s Eve without bubbles. Check our Pinterest board dedicated to unexpected champagne design to celebrate 2022.