Design Miami/Basel 2021 rethinks the relationship between humans, nature and human nature

Joseph Walsh Studio @ Design Miami/ Basel 2021 - Photo by James Harris

Design Miami/Basel 2021: Space Age-inspired parametric sofas, blackhole mirrors between the parallel universe and the antiverse and a constellation of lighting designs blooming in mid-air. We round up 12 must-see best exhibitions on show.

2021 architecture and design calendar and events guide

Expo 2021 Dubai - Construction site of the central dome

We rounded up the architecture and design calendar of 2021 including major events, fairs and exhibitions from Dubai to Milan and Shanghai.

DesignMiami/ 2020 asks what does America mean through the lens of design and crafts

DesignMiami 2020 - DesignMiami Podium - Photo by Kris 2Tamburello.

DesignMiami/ 2020: from Shakers objects to Black Live Matters-inspired works, but also Native Indian textiles, the new generation of immigrant American designers and dinosaurs’ skeletons. Aric Chen curates DesignMiami/ Podium, the fair’s major phygital exhibition.

6 fashion empowered designs at Miami design week

Crosby Studio's BALENCIAGA SOFA by Harry NurIev in collaboration with Balenciaga - Photo by James Harris.

6 fashion empowered designs in Miami: FENDI architectural installation, Sasha Bikoff’s furniture collection inspired by Gianni and Donatella Versace’s fascination with the city, Crosby Studios’ ‘upcycled’ Balenciaga sofa and more…

‘Metamorphosis’ installation by Andrea Mancuso for champagne Perrier Jouët in Miami

Perrier Jouët's METAMORPHOSIS installation by Andrea Mancuso @ DesignMiami/ 2019 - Courtesy of Maison Perrier Jouët.

Champagne Perrier Jouët renews the dialogue between nature, champagne and design with Andrea Mancuso’s ‘Metamorphosis’ installation at DesignMiami/ 2019. The designer explores the metamorphoses of nature and the way the Maison transforms grapes into champagne using over 200 years of savoir-faire.

Miami Art Week 2019: 12 highlights empowered by architecture and design

Pink Beasts by Fernando Laposse @ Miami Design District - Photo via @miami_tips on IG by @gnazzogroup.

A tribute to Lina Bo Bardi at Art Basel Miami, crafted pink beasts in the city’s design district and a brand new museum dedicated to the urban imprint of graffiti culture. 12 not-to-be.-missed fairs, exhibitions and installations at Miami Art Week 2019.

Design Miami/ Basel 2019: 7 sustainable installations exploring future design scenarios

Magnus V by Joseph Walsh Studio @ Design Miami:​ Basel 2019 - Photo by James Harris, courtesy of Design Miami:​ Basel.

A ribbon-like sculpture taking olive wood to the extreme, an installation inspired by Brazilian urban birds’ architectural ‘woven’ nests and more. Design Miami/ Basel 2019 focuses on how designers can help to shape a more sustainable future.

DesignMiami 2018: 12 exquisite and quirky designs on show

Design Miami 2018 - Photo by James Harris; courtesy of DesignMiami 2018

Copper and gold vessels mirroring dysfunctional relationships, furniture made with discarded flowers, a re-interpreted windowless office for Russian interns and Walt Disney’s 1930’s animation studios. 12 out-of-the-box designs at DesignMiami 2018, starting from an installation supporting immigrants’ families divided at the US-Mexico Border.

12 must-see exhibitions and installations at DesignMiami/ 2017

DesignMiami/ 2017: FENDI - Photo by James Harris

Cutting edge robotic printing, Shaker furniture, Space Age and Desert Modernism. DesignMiami/ 2017 is bigger in size… and less flamboyant. Did the fair sober up from last year’s extravaganza?

Asymmetrical Symmetry: Friedman Benda previews 2017 design-shows in Miami

Asymmetrical Symmetry - Photo by Adam Reich, Courtesy of Friedman Benda.

At DesignMiami/, New York City gallery Friedman Benda previewed 2017 solo exhibitions with Asymmetrical Symmetry: two parallel design settings juxtaposing frenzy mood with sober style, non-traditional materials with natural ingredients.

7 must-see exhibitions at DesignMiami/ 2016

DesignMiami/2016 - Photo by James Harris, all images courtesy of DesignMiami/.

DesignMiami/ 2016: a 3d-printed wooden pavilion, spiky foam chairs and a delicatessen theatre. Make sure not to miss these 7 exhibitions and installations on show in the so-called Magic City.

Ten unexpected creatures take over DesignMiami/ 2016

Mini beasts by The Haas Brothers - Corutesy of Joe Kramm and R & Company.

DesignMiami/ 2016 kicked off. We selected ten unexpected creatures on show: from Nordic leprechauns to golden mammoth skeletons but also funky African monsters and in-wonderland cabinets.