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Article about furniture designers Muller Van Severen relaunching their Pillow Sofa design in a new glossy black fabric option.

KASSL EDITIONS PILLOW SOFA GETS GLOSSY BLACK UPDATE

[Art&Design]12 months ago

Article examines how contemporary art galleries adapt to market changes, rising costs, and new collector preferences while smaller venues find alternative approaches to survive.

TRADITIONAL ART GALLERIES FACE NEW MARKET REALITY

[Art&Design]12 months ago

This article reports on an upcoming art exhibition at Cukrarna Gallery in Ljubljana, Slovenia, featuring the collaborative work of performance artists Marina Abramović and Ulay. The exhibition, titled "ART VITAL – 12 Years of Ulay / Marina Abramović," opens November 30 and presents documentation of performances, personal correspondence, and archival materials from their 12-year partnership (1976-1988). The article describes their collaborative practice, key performances including "Rest Energy" and "Imponderabilia," and their final joint work "The Great Wall Walk." The exhibition includes previously unseen materials and coincides with a reissue of their 1980 publication "Relation Work and Detour."

LJUBLJANA GALLERY OPENS ABRAMOVIĆ-ULAY ARCHIVE

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

Article about a unique Manhattan townhouse featuring circular windows, designed by architect Maurice Medcalfe in 1969, now for sale at $5.75 million. Includes property details, architectural history, and neighborhood context.

MANHATTAN'S 1960S BUBBLE HOUSE LISTS FOR $5.75M

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

Article about Giorgio Armani's theater venue in Milan, created through collaboration with Japanese architect Tadao Ando by transforming a former industrial building into a cultural space for fashion shows and events.

ARMANI'S HIDDEN THEATER IN MILAN

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

American artist Sterling Ruby presents two large-scale works at MaMo by Ora Ïto in Marseille, France. The exhibition features a seven-meter bronze sculpture with green-blue patina and a seven-meter spray painting with layered color bands. Both works are displayed atop Le Corbusier's La Cité Radieuse, a UNESCO World Heritage brutalist housing complex, creating dialogue between contemporary art and historic architecture. The exhibition explores material transformation and human relationships with built environments, running through September 28, 2024.

RUBY'S MATERIAL WORKS MEET LE CORBUSIER'S VISION

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

THE COOLEST ITALIAN DESIGN BRANDS TO KNOW RIGHT NOW

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

Article about Italian photographer Enrico Rassu's multimedia exhibition "Don't Call Me Fotografo" opening in Milan. The project combines photography, written stories, and live performances to examine creative identity and professional labels. Includes details about the artist's background documenting hip-hop culture and his No Ball Games collective.

ENRICO RASSU CHALLENGES PHOTOGRAPHY LABELS IN MILAN SHOW

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

Article about musician Yung Lean's first book publication, containing ten years of personal iPhone content organized into themed chapters. The piece describes the book's physical design, content organization, and the artist's reflection on digital memory collection.

YUNG LEAN RELEASES IPHONE ARCHIVE BOOK

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article reports on the permanent installation of Jeff Koons' large-scale sculpture "Split-Rocker" at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The 37-foot-tall artwork combines half of a toy rocking horse with half of a toy dinosaur, covered in 50,000 live plants including succulents and flowers selected for Southern California's climate. The sculpture, donated by collectors Lynda and Stewart Resnick, will be installed outside the new David Geffen Galleries with planting beginning summer 2025 and full bloom expected by April 2026. The installation is part of LACMA's 3.5-acre campus expansion designed by Peter Zumthor, which includes new outdoor spaces for public art programming across both sides of Wilshire Boulevard.

KOONS SCULPTURE FINDS PERMANENT HOME AT LACMA

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

MOWALOLA TEAMS UP WITH THE SKATEROOM FOR DECK COLLECTION

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article features an in-depth interview with Lahcen Iwi, a contemporary Moroccan sculptor from Marrakesh who creates large-scale animal sculptures using reclaimed rubber from his father's former tire workshop. The piece explores Iwi's artistic philosophy centered on circular continuity, cultural memory, and environmental sustainability. Through a Q&A format, Iwi discusses his creative process, the significance of Moroccan cultural traditions like tea ceremonies, his nighttime working rituals, and the symbolic meaning behind his animal sculptures, particularly lions and elephants. The article examines themes of post-industrial art, cultural reawakening, and the transformation of discarded materials into meaningful contemporary art that represents Moroccan identity.

LAHCEN IWI: FORM, MEMORY, CONTINUITY

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

Article about Voce, a new audio venue at Milan's Triennale Museum combining listening room and cocktail service. Features details about architectural design, acoustic systems, programming, and operating hours. Located at Palazzo dell'Arte with evening cocktail service Tuesday through Sunday.

TRIENNALE MILANO OPENS VOCE AUDIO SPACE

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

Article about architectural partnership between Porsche and Norman Foster Foundation presenting electric mobility concepts at Venice Biennale. Content includes details about a 120-foot installation featuring sustainable transportation solutions like electric boats and water bikes, exhibition locations, and future collaboration plans. Text is structured with clear headings, bullet point summary, and descriptive paragraphs suitable for screen readers.

FOSTER AND PORSCHE PRESENT VENICE TRANSPORT HUB

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article reports on Centre Pompidou-Metz's 15th anniversary exhibition "The Endless Sunday," curated by Maurizio Cattelan. It details how the Italian artist has filled all museum spaces with over 400 works from the Centre Pompidou collection alongside 30 of his own pieces, including the famous banana artwork "Comedian." The exhibition is organized as a 27-part alphabet with themes connected to literature and film, and will run until February 2027. Contact information for the museum in Metz, France is provided.

CATTELAN TAKES OVER POMPIDOU-METZ FOR 15TH ANNIVERSARY

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article describes a design exhibition called "Not for Automotive Use" resulting from a collaboration between art collective MSCHF and Mercedes-AMG. The exhibition, running until May 17 at MSCHF's Brooklyn studio as part of NYCxDesign, features everyday objects like furniture and lighting made from repurposed Mercedes-AMG automotive parts. The article explains how the collection pays homage to 1960s Italian radical design and mentions that a motorsport-inspired capsule collection of clothing and accessories will accompany the exhibition. The content is structured in five paragraphs that detail the collaboration, the types of objects created, design influences, and additional merchandise.

MERCEDES-AMG AND MSCHF COLLABORATE ON UNCONVENTIONAL DESIGN EXHIBITION

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article explores the current popularity of paper lamps, tracing their evolution from ancient Chinese lanterns to modern design icons. It highlights Isamu Noguchi's influential Akari collection, the traditional Japanese craftsmanship of washi paper, and explains why these minimal yet soulful lighting pieces continue to captivate interior design enthusiasts today.

EVERYONE’S OBSESSED WITH PAPER LAMPS

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article announces L'Atelier Sonore, a new listening room by Valentino opening on May 15 at their Madison Avenue boutique in New York. Created in collaboration with Italian collective Terraforma and sound designer Giorgio Di Salvo, the space features a custom audio system, handcrafted wooden furnishings, and velvet seating designed by architect Francesco Lupia. The opening includes a 10-hour program with performances by international artists. The space embodies Creative Director Alessandro Michele's vision for deep listening experiences that connect sound, materials, and human interaction.

L'ATELIER SONORE: VALENTINO'S NEW LISTENING HAVEN IN NYC

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article reports on Imperfettogallery's first anniversary exhibition in Milan. The piece covers a design exhibition called "Sodalizi Temporanei" running during Milano Design Week 2025, featuring collaborations between Henzel Studio, artists Verter and Erich Turroni, and various design brands. The exhibition takes place across two floors at the Naviglio Grande location and extends to a second venue in Brera. The article provides details about the participating artists, featured works including rugs, sculptures, ceramics, lighting, and sound installations, as well as background information about Imperfettolab as both a design studio and gallery space. The exhibition runs until May 15th and is available by appointment.

IMPERFETTOGALLERY MARKS FIRST YEAR WITH DESIGN WEEK SHOW

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article covers Fondazione Prada's "Diagrams" exhibition at Ca' Corner della Regina in Venice (May-November 2025), created by AMO/OMA. The exhibition displays over 300 historical data visualizations dating from the 12th century to present day, organized into nine themes including Health, War, and Environment. Featured works include W.E.B. Du Bois's racial inequality charts, Florence Nightingale's medical visualizations, and Charles Minard's Napoleon campaign diagram. The article explains how these visualizations have shaped understanding across cultures and time periods, highlighting both their explanatory power and potential for manipulation.RiprovaClaude può commettere errori. Verifica sempre le risposte con attenzione.

DATA VISUALIZATION THROUGH TIME: AMO/OMA'S "DIAGRAMS"

[Art&Design]about 1 year ago

This article covers Guerrilla Spam's first solo exhibition at Street Levels Gallery in Florence, running May 3-June 8, 2025. It details the exhibition's structure around shadow, light, and color themes, featuring thirty new works inspired by Pontormo's lost paintings and diverse cultural iconography. The text includes practical visitor information like opening hours, location, and event dates.

GUERRILLA SPAM'S FIRST SOLO EXHIBITION OPENS IN FLORENCE

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article covers Wangechi Mutu's upcoming exhibition "Black Soil Poems" at Galleria Borghese in Rome, running June-September 2025. It describes how Mutu, the first living female artist to exhibit at this venue, creates installations throughout the museum's interior, façade, and gardens. The article details her suspended sculptures, bronze works, and use of diverse materials that establish dialogue with the classical collection. It explains the exhibition's themes of transformation, ancestral memory, and alternative narratives, noting additional installations at the American Academy in Rome and FENDI's sponsorship.

WANGECHI MUTU BRINGS "BLACK SOIL POEMS" TO GALLERIA BORGHESE

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article profiles Italian multidisciplinary artist Niccolò Uggioli and his upcoming solo exhibition LINES. The piece explores how Uggioli uses fabric, clothing, and performance to express deeply personal emotions, creating what he describes as "order in chaos." The article details his unconventional artistic journey from barista to artist, his collaboration with Steve Aoki, and his unique philosophy of minimalism and emotional authenticity. Uggioli's work centers on transforming everyday objects and physical experiences into meaningful artistic expressions that create visceral connections with viewers.

NICCOLÒ UGGIOLI: ART WOVEN FROM EMOTION

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article announces Nate Lowman's first solo exhibition in Japan, titled "This Neighborhood's Changed," at Gallery Common in Tokyo. The exhibition, curated by Matt Black, runs from April 26 to May 25, 2025, and showcases both Lowman's established works like bullet hole canvases and Munch-inspired pieces alongside new art incorporating golf course imagery and hurricane satellite photos. The article includes exhibition dates, opening reception details, and the gallery's full address in Shibuya, Tokyo.

NEW YORK ARTIST NATE LOWMAN MAKES JAPAN SOLO DEBUT

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

REFRAMING SOUND: A CONVERSATION WITH TRANSPARENT

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article covers a design collaboration between Loro Piana and Dimoremilano at Milan Design Week 2025. The installation, named "La Prima Notte di Quiete," features a cinema-inspired interior design experience with multiple rooms decorated in 1970s-80s style. The spaces showcase new furniture pieces upholstered in Loro Piana fabrics, including dining tables, poufs, cabinets, beds, and armchairs. The immersive experience includes ambient sound design and can be visited at Loro Piana's Milan headquarters until April 13, with reservations available through their booking platform.

CINEMA-INSPIRED LIVING: LORO PIANA AND DIMOREMILANO'S DESIGN WEEK DEBUT

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

STEEL AND SCULPTURE: NM3 AND MISS SIXTY PRESENT NMMS VASES

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article describes the "Silver Lining" exhibition at Nilufar gallery during Milan Design Week 2025. The exhibition features metal design pieces from both the 1970s and contemporary designers, displayed in a specially constructed mirrored aluminum environment created by Fosbury Architecture. The space combines historical works by designers like Gabriella Crespi and Gio Ponti with contemporary pieces by studios including Supaform and Odd Matter. The exhibition creates an intentionally ambiguous timeline where reflective chrome surfaces from different eras interact within plush interior finishes, running until April 13.

METAL THROUGH TIME: NILUFAR'S MILAN EXHIBITION BRIDGES DECADES

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article covers Estudio Material's FRAGMENTS MILANO furniture collection exhibited at Milan Design Week. Designer Damaso Mayer repurposed stone waste from Italian quarries in collaboration with Sacco Natural Stone. The collection features tables, benches and a sculptural tower that combine rough stone edges with smooth aluminum surfaces, creating a visual contrast inspired by Italy's natural landscape. The exhibition continues Mayer's ongoing work with local stone remnants and can be viewed at Villa Borsani until April 13.

FROM QUARRY WASTE TO DESIGN TREASURE: ESTUDIO MATERIAL'S LATEST COLLECTION

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

MILANO DESIGN WEEK: ANTONIA AND TRANSPARENT LAUNCH "MUSICAUTOMAT" SOUND INSTALLATION

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article details the "Gucci | Bamboo Encounters" exhibition at Milan's San Simpliciano Cloisters during Fuorisalone 2025. It describes how curator Ippolito Pestellini Laparelli and studio 2050+ have assembled international artists to reimagine bamboo—a material significant to Gucci's design heritage since the 1940s. The text outlines contributions from seven featured artists/collectives, including Anton Alvarez, Dima Srouji, Kite Club, Laurids Gallée, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Sisan Lee, and the back studio. The exhibition runs April 8-13, 2025, with public events scheduled throughout.

BAMBOO REIMAGINED: GUCCI'S GLOBAL DESIGN DIALOGUE

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article describes Stone Island's audio installation called "Friendly Pressure: Studio One" at Milan Design Week. It details the custom sound system created by London-based studio Friendly Pressure, the specially designed 50-square-meter room optimized for sound dispersion, and the technical components of the high-fidelity audio system. The article also mentions the event schedule and how this project connects to Stone Island's "LAB & LIFE" philosophy of combining technical research with community experiences.

STONE ISLAND'S CUSTOM SOUND SYSTEM TAKES CENTER STAGE AT MILAN DESIGN WEEK

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article covers the "Hollow Bodies" exhibition at CMQ Salotto in Milan, running March 27-April 13, 2025. It describes a multimedia exhibition featuring sculptor Giuditta Vettese and poet Linus Günther, with details about various artworks including ceramic and bronze sculptures, textile installations, and performance elements. The article provides exhibition dates, times, location information, and background on both contributors. The content is organized in a straightforward structure with short paragraphs and includes practical visitor information.

HOLLOW BODIES: AN EXPLORATION OF EROS AND CREATION

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article covers 193 Gallery's exhibition "Look at the Texture of the Landscape!" at Miart 2025. It details how three artists from different regions (Ben Arpéa, Jean-Marc Hunt, and Rob Tucker) interpret landscapes through their unique cultural perspectives and artistic techniques. The exhibition connects to Miart's theme "Among Friends," commemorating Robert Rauschenberg's centenary. Information includes specific artwork titles, materials used, and the exhibition location at Booth B02 at Allianz MiCo in Milan.

193 GALLERY BRINGS "LOOK AT THE TEXTURE OF THE LANDSCAPE!" TO MIART 2025

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

This article covers an art performance called "The Cheerful End" organized by artist Maurizio Cattelan and critic Nicolas Ballario in Milan. Held at dawn in Piazza Duomo, participants displayed humorous and philosophical signs about death. The event closed Milan Art Week and was supported by the Museo del Novecento. The performance used irony to encourage public reflection on mortality, with refreshments moved indoors at authorities' request. The article describes how the two creators acted as "accomplices in absurdity" to transform a somber subject into a thought-provoking shared experience.

CATTELAN AND BALLARIO TRANSFORM GRIEF INTO DAWN PERFORMANCE IN MILAN'S DUOMO SQUARE

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago

Francesco Vullo in his Milan studio working on a sculptural piece, demonstrating his hands-on creative process with physical materials.

FRANCESCO VULLO: THE ART OF RE-IMAGINING THE ORDINARY

[Art&Design]over 1 year ago