gradient pink mirrors line the preserved brick perimeter.
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bar architecture and design (104)
the bar’s renewed blue door acts as a visual marker against an existing concrete facade.
fireworks (8)
thanks to the active creatives making the shift, the future of pyrotechnic shows can light up the environment quietly, cleanly, and still brightly.
the centre pompidou in paris, closed for renovation, marks its final farewell with a daytime fireworks performance by cai guo-qiang.
public art (747)
jr's California artworks collected at perrotin The exhibition, Horizons, arrives at Perrotin's Los Angeles gallery this spring, presenting a group of »
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emily quandahl and madeline cochran's 'quilt shanty' transforms a hoop house into a patchwork artwork on lake harriet outside minneapolis.
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cai guo qiang (34)
the centre pompidou in paris, closed for renovation, marks its final farewell with a daytime fireworks performance by cai guo-qiang.
'from the origin to the future' features works by leading asian artists and collectives, including takashi murakami, do ho suh, and cai guo-qiang.
centre pompidou (20)
to open on november 28th, 2026, the project marks the city’s first institution fully dedicated to modern and contemporary art and architecture.
as the museum gears up for a major overhaul, it will expands its presence until 2030, from the grand palais to a new satellite museum in brazil.
museums and galleries (863)
opening in april 25th, 2026, inside palazzo pisani moretta, the exhibition brings together fashion, art, and collectible design.
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tanghua architects shape its 'xichang jianchuan film museum' as a dramatic space dedicated to the art and history of documentary films.
interactive installation (543)
'playground' turns a vast 2,640-square-meter lawn into an interactive outdoor installation designed for a wedding celebration.
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a cubic image body is constructed from 144 vertical glass strips.
packaging design (117)
a clear alternative to traditional packaging, the team says uses a mix of seaweed, plant-based materials, and compostable polymers to produce the bags.
karlssonwilker's RVK rebrand features bold letters and metallic colors, capturing reykjavík's raw, urban spirit.
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typography design (135)
yào original's minimal visual system celebrates heritage, tactility, and material honesty.
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the work critiques algorithmic abundance of food delivery platforms rendered in type and paper.
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food art (240)
the lightweight accessory features images of the filling both on the inside and outside, still wrapped within the transparent-looking material.
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the bio-based construction material reduces carbon emissions by up to 70 percent compared to conventional concrete.
miniatures (100)
sized at 35mm, the film cartridge can fit into a pocket, small bag, or even hang as an accessory.
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built with a 3D printed case, the miniature device runs on rechargeable battery and has only one control button.
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fashion design phenomena (310)
burl wood, velvet, and patterned textiles define the store’s interior language.
a set full of installation built from the brand’s memories since 1978, the space works like a scene after a party, with items place across the floor.
timepiece design (431)
designed by car designer and watchmaker jiro katayama, the timepiece design has a rotating disk on the dial, which works as a jumping hour indicator.
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moved one by one by a robotic arm every single minute, the automated device is roughly the size of a chopping board, so it can fit on the user’s desk.
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car design (1018)
a look inside the cabin shows that it can sit up to two passengers and in front of them lies a centered horizontal digital screen for navigation.
unveiled at MWC 2026 in barcelona, the concept exists both in the digital world of the gran turismo video game as well as a real-life, full-scale model.
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rolls-royce motor cars (59)
bespoke craftsmanship defines the phantom centenary's interior, featuring 3D marquetry on wood, laser-etched leather, and ink painted seats with 160,000 stitches.
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rolls-royce reveals the embroidered phantom dentelle in dubai, a one-of-one inspired finished with more than 160,000 stitches.
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landscape architecture and design (116)
Water terraces, shaded retreats, and a continuous looped route create a calm yet dynamic environment.
during the design process, children help shape the project by voting for their favourite play equipment, contributing to a building that supports every kind of activity.
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