Dec 25, 2019over the past year, our readers have taken us on a journey from the nostalgia of 1970s tokyo to a world of upside-down venice.
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TOP 10 lists of 2019 – big stories (18)
Dec 25, 2019
Dec 24, 2019from printed organs to biodata-tailored sushi, our 3D printing stories share a collective ambition to inspire experimentation and imagine a better future.
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jan fabre (5)
Dec 24, 2019each sculpture is 110 cm high, weighs approximately 50 kilos and is completely covered with red coral, in the shape of small roses, pearls and half pearls, and the traditional neapolitan horns.
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May 31, 2016the monumental display includes bronze figures, wax sculptures, works made of insect wing cases, and two new pieces realized specifically for this exhibition in italy.
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andre chiote (7)
Dec 23, 2019the porto-based illustrator presents simplified geometries in contrast with natural elements.
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Oct 02, 2016using negative space and bold block colors, the illustrator pays homage to the firm's impressive career.
miami art week 2019 (27)
Dec 23, 2019the immersive exhibition is set within the lush, beach-side tropical raleigh gardens in miami beach.
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Dec 22, 2019for the south beach stories exhibition, sasha bikoff created furniture pieces inspired by iconic versace looks.
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sasha bikoff (3)
Dec 22, 2019for the south beach stories exhibition, sasha bikoff created furniture pieces inspired by iconic versace looks.
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Feb 02, 2019the space introduces a contemporary feel to the fierce dance class complete with a live DJ and rhythmic light show.
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KCA (2)
Dec 19, 2019the massive concrete walls create a playfully contrast with the sleek aesthetic of the objects within.
Aug 05, 2019its exterior is clad in a façade of back-lit blue, perforated metal surfaces.
schmidhuber (7)
Dec 18, 2019the building’s textured glazed ceramics create ephemeral reflections of the surrounding landscape that animate the façade.
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Oct 14, 2014the wrapping thread links program elements into a fluid sequence of space—a deliberate break from 'white box' museums.
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playze (4)
Oct 14, 2014the wrapping thread links program elements into a fluid sequence of space—a deliberate break from 'white box' museums.
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Jun 12, 2013curtains of rope torque to create a dynamic building facade minimizing energy loss, increasing the sustainability of this urban agricultural archetype.
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design miami/ 2019 (10)
Dec 11, 2019abloh applies his design vision to this year’s collectable piece, choosing the mega moment that is miami art week to release the bottle to the public.
Dec 08, 2019the pieces presented have been sourced from tati's 1958 film, 'mon oncle' (my uncle).
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BCXSY (10)
Dec 11, 2019the interactive installation consists of a seesaw surrounded by a semi-transparent projection fabric with images that change as the seesaw is set in motion.
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Jul 24, 2019developed for italian 'marble tailors' laboratorio morseletto, the collection embraces a natural fusion of yellow and gray stone.
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fernando mastrangelo (9)
Dec 11, 2019taking over the brooklyn location's inner courtyard, six new light works focus on the exploration of the urban landscape.
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Dec 06, 2019boulders from the swiss jura mountains are extracted, crushed, cast, and repurposed into the walls and furniture.
art basel miami 2019 (2)
Dec 11, 2019the garden by portia munson is a densely packed installation with stuffed animals and plastic flowers commenting on the pressure urging women to consume.
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Dec 08, 2019composed of a real banana attached to the wall, comedian offers an ironic commentary on society, power, and authority
design by data (4)
Dec 09, 2019from robotics to 3D printing, the executive master aims to educate professionals in imagining, exploring and designing the world of tomorrow.
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Jan 16, 2019with the masters program set for its fourth edition, we highlight five graduates who detail the benefits, projects and possibilities of design by data.
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vanessa beecroft (6)
Dec 08, 2019the performance art included over 100 street-casted individuals of all ethnicities and sizes.
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Nov 11, 2019a formation of models and ballet dancers wore vintage moncler jackets framed by the city's iconic galleria vittorio emanuele.
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maison h (3)
Dec 08, 2019the project will extend the legacy of the 2008 beijing olympics by repurposing the existing venues.
Sep 25, 2018the project creates a fine dining experience as a sparkling, endless journey of spatial discovery within the mundanity of everyday life.
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design indaba 2019 (8)
Dec 05, 2019designboom catches up with british architect john pawson on minimalism, playfulness and the monks inspired by his calvin klein store design in 1995.
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Jul 14, 2019designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
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