Dec 02, 2025six n. five's 'skyward' comprises gabbro stone, mirrored light, and celestial mapping among the abu dhabi desert.
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six n. five (13)
Dec 02, 2025
Jan 30, 2023through the works of artists like refik anadol, random international, and six n. five, barcelona's exhibition is breaking barriers by creating a space of enjoyment, excitement and human connection.
digital art (159)
xencelabs pen display 24+ is an artist-driven 4K drawing display that guarantees unmatched color accuracy with industry-first built-in calman ready calibration.
connections: +310
refik anadol studio unveils a first look at gallery C – infinity room, an evolved iteration of one of the studio’s most iconic installations.
light installation art (198)
Dec 31, 2025thanks to the active creatives making the shift, the future of pyrotechnic shows can light up the environment quietly, cleanly, and still brightly.
Dec 29, 2025guided by curatorial lead mami kataoka, curators sara almutlaq and li zhenhua explore time, memory, speed, and everyday life for noor riyadh 2025.
connections: +390
public art (732)
Jan 12, 2026the site-specific public artwork produces a sequence of changing visual perspectives.
Jan 07, 2026oas/s-ely installation operates as both an architectural object and an interactive platform.
connections: +3290
art and architecture in the united arab emirates (212)
Dec 15, 2025artist shaikha al mazrou presents 'the contingent object' at the public light art exhibition manar abu dhabi 2025.
Dec 05, 2025the residence turns to the natural logics of a flower and an oasis as its two main references.
es devlin (22)
Dec 31, 2025as we wrap up 2025, these are the ten installations that capture the year’s evolving sensory and spatial imagination.
Dec 02, 2025the installation acts as a public library, an illuminated sculpture, and an arena for collective reading.
kinetic installations (43)
Jan 08, 2026carbon rods, 3D printed joints, and kite-canvas discs form its lightweight structure.
Jan 02, 2026this hybrid object combines robotic precision with tactile materials and slow, repetitive motion.
social impact (12)
Jan 13, 2026once the text is ready, there’s an accompanying compact printer that produces the labels with braille using a proprietary pressing mechanism.
Jan 01, 2026the show examines how art has confronted genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
connections: +180
fashion design phenomena (301)
Dec 23, 2025from gustaf westman's spiral baguette holder to vollebak's virus-killing jacket, designboom looks back at the top fashion stories that defined the year.
Dec 17, 2025the startup everbloom describes the output as softer than merino, more indulgent than cashmere, and stronger than silk.
materials (180)
Jan 12, 2026the manufacturer relies on what it describes as a ‘new-cycling’ process, where the mixed plastic waste is fused directly into usable blocks.
Jan 06, 2026light is transmitted, reflected, and diffused through the mesh layers.
young architects competitions (8)
Dec 02, 2025low-tech construction system enables self-building by community members.
connections: +170
Sep 18, 2020the project generates a setting of silence, intimacy, and contemplation.
modular design (165)
Jan 12, 2026two twisting timber arches form the primary structural elements of the pavilion.
Jan 09, 2026the design is a response to automated driving, where the vehicle can manage all driving tasks within certain conditions without human input.
kengo kuma (289)
Jan 10, 2026kengo kuma will sensitively renovate the historic l'aventure michelin museum with its industrial heritage and rhythmic sawtooth roof.
Dec 02, 2025the incastri bath collection is a collaboration between gessi and kengo kuma, translating japanese joinery and ancient rituals into architectural design elements.
connections: +430
bathroom design (138)
Dec 11, 2025altherr désile park details their sensitive, human-centered update of roca's meridian collection, bringing architectonic design to the bathroom.
Dec 02, 2025the incastri bath collection is a collaboration between gessi and kengo kuma, translating japanese joinery and ancient rituals into architectural design elements.
connections: +430
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