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designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

designboom's event guide is your go-to for discovering must-visit events in design, architecture, and art. it lists upcoming exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and workshops.

designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this october

A Structure of Feeling: On a New Generation of Architects in China

Berlin, Germany 04 Jul – 14 Oct 2026

DOKU The Illusion

Venice, Italy 08 May – 04 Oct 2026

Learning from ‘Hōjōki’: Tiny Architecture Reweaves Life

Tokyo, Japan 28 Aug 2026 – 11 Jan 2027

Matriclysm: An Archaeology of Connections Lost

Venice, Italy 06 May – 22 Nov 2026

Myths and Monsters: The Art of Fantasy in Asia

Hong Kong, Hong Kong 17 Oct 2026 – 04 Apr 2027

Elmgreen & Dragset: Stillleben mit Gemüse

Frankfurt, Germany 20 May 2026 – 17 Jan 2027

Trop mignon! L’art du bonheur

Lens, France 23 Sep 2026 – 18 Jan 2027

Mini Furniture: Chairs for Children

Hamburg, Germany 14 Jun – 01 Nov 2026

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Souleaf wall art visualizes the luminous photosynthetic process

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japan $ 162

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competitions

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

New York High Falls Riverfront Market $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: january 18th, 2027

Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026

TACTICAL URBANISM NOW! 2026 $ 10,000.00 USD deadline: october 30th, 2026

Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

Museum of Emotions #9 $ 9,140.00 USD deadline: february 22nd, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

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