Design News Weekly: Costume, Craft and the Meaning of Home
2026-08-29
Five design stories exploring Freddie Mercury’s costumes, Paul R. Williams, architectural memory and contemporary timber craft.Read More →
The Great Exhibition in Art: Picturing the First World’s Fair, 1851
2026-08-24
Julius Bryant’s The Great Exhibition in Art examines how paintings, prints, guidebooks and souvenirs shaped the public memory of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Crystal Palace and modern exhibition culture.Read More →
Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro
2026-08-24
Architecture, Not Architecture: Diller Scofidio + Renfro is a hardcover by Diller Scofidio + Renfro (Author), published by Phaidon Press. This major monograph surveys moreRead More →
CTRLZAK Studio: Hybrid Design Between Art, Culture, and Architecture
2026-04-04
CTRLZAK Studio, founded by Katia Meneghini and Thanos Zakopoulos in Milan, offers a hybrid design approach that integrates cultural history and storytelling, fostering meaningful dialogue in contemporary design.Read More →
Biennale di Venezia: A Legacy in Art and Design
2025-03-01
The Biennale di Venezia, established in 1895, has evolved into a key multidisciplinary event, shaping applied arts and design trends while bridging historical craftsmanship with contemporary innovation.Read More →
James Gardner: Pioneer of Exhibition Design
2024-11-29
James “Leslie” Gardner was a notable British designer whose innovative work in exhibition and museum design significantly influenced industrial presentations, earning him numerous accolades throughout his career.Read More →
1913 Armory Show: The Event That Revolutionized American Art and Design
2024-09-10
The 1913 Armory Show in New York City introduced American audiences to European avant-garde art, sparking a shift in American art and design. It influenced modernist principles and later design movements like Bauhaus.Read More →
Dinah Casson: A Luminary in Museum and Exhibition Design
2024-04-15
Dinah Casson, a renowned British interior designer from a family of architects, merges aesthetics with functionality. Her impactful designs earned her prestigious recognition.Read More →
Exploring the Legacy of Carlo Scarpa: A Maestro of Venetian Modernism
2024-02-15
Carlo Scarpa, a visionary architect, blended Venetian heritage and Japanese minimalism to create timeless, evocative spaces, influencing design principles for generations.Read More →
1924 International Exhibition of New Theater Technique
2023-09-24
The 1924 International Exhibition of New Theatre Technique, curated by Frederick Kiesler, revolutionized performance architecture, emphasizing immersive experiences and cross-disciplinary collaboration in design.Read More →