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Wallace Woo redefines contemporary abstraction
Paris-based contemporary artist Wallace Woo, founder of Stalactite Aesthetics, is gaining international recognition for establishing Geological Abstractionism, a distinct artistic movement that explores the conceptual and material dimensions of time through processes of accumulation and sedimentation. Evolving beyond his early exploration of fluid forms, Woo has developed his signature “Stalactite” technique, which he defines as…
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Spared announces its participation at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026
Multidisciplinary design studio Spared announces its participation at Clerkenwell Design Week 2026, with a display exploring how waste materials can be transformed into furniture and interior objects that are functional, expressive, and rooted in craft. Founded in 2021 by Callie Tedder-Hares and Emma Lally, Spared has partnered with brands, architects, and cultural institutions to reimagine…
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Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale: Water at the Intersection of Science and Art
Celebrated on March 22, the World Water Day explored themes of water and equality. Established by the United Nations in 1992, the annual observance aims to generate discussion and deepen our understanding of how global water resources impact both economic productivity and social well-being. Not everyone has access to clean water. By paying attention to…
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The Fourth Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale Explores the Sense of Water
The Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale opens on 7 June 2026 and runs until the end of August. Now in its fourth edition, the international event for contemporary art, design and architecture once again brings a thought-provoking program to the historic ironworks village of Fiskars. The exceptionally well-preserved village environment and the river that…
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Metaphor of Hands: Brigitta B. Horváth at Munich Jewellery Week 2026
There is something almost countercultural about Brigitta B. Horváth’s work right now. At a time when public discourse seems to thrive on conflict, this Hungarian goldsmith and artist comes to Munich Jewellery Week 2026 with jewellery that is, at its core, about gentleness, about hands that choose not to harm. Her exhibition Metaphor of Hands,…
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„The Value of Nothing: presence in the absence” exhibition
Munich Jewellery Week, the most significant global event for contemporary jewelry, welcomes The Value of Nothing, an exhibition that redefines what makes jewellery truly precious. As part of Handwerk & Design Fair, this exhibition invites visitors to explore contemporary jewelry beyond material worth, where value emerges from the immaterial: the idea, intention, and artistic vision…
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International Momentum Frankfurt: Kick-off for more courage, resilience and trust
The high level of visitor satisfaction and internationality send a strong message: with 4,636 exhibitors and participants from 170 countries, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld confirmed their leading role in an industry undergoing rapid change. The momentum in Frankfurt opened up new business prospects and, from 6 to 10 February, once again served as the global…
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Compass Talks: Top speakers discuss future perspectives
Compass Talks is the new SME meeting place for decision-makers from politics, business, trade and the media. The new format will launch on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at 1 p.m., before the start of the three leading consumer goods trade fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld. A brand-new industry survey, international keynote speakers and industry leaders…
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AI, material innovations and sustainable design: Patricia Urquiola’s ‘among-all’ at Heimtextil 2026
Patricia Urquiola creates a completely new design experience for Heimtextil 2026. ‘among-all’ uses artificial intelligence to make visitors part of the installation. Sustainable and traditional materials meet new technologies and developments. Futuristic spatial elements such as hybrid sculptures, inflated figures and hanging grid structures showcase the interior design of tomorrow. With ‘among-all’, Patricia Urquiola presents…
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Christmasworld: That’s going up on the tree this year!
Angels, gnomes, stars, candles and all manner of festive decorations are once again capturing the attention of retailers, homes, and hearts. The leading international trade fair for seasonal and festive decorations Christmasworld already revealed the key decoration trends for the coming season earlier this year. Christmas 2025 will be mindful, unconventional, creative – and contagiously…
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Quiet Elegance. Immersive Design. Lasting Impact
With the new Interior Design & Architecture Hub in Hall 3.1, Ambiente Projects 2026 expands its curated showcase for the international contract and hospitality sectors. Designed by Ambiente Designer 2026 Katty Schiebeck, this is a setting that reinterprets hospitality – as an immersive experience combining serenity, emotion and design. The integrated Academy offers a certified…
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New North American Lighting & Intelligent Building Show
Messe Frankfurt Inc., the IALD and the IES today announced the launch of Light + Intelligent Building North America, a new trade show and conference uniting architectural lighting, connected controls, software, and building systems integration. Debuting March 15 – 18, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the event is designed first and foremost for…
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