Installation/Exhibition Archives

A humanoid figure holding three white SMEG kitchen appliances in front of a wooden wall.

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The Smartest Designs Spotted At Milan Design Week 2026

At Milan Design Week 2026, we saw objects at the fore of technology, from robots designed to assist with chores to hydroponic growing systems.

A hand places a reddish-brown ceramic cup among a row of wooden and ceramic cups on a glass shelf against a gray background, capturing the artisanal spirit of London Craft Week.

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London Craft Week: Contemporary Artisans In The Age Of Automation

For the 12th edition of London Craft Week, the U.K. capital showcased new makers and British heritage brands at pop-up exhibitions and venues around town.

A footbridge crosses a pond to a white geometric pavilion surrounded by greenery, with people walking and sitting nearby.

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A Biomorphic Pavilion Takes Root In Charlotte, North Carolina

Marc Fornes designs a tentacled 26-foot-tall aluminum form for events and performances in North Carolina's Downtown Cary Park.

Modern architectural space with curved glass walls, white ceiling, reflecting pool, and a geometric sculpture near the water.

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The Big 4-0: A Marc Newson Retrospective Opens In Provence

A Mark Newson retrospective detailing his decades-long career opens at Château La Coste, a 500-acre vineyard in Provence, France.

Tall, colorful glass panels hang in a white gallery, casting multicolored shadows and reflections onto the floor, walls, and columns.

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Echo: Behind The Design Of Stephen Dean’s New Installation

Kunsthal KAdE museum in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, invites Stephen Dean to participate in its 2026 show at an 18th-century former church.

Five modern pendant and table lamps in muted colors hang or sit against a dark background, with a small branch of white flowers on a light wood surface.

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ICFF 2026 Preview: What To Expect At The Show

Centering on the theme “Common Ground: A Global Dialogue on Design and Shared Values,” ICFF's 2026 show positions design as a connective force.

People walk through an indoor event space with bright yellow walls displaying the words "LOOK BOOK," "LAUNCH PAD," and "WANTED" in large letters.

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ICFF To Shift Show From Spring To Fall In 2027

The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) will move from its longtime spring slot to November in 2027.

Two sets of modern, blocky cabinets in blue and brown, with cylindrical legs and silver knobs, are displayed on a light, curved platform against cream-colored curtains.

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9 Fearless Uses Of Color Seen At Milan Design Week 2026

Bold, expressive color moved far beyond surface treatment at Milan Design Week, emerging as a structural and conceptual force.

A mannequin in a white dress stands in a woven boat surrounded by dry grasses and textured beige panels in an artfully designed display.

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10 Standout Installations That Defined Milan Design Week 2026

From a table spread laid out for rats to a wedding made entirely of stone, explore immersive installations from Milan Design Week 2026.

A modern art gallery features large, colorful tapestries on the walls and floor under bright lighting, with a bench centered against the far wall.

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Soft Power: Carpets As Agents Of Resistance

Frankfurt’s Museum Angewandte Kunst upends the notion of the rug as a decorative object, recasting it as a vehicle for protest in this exhibit.

Several uniquely shaped chairs made of stone and other materials are arranged in an open garage with concrete walls and floor.

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10 Furnishings Pushing Creative Boundaries At Alcova 2026

At Alcova, this year’s presentations leaned into raw processes, unconventional materials, and spatial storytelling. See event highlights.

A modern black coffee table with four round glass surfaces and a mirrored ice bucket holding champagne bottles in the center.

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12 Standout Emerging Designers Spotted At SaloneSatellite 2026

Process shined at SaloneSatellite, Salone del Mobile’s platform for emerging talent under the age of 35, and we saw materials pushed into unfamiliar territory.

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10 Questions With… Eleanor Lakelin

Eleanor Lakelin uses felled tress from the British countryside, hollowing out their outer skins to reveal their material souls.

A room with a lot of different items on the walls.

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Nina Chanel Abney’s Art Enlivens MoMA Design Store In Soho

Peterson Rich Office principals reimagine New York’s MoMA Design Store, Soho, where Nina Chanel Abney’s Gotham-centric mural spans an entire wall.

A woman in a yellow dress standing in a room.

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Step Into Nick Mele’s Photographic World In This Palm Beach Exhibit

Nick Mele's “Please, No Photos" is an exhibition of eight prints on display in Palm Beach, Florida, where he’s, fittingly, based.

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View Iris van Herpen’s Edgy Designs At The Brooklyn Museum

Iris van Herpen, the Dutch fashion designer, unveils “Sculpting the Senses,” an exhibition showcasing more than 140 of her creations at the Brooklyn Museum.

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Maria Porro On What Will Define Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026

Ahead of the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, president, Maria Porro, shares what to expect at the fair on the SURROUND Podcast Network.

white sculptures with people walking between

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8 Highlights From The First Edition Of FORMA

Programmed under the umbrella of the Madrid Design Festival, explore highlights from the first edition of FORMA, a commercial fair for collectable design.

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A Landmark Hella Jongerius Retrospective Lands At The Vitra Design Museum

A new retrospective at the Vitra Design Museum explores Hella Jongerius’s influential body of work—and her challenge of design’s obsession with novelty.

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10 Questions With… British Ceramist Alma Berrow

British ceramicist Alma Berrow channels sweetness and subtext into tactile works now on view in her first U.S. solo exhibition at Megan Mulrooney Gallery.