Installation/Exhibition Archives

A pile of U.S. dollar bills, including $10 and $100 notes, spread out on a brown surface.

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18 Artists Reconsider American Identity Through Design

This exhibition in Richmond explores America’s identity through works by 18 artists, from a 3D NASA logo to a sculpture of dollar bills.

An overturned rowboat on the beach is surrounded by large, sculpted purple tentacles appearing to rise from the sand, with the ocean in the background.

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Ping-Pong Tables Becomes A Platform For Art And Connection At Rockaway Beach

Curated by Gabriela López Dena, Public Art Fund’s "Between Tides" transforms the humble ping-pong table into a canvas for creativity at Rockaway Beach.

A large, bright orange fire hydrant sculpture stands on grass in a park, with people walking nearby and trees in the background.

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Roberto Lugo’s Monumental Sculptures In New York Celebrate Puerto Rican Heritage

Roberto Lugo transforms the everyday fire hydrant and ceremonial urn into monumental public art in New York's Madison Square Park.

Modern outdoor pavilion with "Coalesse" signage, beige and blue exterior panels, contemporary seating, plants, and picnic tables, situated near shops in an urban setting.

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In Chicago, The Coalesse Co.Lab Pop-Up Championed Collaborative Design

At Fulton Market Design Days last month, the Coalesse Co.Lab pop-up was rooted in contrast—from rich colors to textures to materials.

A multicolored soccer ball featuring geometric patterns in gold, red, blue, green, black, white, and yellow on a white background.

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The Hoxton And Artist Jon-Paul Wheatley Collaborate On Soccer Installation

As World Cup excitement builds, The Hoxton's U.S. hotels showcase artist Jon-Paul Wheatley's sculptural soccer balls in a special installation.

A modern room with green carpet, soccer ball-shaped bean bags, a mirror, a display case with a trophy, and a large circular light on the wall.

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This New York Exhibit Reimagines Soccer’s Cultural Influence

As soccer (or football) fever sweeps New York City this summer, Crosby Studios is offering a look at the sport from a new vantage point.

A person stands facing away inside a rectangular stone structure, framed by tall stone walls and an open courtyard under daylight.

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10 Highlights From Concéntrico 2026

From city streets to vineyards, Concéntrico transformed overlooked spaces across Logroño with inventive installations.

A modern, wood-clad house in a forest setting with two orange chairs and a gray table on a patio.

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A Hudson Valley Home Turns Into A Living Design Exhibition

Architect Amin Tadj transforms his Hudson Valley home into a living gallery with local store and gallery Available Items, showcasing work by the area's creatives.

Illustrated festival scene with large colored lantern structures in the foreground, crowds of people, and two Ferris wheels in the background against a mountainous landscape.

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Coachella’s Starry Eyes Installation Celebrates Community, Art, and Desert Beauty

Although colossal, AR-K-C’s pleated orbs for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival echoed cacti native to the Southern California landscape.

Abstract painting with yellow, red, green, and white organic shapes and swirls on a purple background, labeled with roman numerals I, II, and III.

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See Hilma af Klint’s First Major Solo Exhibit In France

20 years after her death, Hilma af Klint's work is on display in “Paintings for the Temple (1906-1915),” at the Grand Palais in Paris this summer.

A modern lobby with large windows, a wooden bench, glass railing, and a textured wall art piece featuring abstract organic shapes.

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Nick Cave & Marie Watt Create An Installation For The Obama Presidential Center

Nick Cave and Marie Watt's 45-foot-tall installation at the Obama Presidential Center weaves together Indigenous and Black material traditions.

A cylindrical metallic public restroom stands on a paved area near a river, its sleek design reminiscent of 3daysofdesign, with modern buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.

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11 Top Picks From 3daysofdesign 2026

The 2026 edition of Copenhagen’s design fair showcased play, unexpected materials, and functional artisanal designs spread over 500 exhibitions.

A tall, dark statue of a standing figure overlooks the East River with the Manhattan skyline in the background; a person walks by with a drink and dog.

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See Woody De Othello’s Towering Totems At Brooklyn Bridge Park

Woody De Othello debuts “Guardian Spirit” at Brooklyn Bridge Park, a 10‑month installation of three hand-carved redwood totems.

A modern chair with a metallic frame and colorful striped cushions sits on a blue and white geometric patterned tiled floor in sunlight.

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11 Top Picks From Lisbon Design Week

The fourth edition of the citywide design show featured high craft, local sustainable materials, folkloric motifs, and organic forms mostly in neutral hues.

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.