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Mirabilia Installations Bring History Alive at Italy’s Villa Imperiale

Mirabilia Installations Bring History Alive at Italy’s Villa Imperiale

In Italy’s historic Villa Imperiale, the Mirabilia series of installations by Plus Ultra create a playful design dialogue with the late Renaissance.

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May 2, 2019

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Impostor Cities to Represent Canada at Venice Biennale

Impostor Cities to Represent Canada at Venice Biennale

Organized by T B A and David Theodore, Impostor Cities explores the tension of “film-famous” Canadian cities that rarely get to play themselves.

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March 14, 2019

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MoMA Takes a Fresh Look at the Value of Good Design

MoMA Takes a Fresh Look at the Value of Good Design

The new MoMA exhibition on the Good Design movement seeks out the art in everyday objects.

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March 7, 2019

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On Now: Ai Weiwei Unbroken at Toronto’s Gardiner Museum

On Now: Ai Weiwei Unbroken at Toronto’s Gardiner Museum

Ai Weiwei Unbroken has opened at Toronto’s Gardiner Museum. With a special focus on the controversial artist’s ceramic works, the show includes a new large-scale piece making its worldwide debut.

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March 1, 2019

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A Spotlight on Kashef Chowdhury’s Architecture

A Spotlight on Kashef Chowdhury’s Architecture

Opening this weekend in Berlin, an exhibition on the work of Urbana co-founder Kashef Chowdhury celebrates an architectural vision that responds to climate change, mass migration and the socioeconomic conditions of Bangladesh.

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January 21, 2019

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Meet Designer Bertjan Pot, the Man Behind the Masks

Meet Designer Bertjan Pot, the Man Behind the Masks

Bertjan Pot is famous for his Random Light for Moooi – but he’s also known his colourful, delightfully odd, rope-woven masks. We caught up with the Dutch designer to discuss his experimental approach to design.

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November 30, 2018

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Honouring the Italian Master, Gio Ponti, in France

Honouring the Italian Master, Gio Ponti, in France

The life and work of the prolific Italian maestro is being celebrated at Tutti Ponti: Gio Ponti, Arch-Designer, at the Musée des Art Décoratifs in Paris.

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November 15, 2018

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The CCA’s Postmodernism Exhibition Raises the Dead

The CCA’s Postmodernism Exhibition Raises the Dead

David Theodore assesses the CCA exhibition Architecture Itself and Other Postmodernist Myths – which he calls an homage to the work of famous men – at the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal.

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November 8, 2018

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10 Exhibitions Around the World To Keep You Inspired

10 Exhibitions Around the World To Keep You Inspired

Because architects and designers are not immune to the winter doldrums, here are 10 must-see exhibitions around the world that will broaden your horizons – all the way to the moon.

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November 6, 2018

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Radical Design Has Taken Over the Barneys New York Flagship

Radical Design Has Taken Over the Barneys New York Flagship

A comprehensive showing of Radical Design is on display at Barneys New York flagship, inviting visitors to get up close with the uniquely powerful pieces, including the kooky Pratone lounger.

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November 3, 2018

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