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The Meaning Behind Burning Man and its Astounding Architecture

The Meaning Behind Burning Man and its Astounding Architecture

Two weeks ago, Alex Josephson of Partisans drove an Airstream onto the playa of Black Rock City, Nevada, to experience Burning Man. Here are his thoughts and photos.

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September 11, 2018

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10 Inspiring Events to Take In (So Far) This Fall

10 Inspiring Events to Take In (So Far) This Fall

As summer comes to an end and the school year begins, we present this list of inspiring talks, exhibits, fairs, films and happenings around the world to get your creative juices flowing this September (and into October).

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September 4, 2018

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5 Must-Sees at IDS Vancouver 2018

5 Must-Sees at IDS Vancouver 2018

From product debuts and installations to invigorating talks – including an Azure panel – IDS Vancouver presents the best of west-coast design from September 20 to 23. Here are our top picks.

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August 28, 2018

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Snarkitecture’s Fun House Opens at the National Building Museum

Snarkitecture’s Fun House Opens at the National Building Museum

Part immersive installation, part whimsical retrospective, Snarkitecture’s Fun House is on now at the National Building Museum, in Washington, D.C.

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July 4, 2018

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Transforming Fashion: Philip Beesley and Iris van Herpen’s Future Couture

Transforming Fashion: Philip Beesley and Iris van Herpen’s Future Couture

Philip Beesley and Iris van Herpen are kindred spirits. Transforming Fashion, their exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, combines couture and installations to present an experience that’s wonderfully unusual.

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June 13, 2018

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The Art of Banksy in Toronto: Behind the Scenes

The Art of Banksy in Toronto: Behind the Scenes

The Art of Banksy includes more than 80 of the mysterious street artist’s works. Ahead of the $35 million exhibit, we catch up with curator Steve Lazarides to talk Banksy – and why he chose to bring the showcase to Canada.

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June 12, 2018

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Highlights of the Arsenale at the 2018 Venice Biennale

Highlights of the Arsenale at the 2018 Venice Biennale

The 16th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, curated by Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara, is called FREESPACE. Here are a few highlights from the Arsenale’s 50,000-square-metre exhibition space.

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June 5, 2018

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Ghosts of Monsters Challenges Us to Rethink the McMansion

Ghosts of Monsters Challenges Us to Rethink the McMansion

Ghosts of Monsters, a photography exhibit by Paola Poletto, reconsiders how “monster” homes have transformed the Toronto neighbourhood of Willowdale.

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May 15, 2018

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Unceded is Canada’s Exploration of Indigenous Architecture

Unceded is Canada’s Exploration of Indigenous Architecture

Canada’s representation at the Venice Architecture Biennale will bring powerful Indigenous voices to the Arsenale. Unceded gathers 17 firms and examines what constitutes Indigenous architecture.

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April 30, 2018

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The Insider’s Guide to Off-Site Events at Milan Design Week 2018

The Insider’s Guide to Off-Site Events at Milan Design Week 2018

Salone del Mobile is the nexus of Milan Design Week 2018, but there are also hundreds of satellite events throughout the week – and here, Azure’s editors pick their must-sees and must-dos.

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April 6, 2018

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