Stories on Design: Captivating Curtains.Have you ever taken a moment to consider the power of the curtain? Far from mundane, the humble textile “structure” has the power to radically alter our perception of space and shape our architecture. From the unconventional,...
Tatiana Bilbao’s Large-scale Installation Opens at NGV.The inaugural MECCA x NGV Women in Design Commission opened last week, unveiling a large-scale installation by world-leading Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao that explores the concept of clothing as a symbol of protection, and the...
Stolen Objects from the Sea by Uchronia and Antoine Billore.In a world where everything seems digital, Uchronia makes a statement—warning of the consequences of our actions on marine ecosystems and the death of traditional skills. Their latest Wave collection resembles anemones, starfish and...
Sutram Cotton Sheets are an Ode to the Bed.Sutram is a new Sydney-based textile house with a focus on organic cotton bedwear and accents for the home. Founded by Rukaiya Daud and Kate Fowler, the duo’s approach to design is grounded in the interplay between colours and the...
Public Spaces That Pop.Public spaces define the culture of a city and shape the way we all live. Well designed, they have the power to create a sense of community, belonging and identity. And the best part? Everyone can join in. They can also be almost anything,...
Chiharu Shiota: The Soul Trembles at the Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane.Chiharu Shiota’s compelling, immersive artworks draw on deeply personal emotions and experiences to give visual form to intangible concepts such as memories, anxiety, dreams and silence. With a survey of more than a hundred works from...
Highlights from Milan Design Week & Salone del Mobile 2022, Part 03.Part 03 of our Milan Design Week and Salone Del Mobile 2022 round-up delves into product launch highlights, bringing you our carefully chosen picks from the ultimate global design event. Dive on in — there's plenty of hotness to see...
A World of Curiosity and Discovery: Gold Digger Courtyard Installation in Tortosa, Spain.This glittering large-scale public installation was composed of golden thermal sheets, occupying the patio of a 16th century convent in Tortosa. The installation highlighted the inherent quality of the material and created two opposite...
Alvaro Catalan de Ocon’s Monumental Rug Collection ‘Plastic Rivers’ Arrives in Australia.Ten years after the launch of his famed PET lamps, Alvaro Catalan de Ocon returns to the same material for Plastic Rivers, a monumental collection of rugs. Created ethically in collaboration with GAN and a team of artisans in India, each...
