An exhibition featuring color-blocking curated by the renowned Swedish master of color.

An exhibition featuring color-blocking curated by the renowned Swedish master of color.

"Silence lately as Jill explored Stockholm and Monica ventured Mexico. Tomorrow, a thorough Stockholm report. First, a glimpse at FORMEX, Scandinavia's NYNOW. This (2023) year's 'Color Vibes' theme, curated by Tekla Severin, celebrated for her color mastery," writes Jill Singer of Sight Unseen.Tekla Evelina Severin is a prominent Swedish designer celebrated for her exceptional grasp of color and innovative approach to interior design. With a background in fashion and styling, Severin has carved out a distinct niche in the design world, seamlessly blending vibrant hues with clean lines and modern aesthetics.   "Her curation feels less like a display of products and more like impeccable set design or real-life interior," says Jill Singer of Sight Unseen.Her work is characterized by a playful yet sophisticated use of color, often drawing inspiration...

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Kumkum Fernando's Newest Exhibition Welcomes the Arrival of Robots.

Kumkum Fernando's Newest Exhibition Welcomes the Arrival of Robots.

2023 has proven to be a dynamic year for Kumkum Fernando. In April, the talented Sri Lankan artist earned a distinctive position among a select group tasked with crafting monumental sculptures for Coachella's triumphant return to Indio, California. More recently, Fernando embarked on a creative journey with Jonathan LeVine Projects, resulting in a captivating series titled "Post Colonial Rainbow Punks," featuring a diverse array of intergalactic adventurers.       In collaboration with ArtPrize, Fernando is presently unveiling his newest collection of robotic sculptures within a solo exhibition aptly named "The Lost Mystics." True to his artistic essence, narrative storytelling remains a fundamental element in his work. In his own words, Fernando explains, "The melancholic personas of the Lost Mystics are in pursuit of significance, traversing time and space, adrift...

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Denis Joelsons Combines a Linear Residence with Circular Garden Terraces in São Paulo.

Denis Joelsons Combines a Linear Residence with Circular Garden Terraces in São Paulo.

Brazilian architect Denis Joelsons has successfully finalized the construction of a rectangular residence in São Paulo, Brazil, nestled within the contours of a gently sloping terrain adorned with circular garden terraces.

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Pavilion Resembling Tar Formed to Challenge Conceptions of Blackness in Design

Pavilion Resembling Tar Formed to Challenge Conceptions of Blackness in Design

The pavilion "Black – Still," conceived by the local design studio enFOLD Collective and located at Craft Contemporary in Los Angeles, draws upon the imagery of the city's tar pits and emphasizes community well-being.

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Yes, Mushroom Leather is a Thing and it is starting to look like Animal Leather

Yes, Mushroom Leather is a Thing and it is starting to look like Animal Leather

In recent years, the traditional leather industry has become increasingly scrutinized for its environmental impact. The leather production process requires large amounts of energy and water, and the chemicals used to treat the leather can be hazardous to human health and the environment. Fortunately, a sustainable alternative has emerged—Mushroom (mycelium) leather. Mushroom leather is a green, vegan, and sustainable "leather" made without animal products. Instead, mushroom leather is a product of mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms . The mycelium is grown in a lab and then combined with organic matter agricultural byproducts to form a material with the look and feel of leather, aka Mushroom Leather. The production process for mycelium leather is considered green and environmentally friendly, similar to cactus leather and grape leather. It requires no harmful chemicals,...

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What is Grape Leather and How is it Better than Cow Leather?

What is Grape Leather and How is it Better than Cow Leather?

Grape leather is a vegan material made using discarded grape skins and stems, taking a zero-waste approach toward fashion. It is becoming increasingly popular due to its sustainability, durability, and long-lasting properties. The process of making grape leather involves extracting the skins and stems from grapes and then combining them with a binding agent to create a leather-like material. The finished product is not only vegan but also eschews the petrochemicals used to make most standard synthetic leathers.

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