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Marialaura Irvine: Embroidering Identity

June, 10 2022

In 2021, Chiara Alessi spoke with Milan-based designer, Marialaura Irvine, about her use of embroidery as both an art form and creative process, and her role in Studio Irvine. Currently, Marialaura just completed an interiors project at the Circulo Filologico,

Maria Lai: The Serious Game of Art

June, 08 2022

For our S/S 2021 issue: TLmag35: Tactile, Textile, Texture, Costanza Rinaldi wrote about the groundbreaking career of Maria Lai, a Sardinian born artist who used poetry and art as means to better understand life and its complexities,

Pia Maria Raeder: Collecting Stardust

June, 03 2022

Through innovative techniques with wood and metal, Pia Maria Raeder is crafting a distinctive body of work in the collectible design world. Her almost anthropomorphic collections capture a sense of nature’s mystery,

FontanaArte: House of Glass

May, 30 2022

Le Stanze del Vetro presents FontanaArte: House of Glass, a retrospective exhibition curated by Christian Larsen, which examines the contributions of the famous Milanese company in the years between 1932-1996. The exhibition is on view through July 31,

Josef Divín: Frozen Landscapes

May, 23 2022

As part of their installation, Earth, Glass, Fire, at Collectible 2022, Spazio Nobile presented a selection of new glass vessels by contemporary Czech artist, Josef Divin. His distinctive process of hand blowing and hand cutting glass creates enigmatic and captivating works of art.

Earth, Glass, Fire: Spazio Nobile at Collectible 2022

May, 21 2022

For the fifth edition of Collectible Design Fair, Spazio Nobile presents a vibrant installation dedicated to the ‘fire arts’, showcasing works in ceramic and glass, as well as wood and paper by emerging and established artists.

Cor Unum and Le Quattro Stagioni di Tom Boekema

May, 20 2022

Spazio Nobile studiolo presents an exhibition of work created at Cor Unum, a Dutch ceramics workshop with a unique vision. On view is a a presentation of the four seasons by leading designers of the Memphis movement as well as new work by other talented Dutch designers.

Preview: Collectible 2022

May, 18 2022

The Collectible fair is back to being an in-person event, with doors opening to the public on Friday, May 20th. Known for its sharp eye and collaborative approach with designers, galleries,

Wallace Chan: In Pursuit of Universal Beauty

May, 13 2022

For TLmag34: Precious – A Geology of Being, Y-Jean Mun Delsalle interviewed jewellery designer and artist, Wallace Chan, about how he got started in jewellery and how keeps inspired to continue innovating new techniques and designs.

Beirut: The Eras of Design

May, 10 2022

An exhibition that shines a light Lebanon’s design history as well as its contemporary creative scene, offers an exciting opportunity to better understand this complex country and its layered history.

Harriet Hellman: Ceramic Seascapes

May, 05 2022

For our A/W 2021 issue: All is Landscape, I had the pleasure of interviewing ceramic artist, Harriet Hellman, whose raw, elemental sculptural ceramic objects hold stories of time past and present.

Art Brussels 2022

April, 30 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, Art Brussels is back with a dynamic program that includes 156 international and national galleries featuring work by established and emerging artists.

Interview with Stefano Boeri and Jean Blanchaert

April, 27 2022

As their exhibition, Next of Europe, part of the 2022 Venice edition of Homo Faber was getting underway, Stefano Boeri and Jean Blanchaert spoke with TLmag about their vision on craft and the importance of supporting master artisans around the world.

Wallace Chan: TOTEMS

April, 20 2022

TLmag spoke to artist and jewellery designer, Wallace Chan, ahead of his new exhibition, TOTEMS, which opened in Venice on April 20th.

Homo Faber 2022

April, 19 2022

The second edition of Homo Faber opened its doors on April 10 in Venice. This 3-week event highlights the importance of craft and craftsmanship through a series of exhibitions, events, and studio visits with master artisans.

Weaving with Nature

April, 15 2022

For TLmag35, Brussels-based journalist Sarah Schug, wrote about two designers who are pursuing innovative techniques in weaving using natural materials like pine needles & roots

Lionel Estève: Jolie Pluie

April, 11 2022

TLmag spoke to Lionel Estève about his current exhibition, “Jolie Pluie,” on view at Grzegorzki Shows in Berlin, his ongoing fascination with rain, and why challenging situations often lead to the best results.

Vuokko Nurmesniemi: A Finnish Pioneer

April, 08 2022

For TLmag35, Finnish journalist Jutta Ylä Mononen, wrote about the fascinating story of textile designer, artist and entrepreneur Vuokko Nurmesniemi and her ground-breaking print designs that changed the face of fashion.

PAD Paris: Preview

April, 05 2022

On April 5th, PAD Paris opens its doors for 5 days of modern and contemporary decorative arts, design, and craft. TLmag previews some of highlights to expect at this esteemed fair.

Bela Silva & Vera Vermeersch: Tree of Life

April, 01 2022

In their duo-exhibition, “Tree of Life”, artists Bela Silva and Vera Vermeersch offer an homage to Italy, its landscape, culture and history through a series of ceramics and tapestries. On view at Spazio Nobile Gallery through May 15,

Sustainable Colour

March, 29 2022

From onion skins to bio-waste, an exhibition in Helsinki spotlights the growing movement of using natural dyes on a small and large scale.

Pierre Charpin: Avec le dessin

March, 24 2022

The Hotel des Arts in Toulon presents a comprehensive survey of drawings by French designer, Pierre Charpin. Defined by bold color and sensuous forms and shapes, the exhibition offers an intimate look at this captivating and creative universe.

The Origins and Legacy of Biosphere 2

March, 21 2022

For TLmag36: All Is Landscape, guest editor, Bas Smets, invited author and activist, Kathelin Gray, to write about her experience and connections to the Biosphere 2, an experimental and ambitious project about the earth and climate change.