‘Eastern Blocks II: Concrete Landscapes of the Former Eastern Bloc’
The second photographic survey from independent publishing house Zupagrafika considers the building style that dominates much of Eastern Europe. Architectural historian Kateryna Malaia tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘The Shakers: A World in the Making’, Falé and the Hannah Ryggen Triennale
The Vitra Design Museum considers how Shakers have inspired designers. Then: we head to Senegal to meet the co-founder of Falé, a brand focusing on hand-spun cotton. Finally, the Hannah Ryggen Triennale in Norway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Extra: ‘Across the Spooniverse’
In San Diego the Mingei International Museum’s latest exhibition explores how the humble spoon is a vessel for human creativity across the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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London Design Biennale, Finnish Glass Biennale, Art Deco in Shanghai
The London Design Biennale’s director, Victoria Broackes, and experiential designer and author Rachel Botsman discuss this year’s event and the latter’s “Roots of Trust” installation, which reimagines a historical design artefact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Extra: Mariana Ralo
As part of this year’s Lisbon Design Week, artist Mariana Ralo produced a vast tapestry crafted from nautical rope and rubber for the courtyard at Locke da Santa Joanna hotel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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