Monthly Archives: April 2024

On Thursday morning, queuing up at the press desk outside the Australia Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia (running until November 24, 2024), I overheard the press officer sharing her experience with another journalist. … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at plasters and at the symbolical meaning of bandages in art; let's continue the health and art thread by looking at another item that we associate with physical impairment, but with elegance as well – … Continue reading →

As a child, there's a certain comfort in the simple act of receiving a brightly colored plaster for a scraped knee or a minor wound, little dramas that may occur while riding a bicycle or playing with friends. It's a … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at an architecture exhibition currently on in Taipei. Yet, quite often, when looking for inspirations for a creative project in architecture, you won't necessarily find them in the most famous and highest buildings in the … Continue reading →

Architecture isn't just about bricks and mortar; it's a living reflection of the times, echoing the values, dreams, and essence of an era. This sentiment is at the heart of an exhibition currently on at Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post we looked at countries employing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to influence political elections in specific areas of the world. Yet earlier on this week there was also a report that raised more fears about the use of AI … Continue reading →

Elections can be exciting times when there are valid candidates to cheer and when you feel that a positive change may come if they get elected. Yet in our times things have become extremely complicated: social media radically changed the … Continue reading →

Wearables, that is garments and accessories integrating multifunctional devices with different functions (such as body temperature regulators) have been the subject of exhibitions and books as well over the past decade. Despite initial enthusiasm for these futuristic ideas that gave … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we looked at a few designers enhancing their garments with 3D printed details or incorporating them in conceptual ways. Let's continue the thread with a brief focus on 3D printed small parts and accessories. As seen in … Continue reading →

Upon entering the section dedicated to the pursuit of performance at the "Superpower Design" exhibition at the Centre d'Innovation et de Design (CID) in Hornu, Belgium, visitors are greeted by a peculiar hybrid figure. Its upper body resembles that of … Continue reading →