Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah’s headpieces for Lexus combine Japanese principles with African craftsmanship
'Freedom to Move' explores the face mask through craftsmanship, culture, global history and technology Read more >
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Adjaye Associates’ Edo Museum of West African Art aims to reconnect people with their history
The new museum is designed to engage local communities and reclaim history Read more >
Read ‘The Land Issue’ – Note from the editor
Read February's - 'The Land Issue' online for free Read more >
Radio Alhara creates a platform for a global creative community from Palestine
Launched in Palestine, Radio Alhara has connected creatives from all over the world Read more >
United in Design aims to address the lack of diversity within the design field
The charitable organisation is founded by interior designers Sophie Ashby and Alex Dauley Read more >
identity’s highlights from Dubai Design Week 2020
We highlight designs from the UAE Designer Exhibition to Tashkeel's exhibition Read more >
Sahel Al Hiyari’s monolithic Barghouti House integrates into the landscape
The Amman-based building aims to preserve its endangered landscape Read more >
SpaceContinuum’s Flying Saucer restoration sees it returned to its original design
The Brutalist Sharjah building returns the structure to its original design Read more >
‘Desert Cast: Towards an Identity’ uses architecture to explore local Kuwaiti identity
'Desert Cast' was exhibited at 1971 Design Space in Sharjah Read more >
Christopher Benton’s ‘How to Be at Rest’ installation challenges traditional perceptions of design
The installation was part of the 'UAE Designer Exhibition' during Dubai Design Week 2020 Read more >
‘A Thobe Story’ by Naqsh Collective features garments embroidered by Palestinian refugee women
The 'thobes' were showcased during Abu Dhabi Art last year Read more >
Ghassan Salameh on organising Dubai Design Week 2020 during a global pandemic
Ghassan Salameh curated the UAE Designer Exhibition during Dubai Design Week Read more >
Studio EM designs Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in Dubai
The studio's design celebrates simplicity with organic niches and natural materials Read more >
Viktor Udzenija selects 10 contemporary designs from the Middle East for Christie’s auction
The pieces are part of Christie's inaugural Middle Eastern Modern & Contemporary Art & Design auction Read more >
id Library: Books that present art and architecture’s role in preserving memory and exploring race and grief
The two books in our library this month tackle topics such as race, memory, grief, loss and hope Read more >
CEBRA Architecture’s Qasr Al Hosn masterplan connects Abu Dhabi’s past and present
The masterplan include the Fort, the Cultural Foundation, a public park and a prayer hall Read more >
L.S. Design creates minimalist Train Beach Club in Dubai
Train Beach Club by L.S. Design features textured finishes, a sober colour palette and sculptural lighting Read more >
studio bruno guelaff designs modern beachside home in Dubai
The villa by studio bruno guelaff was shortlisted for the identity Design Awards 2020 Read more >
‘From the UK to the UAE’ showcases British design during Dubai Design Week
Designers such as Tom Faulkner, David Harber and Julian Chichester are part of the showcase Read more >
Designers across the Middle East revisit traditional craft to create contemporary furniture and objects
identity curates a selection of objects that represent the Middle East’s intangible heritage Read more >