Coming Soon: Design Miami/Basel
Highlights of the global design forum have just been announced.
The fourteenth edition of Design Miami/Basel (June 11-16, 2019) will feature forty-two galleries from twelve countries and thirteen Curios, making this the largest Curio program to date.
Aric Chen, Curatorial Director overseeing both the Basel and Miami Beach exhibitions selected this year’s theme, Earth, commenting, “It’s not just design’s role in exploring materials, and ways of making, living, consuming and producing that have taken on new urgency as our impact on the planet becomes all too clear. Design and designers also help to articulate the future, and this year we want to highlight what designers are seeing as human activity continues to alter the very nature of Earth.”
Below are five highlights of the coming fair:
- Design at Large will showcase large-scale works and installations.
- The Swarovski Designers of the Future Award will honor promising young designers or design studios
- Genetic Metropolis at Friedman Benda will present an exhibition of the seminal Italian architect, designer and theoretician Andrea Branzi
- Scandinavian Design at Galleri Feldt will focus on groundbreaking Scandinavian design.
- Gio Ponti at Nilufar Gallery will present vintage and contemporary pieces including the Triennale armchair showcased at the IX Triennale in Milan in 1951.
The Latest
Brimming with Warmth
Atlas Concorde’s porcelain tiles enhance the contemporary design of this villa in Bodrum, Turkey
The Lighthouse
Carrie Das has completed a beachfront home that bridges Asia-inspired minimalism and touches of British heritage
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Frieze announce launch of Frieze Abu Dhabi
The move marks a new chapter in the emirate’s role on the global art calendar.
For Those Who Know
Gaggenau’s new Expressive series draws inspiration from Bauhaus principles and the minimalism of modernist architecture
Eternal Flow
Inspired by the open seas and its five-star location on the Palm Jumeirah, this nature-inspired home by Katrin & Muse Design brims with inspiration
Where Faith, Knowledge and Community Converge
Conceived by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women in Qatar is the first purpose-built contemporary women’s mosque in the Muslim world
An Ethereal Stay
A bespoke, cultural and spiritual adventure awaits in the remote, magical Kingdom of Mustang with the all-inclusive Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection hotel
Celebrating artistry, heritage, and community
Casamia & Mustard & Linen host a cultural exchange celebrating Emirati Women’s Day
Skyline Serenity
A family home in Almaty, Kazakhstan blends modern architecture, bespoke craftsmanship and global design icons
Trend Group supplies to the Red Sea’s most prestigious projects
Mohamad Chehab, the general manager of Trend Group Middle East talks about the group's involvement in the Red Sea Projects
A New Chapter in Surfaces
APE Grupo brings Spanish expertise to the Middle East with a flagship showroom designed for visionaries
The Art of Distinction
Influenced by Art Deco design, Supreme by TREDEX now features a striking Matt Bourbon finish