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I value how this show innovatively highlights the physical relationship to interior design.

This recent article from The Christian Science Monitor on Destination Crenshaw highlights the need for cultural design and intentional public/private investments -- something so necessary can feel like gentrification if we collectively turn our back on what improvement is needed for the people living in our communities today. Surviving or flourishing is our choice. Crenshaw chooses FLOURSHING.

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"According to the exhibition, many Brutalist buildings “face widespread public aversion” and are dubbed as “ugly” structures globally. However, there is simultaneously a growing recognition of their cultural value, sparking preservation efforts. In fact, the exhibition explores the options these structures are left with, be it renovation or demolition, and the challenges accompanying these decisions." Brutalism enthusiasts and critics alike should visit our latest exhibition, Capital Brutalism! Learn more about it in this article from Arch Daily.

In the intricate realm where fibres and threads are woven together, carpets and rugs emerge not just as functional objects but as masterpieces of craftsmanship. They stand as silent storytellers, whispering tales of mystical realms and transcendent paradises. Read my latest for identity below:

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗗𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲? Copenhagen’s historic Old Stock Exchange building, nearing its 400th anniversary, has been tragically destroyed by fire. This 17th-century icon, undergoing renovations, adds to a worrying trend of historic sites like Notre Dame and Glasgow School of Art suffering similar fates. This raises a crucial question: why do so many historic buildings catch fire during renovations? Read more about this: https://lnkd.in/eTRXza_H

Winter Light Where would you be, if you were to sit alone and enjoy the winter light? This is my place. Roman court at the Metropolitan Museum, New York. Not just because it is my favorite museum. Not just because I took small part in the making. Just it is a wonderful place to sit. And watch people. Quiet corner in a crazy city. All those hours spent drawing and modeling, imagining what this place would be like. But we couldn't see really. How people would walk around. How they would look at sculptures with total abandon. How they would take selfies with loved ones, laughing and be merry. How they would look up and see light playing patterns on the colonnade. Being an architect, this must be the best form of therapy. You get so bruised working in this profession. Seeing people enjoy your building, those bruises don't matter. You know a place well after visiting for decades. You arrive at a different time and place, with different colors and vibes and people. These could be rival civilizations locked in eternal battle. Now their artifacts: vases, statues, paintings or carpets, stand side-by-side. All serene, hostilities forgotten. With 20+ buildings built over a century, the Met is a maze. Even after drawing this whole museum from scratch I still get lost sometimes. Embarrassed, I would murmur some excuses, trying to find my way. My wife would refrain from comment. Wise woman. One learns to be humble here. The Met was built by generations of architects, each contributing within his/ her own lifetime. Together they made the museum we see today. In this way the museum is like a city. One person does not make a city. We all work within our time, hopefully towards a common goal. We shape our city. If we build a city that is hostile to its occupants, then we deserve to bear the consequences. We are not by-standers. Corrupt politicians or greedy developers don't take the whole blame. We are also to blame. And therefore act we must. And perhaps, if we do it right, we get to see something as beautiful as a museum in winter light. #Met #NewYork PS. History of the Met buildings. See link at first comment.

🏺History told in a different way: For the reopening of the Museum Schloss Fürstenberg, GROSSE8 created a video mapping on six porcelain vases. The aesthetic projections take you on a journey through the rich story of porcelain decoration - from landscape painting to modern abstraction. 🎥 Animated films are precisely projected onto the vases. Thanks to our innovative system, the image can be automatically readjusted in seconds to ensure perfect projections at all times. 👉 Still on display seven years later in the exhibition designed by Meiré und Meiré at the Museum Schloss Fürstenberg! https://lnkd.in/e3ejCPQM #GROSSE8 #videomapping #projectionmapping #porcelainvases #porcelainexhibition #projections #richhistory #porcelaindecoration #landscapepainting #modernabstraction #culturalheritage #exibition #throwback #tb

Public art has the power to transform entire communities. In places like Petare, Venezuela, vibrant street murals have brought people together, turning once-dangerous areas into hubs of creativity and hope. Public art isn't just decoration; it's a catalyst for change. Supporting public art projects can help shape urban landscapes, bringing a sense of pride and unity to neighborhoods. The story of Petare’s transformation shows how art fosters social engagement, encourages dialogue, and creates shared spaces where people can connect and feel empowered. Collectors and art lovers have a unique opportunity to support these initiatives by investing in public art projects and working with artists to bring their visions to life. As we’ve seen from public art projects around the world, these installations create lasting legacies, serving as cultural landmarks that engage and inspire entire communities. Whether it's a large-scale sculpture or a colorful mural, public art plays a crucial role in shaping the places where we live and work, turning ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. #PublicArt #StreetArt #CommunityEngagement #UrbanTransformation #ArtForChange #CulturalImpact #AdrianNaranjophotography

Our NEWSLETTER is out ! 💡 Why are mural paintings so important to us? From ancient caves to modern cities, they have colored and illustrated our history. But why do they endure? What makes them so essential that we restore or create them anew? Is it their way of echoing our dreams and struggles through time? Or perhaps it is their power to transform neglected spaces into vibrant reflections of community pride and identity? Read it here (EN, IT, ES, FR) : https://lnkd.in/e-iqDtCg #MuralPaintings #MuralArtLegacy #CulturalReflections