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Extra: Ljubljana Biennial
Our Balkans correspondent, Guy De Launey, visits the Slovenian capital for the world’s longest-running design biennial.
Fashion round-up
We tour Europe for a men’s fashion round-up, taking in Florence, Milan and Paris. Plus: we discuss a new book showcasing the craft cultures that have shaped fashion in Africa for centuries.
Extra: Danish Embassy in London
Marie-Louise Høstbo, creative director of Fritz Hansen, reflects on the Danish Embassy in London, and the design pieces featured there.
Festival special
Highlights from the design calendar, with reports from Tallinn, Basel and Copenhagen.
Extra: ‘Studies of a Table’ at 3 Days of Design
We head to an exhibition that focuses on the table, looking at what this utilitarian item can and should be.
Salone del Mobile 2022, part 2
From design dynasties to immersive experiences and street-side showrooms, we explore some of the best of Salone del Mobile 2022.
Extra: Salone del Mobile: Yves Béhar
We check in with Swiss-born, US-based industrial designer Yves Béhar of Fuseprojects to learn about his plans at Salone del Mobile and find out about designing on the cutting edge of technology.
Salone del Mobile 2022
The design world’s biggest event, Salone del Mobile, is here. We kick off our coverage with a roundtable in Milan on the importance of the event. Plus: we visit an exhibition by Swiss foundation Pro Helvetia and learn about Ikea’s plans for the week – and future too.
Extra: Radical rooms – power of the plan
We explore Riba’s exhibition on the power relations embedded within the layout of our domestic spaces, meeting collaborators of the project architect Charles Holland and visual artist Di Mainstone.
Hotels, restaurants and dining halls
We get hospitable with British interior designer Tara Bernerd and drop into the office of multidisciplinary designer Tom Dixon. Plus: we pay a visit to a new dining hall at the University of Cambridge by architects Feilden Fowles.
