Digital Legacies: Food
Mar 15, 2022by Julius Wiedemann Mar 15, 2022
Julius Wiedemann examines prevalent scenarios pertaining to the scarcity and abundance of food, as relationships between food production and technology grow ever closer.
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Midjourney: in the middle of the universe and multiverse of AI imagination
Oct 01, 2022by Sunena V Maju Oct 01, 2022
While the AI programme Midjourney creates a stir in the creative and technological world, STIR speaks with four designers about Midjourney and their exploration on the platform.
Five creators share their 'Art of Storytelling' at Kartell during London Design Festival
Sep 30, 2022by Almas Sadique Sep 30, 2022
Alexandra Walker, Morag Myerscough, Osman Yousefzada, Tim Marlow OBE, and Vadim Grigoryan illustrated and explained their modes of storytelling at the event.
Digital tapestries: the vibrant AI-powered rug-work of Orkhan Mammadov
Sep 27, 2022by Manu Sharma Sep 27, 2022
Azerbaijani digital artist Orkhan Mammadov discusses his massive digital tapestries that combine history, culture and cutting-edge technology.
Installation artist Jen Lewin speaks about her Burning Man project and the art practice
Aug 31, 2022by Sukanya Deb Aug 31, 2022
The American artist is presenting a new 8000 square foot interactive sculpture at Burning Man 2022, that utilises reclaimed plastic and sets the stage for climate responsive art.
AMDL Circle forges a home for science in a sculptural lattice with the Novartis Pavillon
Aug 22, 2022by Sunena V Maju Aug 22, 2022
After winning the international competition for the design of the Novartis Pavillon, AMDL Circle's circular structure takes shape as a self-powered art installation in Basel, Switzerland.
Visual design for a world without borders
Aug 20, 2022by Bhawna Jaimini Aug 20, 2022
A conversation with art director and production designer Hashim Ali on his work on the viral hit Pasoori for Coke Studio Season 14.
Studio Other Spaces’ wine tasting pavilion in Sonoma Valley celebrates the ephemeral
Aug 11, 2022by Zohra Khan Aug 11, 2022
Vertical Panorama Pavilion by Olafur Eliasson and Sebastian Behmann is a kaleidoscopic celebration of the microclimate of the famed Donum Estate in Northern California.
Istituto Marangoni’s 'Expanded Universes' peers into objects & sceneries of the future
Jul 28, 2022by Almas Sadique Jul 28, 2022
At the recently concluded Milan Design Week, Istituto Marangoni Milano Design School presented an array of phygital exhibitions and experiences under Expanded Universes.
'Nebel Leben' by Fujiko Nakaya removes foggy thoughts on ecological concerns
Jul 28, 2022by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 28, 2022
Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya's exhibition Nebel Leben at Haus der Kunst, Munich, presents a series of immersive fog sculptures to address the urgency to gauge the ecological imbalance.
STIRring Dreams: The anatomical variations of Tobias Gremmler’s at Venice Biennale
Jul 24, 2022by Sukanya Deb Jul 24, 2022
As part of the new audio-visual artwork presented, the artist cuts past the boundaries of art viewership towards an installation that immerses the audience into the space
Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to 'The Last Supper' painting
Jul 19, 2022by STIRworld Jul 19, 2022
Activists belonging to Just Stop Oil glued their hands to the copy of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Royal Academy, London, to draw attention to climate catastrophe.
Italian curator Beatrice Leanza announced as new director of mudac
Jul 14, 2022by Jincy Iype Jul 14, 2022
Renowned critic, author, and curator Beatrice Leanza has been named the new director for the Cantonal Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts in Lausanne, Switzerland.
STIRring Dreams: Zhang Zikang curates the Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale
Jul 11, 2022by Sukanya Deb Jul 11, 2022
Meta-space by Zhang Zikang looks at the continuities between virtual reality and spirituality, with the use of AI generated art, a conversation between nature and culture.
Body and mind: Exploring Filip Custic's 'pi(x)el' and Alex Hug's ‘Touch Again’
Jul 07, 2022by Manu Sharma Jul 07, 2022
Multidisciplinary artists Filip Custic and Alex Hug discuss their works, along with the physical and mental preoccupations that they are built upon.
STIRring Dreams: Muhannad Shono presents 'The Teaching Tree' at Venice Art Biennale
Jul 04, 2022by Sukanya Deb Jul 04, 2022
The Teaching Tree at Saudi Arabia pavilion at Venice Art Biennale considers knowledge production, accumulation, migration and revolution, through the lens of the ecological present.
ecoLogicStudio and Otrivin partner to create a lab that helps protect our breathing
Jun 24, 2022by STIRworld Jun 24, 2022
Presented in London, the Otrivin Air Lab harvests carbon dioxide, purify polluted urban air, and 3D print plastic free biodegradable products in an open, workshop space format.
From plastic waste to fodder for 3D printing, Polyformer bridges the gap
Jun 18, 2022by STIRworld Jun 18, 2022
Polyformer by Reitan Chang is a 3D printed innovation that reduces and recycles PET plastic bottles into filaments for 3D printers, virtually initiating a self-sustaining cycle.
Being an artist means going toward the unknown: Italian illustrator Emiliano Ponzi
Jun 17, 2022by Jincy Iype Jun 17, 2022
STIR caught up with Italian illustrator Emiliano Ponzi, who created the six famed posters that are a tribute to the 60 years of Salone del Mobile.Milano.
Histovery opens an intimate portal to Notre-Dame at the National Building Museum
Jun 15, 2022by STIRworld Jun 15, 2022
Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition by Histovery unravels the cathedral’s 850-year-history in mixed reality experience at the National Building Museum in Washington DC.
In its debut, Fuorisalone Award 2022 unveils the design envoys of Milan Design Week
Jun 14, 2022by STIRworld Jun 14, 2022
Fuorisalone Award 2022 brings forth works that created an impression in the collective memory of the fair’s sizeable public, resonating with the energy at Milan Design Week.
The Plus factory by BIG is a green landmark for furniture manufacturing industry
Jun 13, 2022by STIRworld Jun 13, 2022
With a sustainable approach to shape factories of the future and its experience, BIG reinvents the architecture of the manufacturing industry in The Plus for Vestre in Norway.
Masquespacio to question the boundaries of art and design at the Milan Design Week
May 30, 2022by Zohra Khan May 30, 2022
The Spanish design agency will be presenting Forms & Textures as a set of ambiguous objects conceived from transforming a line on paper into a 3D-printed entity.
OMA completes Taipei Performing Arts Center with theatres fixed to a cubical core
May 16, 2022by Jerry Elengical May 16, 2022
Located near Taipei’s Shilin Night Market, the long-awaited project offers a fresh take on theatres, with an additive, futuristic form to portray it as an inclusive hub for culture.
Tabitha Swanson’s digital fashion creation blurs the line between fashion and art
May 05, 2022by Sukanya Deb May 05, 2022
Berlin-based artist and designer Tabitha Swanson looks at creating impossible fabrics while treating digital fashion as a move towards sustainability in the industry.
The Monash Woodside Building by Grimshaw is a study in regenerative architecture
May 02, 2022by Jincy Iype May 02, 2022
Grimshaw's Monash Woodside Building for Technology and Design is certified as Passivhaus and Australia’s most ultra-low energy educational building with all-electric services.
‘Chasing Andy Warhol’ commemorates the late artist's life in New York City
Apr 29, 2022by STIRworld Apr 29, 2022
Chasing Andy Warhol, an immersive walk tour based on the life of the late American artist, is currently taking place in New York's East Village.
STIRring Dreams: Rony Plesl's 'Trees Grow from the Sky' introduces Vitrum Vivum
Apr 19, 2022by Dilpreet Bhullar Apr 19, 2022
The Czech sculptor's site-specific installation of four large-scale glass sculptures for the Biennale Arte 2022 marks the world premiere of a unique glass casting technology.
The festive world of the Fábrica de Cultura: School of Arts and Popular Traditions
Apr 11, 2022by Jerry Elengical Apr 11, 2022
Prof. Hubert Klumpner of ETH Zurich dives into the unique proposition of supporting the production of the Carnival of Barranquilla in Colombia with this adaptive reuse venture.
Kyiv in the face of Moscow
Apr 04, 2022by Vladimir Belogolovsky Apr 04, 2022
Ukraine-born Vladimir Belogolovsky speaks on the architecture of war, resilience in the face of it, and how architects globally can help in rebuilding Ukraine.
The Lotus Eletre brings electric mobility to the luxury sports car realm
Apr 02, 2022by Anmol Ahuja Apr 02, 2022
Dubbed the world’s first ‘hyper SUV’, the bold design of the Lotus Eletre merges the agility of a sports car with extraordinary comfort, accessibility, and performance.
Mise-en-scène with STIR: The best of film architecture at Oscars 2022
Mar 29, 2022by Anmol Ahuja Mar 29, 2022
From desert worlds to rustic barns to carnival funhouses and abstract edifices, STIR brings you enticing conversations with four of this year’s Oscar nominated production designers.
Digital art of 'One and Zero Makes Two' brings to life existential principles
Mar 26, 2022by Dilpreet Bhullar Mar 26, 2022
Cem Sonel with his exhibition One and Zero Makes Two at Anna Laudel, Istanbul, inquires into existential concepts of existence and non-existence with his practice.
The Railway Farm in Paris explores agro-urbanism within a social welfare fabric
Mar 25, 2022by Jincy Iype Mar 25, 2022
With The Railway Farm, Grand Huit and Melanie Drevet Paysagiste merge agriculture with affordable housing and create jobs for the vulnerable sections of the Parisian district.
Salone del Mobile.Milano's 60th edition to take place from June 7-12, 2022
Mar 16, 2022by Jincy Iype Mar 16, 2022
Milan Design Week 2022 will address prime themes of restarting, adapting, sustainability, ecological transition and the future of living within its much-anticipated programme.
In conversation with Vincent Leroy on the development of his practice
Feb 18, 2022by Sukanya Deb Feb 18, 2022
Vincent Leroy speaks about the materiality and monumental nature of his international site-specific installations, across exhibitory spaces and naturally forming environments.
Celebrating CENTO3, Italian designer Achille Castiglioni’s last project
Feb 16, 2022by STIRworld Feb 16, 2022
An accidental discovery made by Castiglioni’s sons, the writing instruments were realised by a three-part collaboration between EGO.M, Fondazione Achille Castiglioni, and Gianfranco Cavaglià.
Stine Deja’s ‘Dawn Chorus’ contemplates transhumanism through cryopreservation
Feb 15, 2022by Vidur Sethi Feb 15, 2022
In exhibition abandon all hope ye who enter here, Stine Deja’s Dawn Chorus: Beta deliberates upon transhumanism through the speculative framework of cryogenic freezing.
Digital Legacies: Emissions
Feb 15, 2022by Julius Wiedemann Feb 15, 2022
Julius Wiedemann discusses the intertwined issues of advancing technology and carbon-intensive development models, alongside their repercussions on the climate and energy crises.
AA Murakami’s 'Silent Fall' at London’s Burlington Gardens tantalises all the senses
Jan 23, 2022by Shraddha Nair Jan 23, 2022
Supported by Superblue, the immersive installation by Studio Swine takes viewers through aromas of fresh foliage, woody bark, tree sap, earth and pine.
Chennai Photo Biennale navigates visible implications of photography
Jan 22, 2022by Dilpreet Bhullar Jan 22, 2022
In the first part of a three-part series, STIR examines the curatorial framework of the third edition of Chennai Photo Biennale titled Maps of Disquiet.
Beaubourg on the Moskva River: GES-2 House of Culture by Renzo Piano
Jan 20, 2022by Vladimir Belogolovsky Jan 20, 2022
Vladimir Belogolovsky reviews GES-2 House of Culture, the first built work by Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Russia.
Digital Legacies: Project Management
Jan 18, 2022by Julius Wiedemann Jan 18, 2022
Julius Wiedemann analyses the ubiquity of digital tools in managing collaborative workplace processes, charting a potential path for their evolution in tandem with technology.
'Monet, Renoir, and Chagall' is a journey from Impressionism to Modernism
Jan 14, 2022by Dilpreet Bhullar Jan 14, 2022
The immersive exhibition at Bassin des Lumières, Bordeaux, relooked at the canonical paintings from the Impressionist period to offer an experience nurtured by immersive art.
Madrid's MO de Movimiento restaurant is built from recycled and upcycled material
Jan 11, 2022by Devanshi Shah Jan 11, 2022
Spanish deisgner Lucas Muñoz’s latest venture in Madrid utilises vernacular knowledge and technology to create an innovative approach to sustainable design.
BMW unveils revolutionary new iX Flow with colour changing E Ink technology
Jan 06, 2022by Jerry Elengical Jan 06, 2022
At CES 2022 in Las Vegas, USA, the German automotive manufacturer debuted a car that uses electrophoretic colouring to provide avenues for infinite exterior body customisation.
Artists who celebrate maximalism and euphoria in their art
Dec 30, 2021by Rahul Kumar Dec 30, 2021
Looking back at the year 2021, we refocus on a selection of artists who create works with a burst of colour or at a massive scale.
Remarkable product designs of 2021 that champion innovation and sustainability
Dec 17, 2021by Jincy Iype Dec 17, 2021
Here is STIR’s round-up of the most inventive and functional product and industrial designs of 2021, from a dissolving soap container to lighting that sanitises public spaces.
The new face of fashion retail: the facade design of luxury brands
Dec 16, 2021by Devanshi Shah Dec 16, 2021
From Prada to Bulgari: a look back at five mesmerising facades for luxury retail stores that transformed the urban streetscape and showcased brand identity.
To the Moon, Mars, and beyond: Innovative space architecture projects from 2021
Dec 12, 2021by Jerry Elengical Dec 12, 2021
STIR presents some of the most exciting space design projects - from vehicles to entire settlements - that share a vision of how humanity can settle on other worlds.
Azade Koker’s 'Murder of a Mannequin' critiques conventional symbols of femininity
Dec 04, 2021by Dilpreet Bhullar Dec 04, 2021
Multimedia artist Azade Koker’s exhibition Murder of a Mannequin at Zilberman Gallery, Istanbul, reassesses the conformist-consumerist views on female beauty.
The art of what remains: A look at the new direction of Puneet Kaushik
Dec 01, 2021by Sameer Abraham Thomas Dec 01, 2021
Artist Puneet Kaushik presents an expanded oeuvre at his solo exhibition titled Threads of Time – The Material Memoirs at Gallery Espace, New Delhi.
bFRIENDS bioplastic desk objects pave the way for sustainable manufacturing
Nov 28, 2021by Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Nov 28, 2021
A collaboration between Pearson Lloyd, Batch.Works, and Bene, the 3D-printed recyclable desktop objects made from waste comprises pen pots, trays, and versatile stands.
Makhno Studio envisions Plan C.: a self-sustaining settlement on terraformed Mars
Nov 27, 2021by Jerry Elengical Nov 27, 2021
Imagining what life on the red planet might look like in the future, the Ukraine-based studio has envisioned a torus-shaped development that channels elements of science fiction.
Sea Art Festival 2021 harks on fluidity of water-bodies to revisit non-/human ecology
Nov 13, 2021by Dilpreet Bhullar Nov 13, 2021
The sixth edition of Sea Art Festival, titled Non-/Human Assemblages with diverse in-situ installations illustrates the necessity of an empathetic, shared non-/human ecology.
UNSCRIPTED with Satyendra Pakhalé: The Truth of the Matter
Nov 12, 2021by Zohra Khan Nov 12, 2021
A closer look at the life of Amsterdam-based Indian designer Satyendra Pakhalé, his love for painting, and his sacred trust in the power of curiosity, reveals this UNSCRIPTED episode.
MK Leung on sustainable architecture and human-centric design
Nov 11, 2021by Devanshi Shah Nov 11, 2021
As the Director of Sustainable Design at Ronald Lu & Partners, Hong Kong, MK Leung talks to STIR about how the term sustainability can be put into practice.
Frieze London 2021: a springboard for new and experimental voices in art
Oct 20, 2021by Dilpreet Bhullar Oct 20, 2021
Frieze London 2021 opened at Regent’s Park saw the convergence of collectors, gallerists, and art enthusiasts after the gap of a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Post pandemic art exhibitions in the wake of NFTs
Oct 16, 2021by Srinivas Aditya Mopidevi Oct 16, 2021
Reflecting on the Terrain Offline exhibition, held at the Bikaner House, New Delhi, we delve into the wave of NFTs and the making of physical exhibitions after the pandemic.
Patricia Piccinini's hyperreal sculptures emphasise the reality of anthropomorphism
Oct 08, 2021by Dilpreet Bhullar Oct 08, 2021
The idea of anthropomorphism embedded in the hyperreal sculptures by the Australian artist Patricia Piccinini is a way to forge a relationship between the world of humans and animals.
Harshit Agrawal's 'Exo-stential' is India’s first solo artificial intelligence art show
Oct 05, 2021by Rahul Kumar Oct 05, 2021
Going beyond the wonderment of artificial intelligence making works of art, artist Harshit Agrawal speaks of the immense potential through sheer quantum of data this genre can use.
Pursuing intelligent creative systems with Iranian artist Arash Akbari
Oct 02, 2021by Manu Sharma Oct 02, 2021
Tehran-based transdisciplinary artist Arash Akbari discusses his artificial intelligence centric arts practice, and explores the generation of self-propelling digital setups.
Tile trends in evidence at the ongoing 38th edition of Cersaie
Sep 29, 2021by Jincy Iype Sep 29, 2021
STIR captures the main trends in tiles observed at and identified by Cersaie, the international exhibition for ceramics, bathroom furnishings, architecture, and design, in Italy.
‘Between Forests and Skies’ embodies precise irregularity in aluminium at LDF 2021
Sep 18, 2021by Jerry Elengical Sep 18, 2021
Developed by Nebbia Works for the London Design Festival 2021 at the V&A Museum, this immersive pavilion highlights the importance of low-carbon materials and circular design.
Chronometric sculptures by augmented reality veteran Marjan Moghaddam
Sep 17, 2021by Manu Sharma Sep 17, 2021
3D CGI artist Marjan Moghaddam discusses the future of augmented and virtual reality in social spaces, and sheds light on her unique, figurative motion-sculpture practice.
Drillog by Shion is a drill nibbed pen that holds ink in its spiral grooves
Sep 14, 2021by Anmol Ahuja Sep 14, 2021
Boasting aircraft grade precision in its literally “groovy” design, Drillog by Shion Co. Ltd. is a subtle fusion of Japanese design and cutting edge engineering.
'Sturm & Drang' exhibition at Prada's Milan Osservatorio unpacks ins and outs of CGI
Sep 13, 2021by Jerry Elengical Sep 13, 2021
The exhibition - a collaboration between Fondazione Prada, Armature Globale, gta Exhibitions, and ETH Zurich - presents themed spaces depicting inner workings of CGI production.
A guide to the galleries and exhibitions lighting up Milan Design Week 2021
Sep 08, 2021by Jerry Elengical Sep 08, 2021
With the 59th Salone del Mobile in full flow in its new format, STIR at Supersalone highlights a selection of galleries and exhibitions currently livening up the city of Milan.
Six young designers to look out for at Salone del Mobile 2021
Sep 06, 2021by Bianca Felicori Sep 06, 2021
Bianca Felicori highlights for STIR six exhibits at the recently opened Supersalone that tackle themes of sustainability and inclusion, united by a desire to solve everyday problems.
Alessandra Salaris on curating experiences into spaces and images
Aug 31, 2021by Nitija Immanuel Aug 31, 2021
With an interesting journey, unique visual language, and a diverse portfolio, the Italian interior designer and stylist offers her seasoned point of view in an interview with STIR.
Seeking the spirit in digital art through the works of Riccardo Franco-Loiri
Aug 28, 2021by Manu Sharma Aug 28, 2021
Italian artist Riccardo Franco-Loiri discusses his works that he presents under his pseudo name Akasha, and his emotive and captivating approach towards digital arts practices.
BIG and ICON unveil Mars Dune Alpha - a 3D-printed habitat for the red planet
Aug 19, 2021by Jerry Elengical Aug 19, 2021
Developed as part of NASA’s CHAPEA simulation program at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, USA, the structure will aid in research into manned missions to the Martian surface.
Kengo Kuma, VAVA launch eyewear inspired by architecture, created from castor beans
Aug 18, 2021by Jincy Iype Aug 18, 2021
STIR speaks with VAVA founder, Pedro da Silva, about the capsule of 3D-printed sunglasses inspired by Kuma’s works, blending architecture and sustainable design.
Digital Legacies: Management
Aug 10, 2021by Julius Wiedemann Aug 10, 2021
Julius Wiedemann delves into the evolution of modern business environments, their generational divides, and the effects of readymade systems and real-time feedback loops.
Artist Stephanie Dinkins discusses race, gender and digital inequalities
Jul 31, 2021by Shraddha Nair Jul 31, 2021
A transmedia artist based in New York, Stephanie Dinkins speaks with STIR about the biases in data and cultural erasure in artificial intelligence and other digital systems.
UNSCRIPTED with Matali Crasset: The ‘Arco Iris’ Emancipation
Jul 30, 2021by Anmol Ahuja Jul 30, 2021
French industrial and product designer, Matali Crasset, equates her disdain for monochrome with her greed for living on this week’s vibrant UNSCRIPTED episode.
Luxury luggage in the fast lane: an interview with Simone Schedoni
Jul 27, 2021by Jincy Iype Jul 27, 2021
STIR speaks with Schedoni’s President about the company’s 141-year-legacy, from making handcrafted shoes to creating bespoke leather luggage for supercars like Ferrari, Bugatti.
MVRDV unveils LAD HQ, an agriculture oasis in the heart of Shanghai
Jul 19, 2021by STIRworld Jul 19, 2021
LAD HQ by MVRDV combines high and low tech sustainable solutions under one soaring technological roof.
Digital Legacies: Nature
Jul 13, 2021by Julius Wiedemann Jul 13, 2021
Julius Wiedemann traces the evolution of relationships between technology and nature throughout history while delving into what they may spell out for the future.
Climate care and planet love inform the Vienna Biennale for Change 2021
Jul 12, 2021by Aastha D. Jul 12, 2021
STIR speaks with Elisabeth Falkensteiner and Baerbel Mueller, the curators for Ecologies and Politics of the Living at the Vienna Biennale that aims to inspire alternative imaginations.
STIRring Together: Catalog for the Post-Human by Parsons & Charlesworth
Jul 06, 2021by Anmol Ahuja Jul 06, 2021
Showcasing a new kind of “augmented reality”, designers Tim Parsons and Jessica Charlesworth interact with STIR on the Post-Human and their catalog for its enhancement.
Federico Clapis uses humour and satire to convey pertinent issues through his art
Jul 02, 2021by Rahul Kumar Jul 02, 2021
Straddling across media and formats, Federico Clapis transitioned into the digital format in undercover with the idea of entertainment before focusing on his art through online channels.
Berlin Design Week 2021 explores ‘New Traditions’ with Alexandra Klatt
Jun 27, 2021by Jincy Iype Jun 27, 2021
Director and curator of Berlin Design Week 2021, Alexandra Klatt, selects 10 talks and exhibitions that resonated best with the theme, stitching responsible design with ecological futures.
At the forefront of digital art with Vector Meldrew
Jun 25, 2021by Manu Sharma Jun 25, 2021
Exploring the pioneering spirit of British digital explorer, Vector Meldrew, through his stimulating work.
Loopy Chair by Nikolas Bentel is an avant-garde design evocative of a bike rack
Jun 09, 2021by Pallavi Mehra Jun 09, 2021
The bright yellow Loopy Chair by New York designer Nikolas Bentel, made using a single band of tubular steel, let people interact with furniture in a refreshing manner.
Gucci Garden Archetypes is a virtual exhibit celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary
May 27, 2021by Jerry Elengical May 27, 2021
Gucci marks its 100th birthday with 'Gucci Garden Archetypes', a multimedia exhibition inspired by the brand's 15 campaigns curated by Creative Director, Alessandro Michele.
Artist M Pravat responds to his immediate environment and material to create art
May 21, 2021by Rahul Kumar May 21, 2021
In his recent solo presentation, titled Fugitive Dust, at Vida Heydari Contemporary in Pune, Pravat exhibits works that pan across disciplines and media.
‘En Route’: a bio-concrete that is sustainable and strengthens over time
May 10, 2021by Devanshi Shah May 10, 2021
Designer Brigitte Kock and architect Irene Roca Moracia collaborate to create an innovative new material that adds a monetary value to the removal of invasive biological species.
Exploring the pioneering new media practice of Tigrelab
May 01, 2021by Manu Sharma May 01, 2021
Mathieu Felix of accomplished Barcelona-based studio Tigrelab discusses the group’s past and future.
Istanbul Design Biennial revisits empathy as an objective, a toolbox, and beyond
Apr 23, 2021by Aastha D. Apr 23, 2021
Through a series of offline and online spaces, the 5th edition of six-month long Istanbul Design Biennial continues to iterate means of caring as the fundamental principle of design.
A look at the top 10 proposals for the LAGI 2020 Fly Ranch Design Challenge
Apr 12, 2021by STIRworld Apr 12, 2021
The entries present an optimistic view of how the festival, and by extension, humanity, can live alongside nature within the framework of a decarbonised economy.
Carlo Ratti Associati’s ‘Hot Heart’ is an archipelago of heat-storing floating islands
Apr 03, 2021by Anmol Ahuja Apr 03, 2021
Winner of the Helsinki Energy Challenge to decarbonise the Finnish capital’s heating systems by 2030, this cluster of artificial islands will be a massive heat-storing recreational hub.
Visual abstraction with artist Maria Takeuchi
Mar 29, 2021by Manu Sharma Mar 29, 2021
Brooklyn-based Japanese audio-visual artist Maria Takeuchi, aka ÉMU, talks art, nature and quarantine.
Foshan Topway Design creates a stainless-steel “magic canyon” for ZCMETAL in China
Mar 19, 2021by Jincy Iype Mar 19, 2021
The ZCMETAL Headquarters & Exhibition Hall revel in its celebration of stainless-steel in its silvery interiors that evoke the texture and look of natural canyons.
Sneature is a bio-shoe with a mycelium sole and a 3D-knitted canine hair body
Mar 01, 2021by Anmol Ahuja Mar 01, 2021
Designed by German product designer Emilie Burfeind, Sneature is a waste-generated sneaker that looks at innovatively upcycling protein based waste material.
Morphing fauna with Berlin-based digital artist Sofia Crespo
Feb 27, 2021by Manu Sharma Feb 27, 2021
Sofia Crespo, who uses machine learning techniques to create images of biotic life, talks to STIR about her fascination with artificial life in the digital space.
Harshit Agrawal considers the notion of beauty, authorship in technology-based art
Feb 19, 2021by Girinandini Singh Feb 19, 2021
The AI artist speaks to STIR on authorship in art, beauty, representation, biases, and developing an inclusive foundation for artificial intelligence in art.
OMA to design Future Science and Technology City in Chengdu, China
Feb 11, 2021by Shreeparna Chatterjee Feb 11, 2021
As part of the 4.6-sq-km masterplan in Chengdu, Sichuan, OMA will design an international educational park, while GMP will develop a Transit Oriented Development (TOD).
The NGV Triennial considers art and audienceship in a post-COVID world
Feb 11, 2021by Avantika Shankar Feb 11, 2021
Experiential installations and immersive artworks at the NGV Triennial in Melbourne confront audiences with questions of co-habitation and complicity in public space.
At the NGV Triennial, a bio-material revolution is underway
Feb 03, 2021by Avantika Shankar Feb 03, 2021
The Triennial at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria considers a future in which nature regains control over architecture and design.
From the Iliad to the Museum of Troy
Jan 25, 2021by Deniz Incedayi Jan 25, 2021
Deniz Incedayi discusses the Museum of Troy by Yalin Architectural Design, an ancient Turkish site of the epic tale embodied in contemporary architecture.
Digital Legacies: Careers
Dec 29, 2020by Julius Wiedemann Dec 29, 2020
Julius Wiedemann questions the connotations of career in a fast-moving digital world and how human skills and technology can work together for the future.
Is it time to re-think the fundamentals of creating architecture?
Dec 19, 2020by Anne Feenstra Dec 19, 2020
What would change if architects leave their egos behind? Would architecture become more inclusive? Prof. Anne Feenstra examines.
Marshmallow Laser Feast is synonymous with pointillist aesthetic in VR experiences
Dec 11, 2020by Dilpreet Bhullar Dec 11, 2020
The British experiential collective strives to create a smooth immersive experience around the works to emphasise the interdependency between humans and ecology.
Defne Ayas and Natasha Ginwala on the curatorial framework of Gwangju Biennale
Dec 10, 2020by Rahul Kumar Dec 10, 2020
The Artistic Directors of the upcoming edition of the Gwangju Biennale talk about the ideas of evolution through cognitive and lived experiences as the theme for the event.
PERI group makes Germany’s first 3D-printed apartment building
Dec 03, 2020by STIRworld Dec 03, 2020
Using a 3D printer, PERI group builds a first-of-its kind apartment building in Wallenhausen, Bavaria that aims to demonstrate the possibilities in the future of built architecture.
Wine with a view: ORA converts former Renaissance house into a rustic winery
Nov 30, 2020by Anmol Ahuja Nov 30, 2020
Winery Nešetřil, located in the Czech Republic, acts on an elaborate spatial program for the production, tasting and selling of wine, in the historical town of Znojmo.
Why slow architecture matters: Anupama Kundoo writes on the power of time
Nov 28, 2020by Anupama Kundoo Nov 28, 2020
The Berlin-based architect observes the value of time in architecture, a discipline that she believes must build upon past constructs rather than reinventing the wheel.
BIG-designed Virgin Hyperloop pod ‘Pegasus’ completes first manned test run
Nov 19, 2020by Anmol Ahuja Nov 19, 2020
Deep in the Nevada desert, Virgin Hyperloop claims to have made transportation history recently as it successfully tested its Hyperloop pod with two human passengers.
Enzo Mari: In memoriam, with Richard Hutten, Fabio Novembre & Patricia Urquiola
Nov 10, 2020by Anmol Ahuja Nov 10, 2020
STIR speaks with three eminent designers and architects about the impact that Enzo Mari's designs and philosophies have had over their work.
Digital Legacies
Nov 05, 2020by Julius Wiedemann Nov 05, 2020
In this column, Julius Wiedemann takes up a series of interesting topics as he examines the boundless possibilities and influences of digital technology in designing the future.
Unseen Art: LN Tallur on 'Time Travel' being exhibited… but not quite
Nov 02, 2020by Jones John Nov 02, 2020
The conceptual artist tells STIR about his deconstruction of a Ramkinker Baij sculpture missing out on being exhibited.
Norwegian startup Othalo envisions homes made from recycled plastic
Oct 23, 2020by STIRworld Oct 23, 2020
Architect Julien de Smedt and Othalo are working in partnership with UN Habitat to produce homes out of plastic waste and provide sustainable and affordable housing for all.
Made in Taiwan: Curated by Ben Chiu
Oct 12, 2020by Jincy Iype Oct 12, 2020
STIR X Script Made In series: Ben Chiu of Taiwan Designers’ Web picks product designers inspired by nature: KIMU, Cheng Tsung Feng, Kamaro’an, NakNak, Ifu Chen and Chia Yu Hsu.
The Freudian Glitch
Oct 07, 2020by Rosalyn D`Mello Oct 07, 2020
Steirischer Herbst’s 2020 edition, Paranoia TV, adopts the screen as a medium of dissemination in a digital, pandemic world, but to what end?
Sahar Homami’s audio-visual performances trace the mystical lining to life
Sep 21, 2020by Dilpreet Bhullar Sep 21, 2020
Tehran-born, Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist Sahar Homami’s art practice interweaves philosophies of life with the technology to narrow the bridge between east and west.
Made in India: Curated by Anubhav Gupta
Sep 14, 2020by Jincy Iype Sep 14, 2020
STIR X Script Made In series: Anubhav Gupta picks vibrant and diverse product designs by Ishrat Sahgal, Tejas Sidnal, Chinar Farooqui, Tushant Bansal and SPIN from India.
Kabinka by Hello Wood resembles ‘Primitive Hut’, backs simple and sustainable living
Aug 18, 2020by Meghna Mehta Aug 18, 2020
The Hungarian firm’s cabin design advocates Tiny House Movement with Kabinka that can either be used as a private workstation or weekend retreat in the times of pandemic.
Democratising augmented reality with ALL World
Aug 13, 2020by Jones John Aug 13, 2020
The platform, for artists, founded by Sebastian ErraZuriz and Zander Eckbald brings self-publishing to AR ahead of its time.
Installation works of Takashi Kuribayashi imbibe metaphysical ideas on life
Aug 05, 2020by Dilpreet Bhullar Aug 05, 2020
The Japanese artist Takashi Kuribayashi’s mammoth-sized installations excavate the meaning of truth beyond the obvious nature of reality that shapes the human existence.
Korean boy band BTS expands the art experience with 22 artists across five cities
Jul 31, 2020by Sukanya Garg Jul 31, 2020
STIR speaks to Daehyung Lee, the Artistic Director of CONNECT-BTS, a global project at the crossroads of music and new media art in London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Seoul and New York.
Barak Chamo offers overview of his recent works with 'Sheer Appearances' in NY
Jun 26, 2020by Shraddha Nair Jun 26, 2020
Emerging Brooklyn-based new media artist Barak Chamo talks to STIR about his latest exhibition and perspective on the relationship of man and machine with regard to technology.
What lies ahead? Rafael Miranti Architects on prediction and hope post COVID-19
Jun 04, 2020by Rafael Arsono and Margareta Miranti Jun 04, 2020
STIR X ICA Pidilite present Design After COVID-19: Rafael Arsono and Margareta Miranti throw light on the way design and architecture is taking shape in Indonesia during lockdown.
STIR reviews ‘Her Name was Europa’, a 2020 documentary film by OJOBOCA
May 28, 2020by Utkarsh May 28, 2020
In the last of a two-part feature on filmmakers Anja Dornieden and Juan David González Monroy, STIR explores their recent feature film made under their moniker OJOBOCA.
Carlo Ratti’s portable wardrobe purifier Pura-Case uses ozone to sanitise clothes
Apr 29, 2020by Jincy Iype Apr 29, 2020
Carlo Ratti Associati develops Pura-Case as a prototype for tech startup Scribit, which uses ozone to remove most bacteria and viruses from fabric in the post-pandemic world.
Architectural and design innovations to help combat COVID–19
Apr 15, 2020by STIRworld Apr 15, 2020
As the world battles the novel coronavirus, STIR draws a comprehensive list of design and architectural solutions that are helping fight and prevent the spread of the disease.
Emmanuelle Moureaux hangs colourful numbers for ‘Slices of Time’ in London
Apr 14, 2020by Dilpreet Bhullar Apr 14, 2020
The immersive and colourful installation by the Tokyo-based French architect and artist at the NOW Gallery talks about the layers of time with the Japanese concept of ‘shikiri’.
Asim Waqif creates living sculpture ‘Bamsera Bamsi’ in Sylhet, Bangladesh
Apr 08, 2020by Rahul Kumar Apr 08, 2020
Contemporary Indian artist Asim Waqif is developing forms of architectural scale by growing deliberately controlled bamboo for an upcoming sculpture park by Samdani Art Foundation.
Neri Oxman’s Material Ecology at MoMA, New York marries design, biology and nature
Apr 07, 2020by Jincy Iype Apr 07, 2020
Neri Oxman: Material Ecology, curated by Paola Antonelli at the Museum of Modern Art displays projects such as a pavilion spun by silkworms and material created from bacteria.
Miss You, Milan: Ross Lovegrove, Marcel Wanders, Michele De Lucchi in reflection
Apr 02, 2020by STIRworld Apr 02, 2020
In our Moments of Affection: Milanese Alliances (M.A.M.A.) series courtesy of FLOS, De Lucchi, Lovegrove and Wanders show solidarity for the Milan Design Week amid COVID-19.
Behind the scenes with Willo Perron, designer of pop culture’s iconic moments
Mar 07, 2020by Avantika Shankar Mar 07, 2020
Perron, one of the most prolific designers in the world, in an interview with STIR reveals his unique approach to design and creating moments that make the world stop and watch.
Toyota and BIG to build sustainable, emission-free ‘Woven City’ in Japan
Mar 04, 2020by Meghna Mehta Mar 04, 2020
The futuristic city by Toyota and Bjarke Ingles Group weaves together different infrastructure elements, drawing inspiration from the former’s heritage as a loom company.
‘Countryside, The Future’ exhibition by Rem Koolhaas opens in New York
Feb 22, 2020by Vladimir Belogolovsky Feb 22, 2020
Vladimir Belogolovsky reviews architect Rem Koolhaas’ latest provocation Countryside, The Future, not a typical art or architecture show, at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, USA.
Understanding the Bauhaus: Its influence on architecture, design and education
Feb 12, 2020by Mridu Sahai Feb 12, 2020
Mridu Sahai reveals what made the Bauhaus movement successful, as it celebrates 100 years of its existence, after experiencing an enriching Bauhaus pilgrimage by Dtours India.
Does 'Cars: Accelerating the Modern World' reveal the future of the design exhibition?
Jan 07, 2020by John Jervis Jan 07, 2020
Design theory has changed over the decades, acquiring a boundless purview that museums struggle to contain. The V&A London’s new show proves that it can be done - but not easily.
Projects on architectural drawing boards that STIRred 2019
Dec 30, 2019by STIRworld Dec 30, 2019
STIR rounds up 10 projects that were being worked on drawing boards across the world in 2019; those that chart out a sustainable, modern and technologically advanced future.
Art that STIRred 2019
Dec 20, 2019by STIRworld Dec 20, 2019
Our roundup of the top 10 exhibitions and artworks of 2019 that were powerful, distinctive and unforgettable.
SPACE10 anticipates the future of digital design and fabrication in architecture (2/2)
Dec 20, 2019by STIRworld Dec 20, 2019
From parametric tools to digital fabrication and the use of robots in building construction, the report looks into what lies ahead in the digital space of architecture.
SPACE10 study by Mollie Claypool digs into the evolution of 'digital in architecture' (1/2)
Dec 17, 2019by STIRworld Dec 17, 2019
The report authored by the UK-based theorist-historian and visualised by Pentagram traces significant developments that led to the merging of digital thinking with architecture.
Recycling air pollution into inks: AIR-INK by Graviky Labs
Dec 14, 2019by Zohra Khan Dec 14, 2019
Smoke Scream! STIR selects design projects, people and practices that aim to kill the smoke with smart innovation.
Transformative fashion and digital designs that ruled Reshape 2019
Dec 03, 2019by STIRworld Dec 03, 2019
The prize winning entries focused on sustainable models for future use as they created ‘Wearable Technology’ and ‘Smart Products’ to address some pressing challenges.
A book I wish I had done: Portfolio
Nov 27, 2019by Julius Wiedemann Nov 27, 2019
Julius Wiedemann reviews this book - a complete account of the first 50 years of the British architecture firm Foster + Partners, and a celebration of their built and unbuilt works.
Alisa Prudnikova on the art of Immortality at the Ural Industrial Biennial in Russia
Nov 20, 2019by Sukanya Garg Nov 20, 2019
The Commissioner of the Ural Industrial Biennial of Contemporary Art in Russia talks to STIR about the theme of Immortality, the participants, and the impact of technology in art.
Expo 2020 Dubai: The Sustainability District to seek solutions on securing our future
Oct 30, 2019by Meghna Mehta Oct 30, 2019
Theme pavilion Terra by Grimshaw Architects, Singapore Pavilion by WOHA, Spain Pavilion by Amann-Canovas-Maruri and pavilions of 10 other nations form the Sustainability District.
Speirs + Major ushers in The Third Age of Light in London
Oct 25, 2019by Jincy Iype Oct 25, 2019
Created by renowned UK lighting design studio, the virtual reality experience examined how London’s public realm could be experienced after dark in the near future.
Immersed in Light: Studio Drift’s first solo US exhibition at the Mint Museum
Oct 12, 2019by Jincy Iype Oct 12, 2019
The exhibition features five of Studio Drift’s most compelling and striking art installations, including Fragile Future 3, Amplitude, Franchise Freedom, Drifters and Coded Coincidence.
The lighting architects: Poul Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen and Louis Poulsen
Oct 05, 2019by Claus Østergaard Oct 05, 2019
Claus Østergaard, Marketing Manager in Louis Poulsen A/S, describes how Poul Henningsen and Arne Jacobsen changed the way we ‘look’ at light, by designing glare free illumination.
Jakob Kudsk Steensen’s The Deep Listener combines art, ecology and technology
Oct 03, 2019by Sukanya Garg Oct 03, 2019
STIR interviews artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen about his immersive augmented reality (AR) project The Deep Listener, which was showcased at Serpentine Gallery, London.
Design education in India: An experiment in modernity
Sep 25, 2019by Ashoke Chatterjee Sep 25, 2019
Prof. Ashoke Chatterjee, at the Frame Conclave 2019 in Goa, discussed how design education has evolved over the years with respect to nation-building.
Hänsel and Gretel: A theatre installation by Cristina Galbiati and Ilija Luginbühl
Sep 11, 2019by Georgina Maddox Sep 11, 2019
Walking through the dark fairy tale by Brothers Grimm, one is invited to re-discover their fears and conquer their issues through ancient folklore with a post-modern twist.
India's history of modern architecture
Sep 11, 2019by STIRworld Sep 11, 2019
Peter Scriver speaks with STIR at the Frame Conclave 2019, to highlight intriguing insights on Nehru and Gandhi’s roles in shaping ‘modern’ India.
ZHVR Group reveals design of LOOP - an immersive sound lounge
Aug 26, 2019by Jincy Iype Aug 26, 2019
Designed by Zaha Hadid Virtual Reality Group in partnership with L-Acoustics, LOOP has an undulating form, and will offer exceptional sound, aided by virtual reality technology.
The Future Is Here: exploring the influence of technology on millennials
Aug 26, 2019by Sukanya Garg Aug 26, 2019
In conversation with Arshiya Lokhandwala, art historian, curator and founder of Lakeeren Art Gallery in Mumbai, about her project The Future is Here..
Eileen Fisher says Waste No More, through an exhibition at Rosanna Orlandi
Aug 24, 2019by Avantika Shankar Aug 24, 2019
Tackling the issue of waste in the fashion industry, artists Sigi Ahl and Abigail George-Erickson of Eileen Fischer discuss the importance of sustainability for the brand.
Cross Border Conversations 1/8
Jul 25, 2019by Archana Pillai Jul 25, 2019
Meetings in Milan: Indian architect Sandeep Khosla and Brit designer Tom Dixon talk on light, design and more, in the Cross Border Conversations series presented by STIR.
Tom Dixon and IKEA explore urban gardening at the Chelsea Flower Show
Jul 17, 2019by STIRworld Jul 17, 2019
This collaboration imagines the future of urban farming and find solutions to grow plants and vegetables at home for a healthier and sustainable lifestyle.
Lexus Design Award 2019, Winner: 'Algorithmic Lace Bra' by Lisa Marks
Jul 16, 2019by STIRworld Jul 16, 2019
Industrial designer Lisa Marks was conferred the Lexus Design Award 2019 at Milan Design week for creating a unique bra, made especially for women who have had a mastectomy.
Pared down sophistication
Jul 11, 2019by Mrinalini Ghadiok Jul 11, 2019
The Italian multi-award wining inductee to the New York Hall of Fame speaks about everything design – silly, spirited and even stupid.
Art at The Armory
Jun 27, 2019by Avantika Shankar Jun 27, 2019
STIR takes a look at how a Portland theatre company created a vibrant contemporary arts venue while also preserving a piece of the city’s history.
Into the world of Cybertecture
Jun 03, 2019by Apurva Bose Dutta Jun 03, 2019
Founder of Hong Kong based firm James Law Cybertecture, known for integrating technology with architecture, talks about its genesis and futuristic thinking.
Future Food Deal
Location: Online Sep 07, 2022
SIT Furniture Design Award 2021
Location: Online Jan 01, 2022
Dutch Design Week 2021
Location: Eindhoven Oct 16, 2021
London Festival of Architecture
Location: Online Jun 01, 2021
Reshape19 | Cognified Matter
Location: Barcelona, Spain
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