•make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
by Manu Sharma May 13, 2025
STIR speaks with curatorial associate Karen Cheung about Samson Young’s 2024 multimedia installation, and its use of algorithmic forms to process human intimacies.
by Manu Sharma May 09, 2025
NGS curator Qinyi Lim offers deeper insight into the installation in a conversation with STIR.
by Ranjana Dave May 02, 2025
The veteran curator on the Sharjah Biennial 16 and collection-building as history-writing, in a conversation with STIR.
by Manu Sharma Mar 17, 2025
STIR explores the place of indigenous practices from the Asia Pacific today with Saines, the director of QAGOMA, and Sibosado, a First Nations artist.
by Ranjana Dave Feb 21, 2025
Intersecting contexts and frames of reference become pieces of a puzzle for the five curators of ‘to carry’.
by Rémy Jarry Jan 22, 2025
The 11th edition of the Asia Pacific Triennial stands out for its distinctive approach, which challenges conventional methods of exhibiting contemporary art in Asia and Oceania.
by Anna Seaman Jan 07, 2025
Vietnamese artist Trần Lương’s survey exhibition Tầm Tã—Soaked in the Long Rain at Dubai’s Jameel Arts Centre delves into personal and political histories.
by Anushka Sharma Dec 25, 2024
STIRred 2024: STIR enlists intriguing projects that stem from a symbiosis between advancing digital fabrication and the spheres of architecture and design.
by Manu Sharma Dec 23, 2024
Co-curator Maria Stavrinaki joins STIR for an interview exploring the show's multifarious articulations of atomics.
by Anna Seaman Nov 30, 2024
The New Zealand artist of Maori descent advocates for social justice and equity through her expressionist canvases, which are vessels of guardianship for Māori sovereignty.
by STIRworld Nov 29, 2024
The seventh edition of the global architecture and design awards by Dezeen honours individuals and practices for their innovative, diagnostic and reparative approaches at different scales.
by STIRworld Jul 24, 2024
The annual award announces 33 awardees across 11 categories addressing various pertinent global issues such as climate change, refugee crisis and more.
by Vladimir Belogolovsky May 16, 2024
Lucca Hue-Williams shares her ambitious vision for Albion Jeune, a new John Pawson-designed gallery she founded in 2023.
by Almas Sadique Feb 19, 2024
In conversation with STIR, the New Zealand-based designer enunciates this innovation in biomimicry, undertaken in collaboration with Ross Stevens of MADE.
by Almas Sadique Nov 10, 2023
The book, edited by Elizabeth Cox, delineates the stories of both colonial and indigenous women in New Zealand, with respect to the discipline of architecture.
by Keziah Vikranth Sep 27, 2023
Five prominent architectural photographers tell STIR about the buildings they most enjoyed shooting and the concealed adventure behind the images they produce.
by Jincy Iype May 15, 2023
Designed by Bergendy Cooke in collaboration with Amine Abouraoui Architects, the picturesque hotel in Marrakech fuses Moroccan architecture in its contemporary design.
by Nadezna Siganporia Nov 29, 2022
A modern, bunker-like holiday home by award-winning architect Stacey Farrell allows for the rugged topography and wilderness to lead the stealthy design.
by Nadezna Siganporia Nov 07, 2022
Set within a lush garden and overlooking Hobson Bay, Hamish Cameron Architecture creates a sophisticated home featuring a series of cubic volumes opening out to the landscape.
by Rahul Kumar Aug 09, 2022
Illustrative Chronicles: Exploring Estonia-born Anastasia Parmson's black line illustration work by literally stepping into it.
by STIRworld Jul 19, 2022
Through the circular shape of the early learning centre in Auckland, New Zealand, Smith Architects explores the multitude of sustainable prospects in educational architecture.
by Jerry Elengical May 18, 2022
Woods Bagot and Warren & Mahoney evoke the textures of braided river beds near Christchurch, New Zealand, while melding local culture, tradition, and craft in this landmark project.
by 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.
by Anmol Ahuja Mar 21, 2022
In conversation with STIR, the Oscar nominated production designer delves into the Netflix film’s production design and recreating a 1925 Montana ranch in rural New Zealand.
by Shraddha Nair Oct 03, 2021
New Zealand-based Katki talks about his diaspora, multi-faceted identity, and its translation into art as he prepares for his project to be presented at Colomboscope’s seventh edition.
by Dilpreet Bhullar Jul 18, 2020
Thai-Australian artist Kawita Vatanajyankur with evocative and immersive performance and video art reiterates the need to give creative expression to the issues of feminism.
by Hamish Monk and Dean Mackenzie Jun 11, 2020
STIR X ICA Pidilite present Design After COVID-19: Hamish Monk and Dean Mackenzie, architects from New Zealand, discuss the positives of agility, adaptation and resilience.
by STIRworld May 08, 2020
Led by Hyderabad-based architect Takbir Fatima, the series share insights on alternate career paths in architecture, while raising funds for those affected by the global crisis.
by 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.
make your fridays matter with a well-read weekend
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