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Ithra opens Saudi Arabia’s first Etel Adnan Retrospective Exhibition

Design Middleeast

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) opens Etel Adnan, Between East and West, a major retrospective exhibition showcasing the works of Lebanese-American poet, artist, and philosopher Etel Adnan. Alongside these are Adnan’s ‘Leporellos’, a distinctive form of accordion-folded artist books of Japanese origin.

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Yvonne, a TwentyOne06 interior design project, brilliantly reflects Dubai’s maximalist spirit

Design Middleeast

However, Yvonne defies convention and emerges as a vibrant and daring playground for those who adore bold colors and unapologetic nostalgia. ” Yvonne’s transformation is deeply rooted in meticulous research, focusing on prominent trends such as maximalism, bold use of color, and daring nostalgia.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

These meticulously curated displays are more than just aesthetics, they convey a diverse range of messages that encompass product offerings, discounts, overall ambiance, and brand identity. Retailers rely on the talents of designers and artists to create displays that are not ordinary.

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New York: The Last Port-of-Call for the “Louis Vuitton: 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” Exhibition

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Cleverly curated, the journey begins with a powerful welcoming statement as visitors are drawn through a blackened hallway punctuated by a series of repeating illuminated squares that draw the eye and the viewer toward a dramatic graphic that simply reads “LOUIS.”. The highlight of the next room is the felt paintings of artist Zhang Yunyao.

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TwentyOne06’s journey with Pitfire Pizza Dubai Hills

Design Middleeast

Hero-ing the Brand’s Artistic and Counter-Culture Roots: Incorporating elements that celebrate the brand’s counter-cultural roots is key to developing a sense of community. Pitfire Pizza is known to collaborate with local artists to adorn their pizza boxes. TwentyOne06 with Pitfire Pizza 3.

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On Our Radar: The Shop Windows of Coventry City Centre (Coventry, U.K.)

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Curated by Charles Levine, The Shop Windows of Coventry city center invite artists, architects, designers and other creatives to take over retail display windows across the city’s core. The windows utilize vibrant color and contrasting patterns to create unique design narratives.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” The color combination of beige and metallic tones brings masculinity to match the brand’s image. ” We know this to be true!