South Korean-based MISC Studio have created what they call a furniture retrospective on traditional Korean culture that explores the relationship between people and space. Their goal is to communicate beyond language and visuals, and an accompanying modern dance performance – the Living Performance Project – focuses on the emotions created by the interaction between of their Klassiker lounge chair and Seoulban side table. 

Venerable British retailer Marks & Spencer have announced their second collaboration with London-based artist Yinka Ilori.

Nike

The Nike Waffle One SE is an artful mix of traditional silhouette and modern innovation.

Returning for a second time, this popular pop up by Anya Hindmarch opens today.

Afro-centric furniture company The Urban Native has designed this beautiful curvilinear capsule seating collection.

This lamp - designed in the form of a baby chick - is part of a whimsical range designed by muid in Amoy.

Outlery

Campers and commuters can disregard the plastic with this more civilized alternative.

Morrama and Batch.Works have teamed up to create Kibu, children's headphones that can be easily assembled, repaired and recycled - a first step towards circular design.

A special collection of stamps has been issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the thousands of people from the Caribbean and other parts of the British Empire to the UK.

We picked up a couple of packs of these minimalist wall hooks from IKEA last summer, and thought they were just part of the range designed in-house. Turns out the Klyket hooks are in fact part of a collection produced by the design firm of architect/designer Jordi López Aguiló's Kutarq Studio for IKEA.

Ackee Workshop

 

We have always had a soft spot for brutalist architecture, so the juxtaposition of the raw concrete of this residence softened by the surrounding greenery really appealed to us. Built on a small plot of land with neighbours in close proximity, the architects Ackee Workshop decided to go inward and upward to evoke a feeling of space.

Kith

On our bucket list is visiting the venerable home Fallingwater designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. But here is a little-known fact: Lloyd Wright also designed clothes, in particular dresses worn by his first wife Kitty and some of his clients.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

A few years ago Federico Babina, a Barcelona-based Italian architect, switched from buildings to graphic design creating this series of architecture-themed postcards called Archicards.

Louis Vuitton

We haven’t used the WTF tag for a number of years, but thought this was as good time as any to bring it back.

Kenyan artist Thandiwe Muriu's fine art photo series called Camo is meant to stand out.

Brillhart Architecture and Stephen Goettlicher

Miami-based Brillhart Architecture collaborated with with local architects Garth and Darren Sawyer on the design of this pavilion-like home in the Bahamas.

Adrian Foster via Instagram

The last few years have seen an influx of immigrants into Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the Caribbean from neighbouring Venezuela which has seen an exodus of about 7 million people since 2015. Many of the migrants have been welcomed and assimilated into their adopted land, and efforts have been taken to ensure they can make a valuable contribution to the country. One such initiative is Spöol, a new programme that has been established to provide world-class training in sewing, garment, and carnival costume production free of charge to local and migrant women who are at increased risk of gender-based violence and or who are experiencing economic vulnerabilities. 

Nasaria CholleWe (Cayman), Oshun Rising 1

On April 22, Bermuda-based Black Pony Gallery, an art platform that focuses on contemporary art makers from the Caribbean and mid-Atlantic islands, launched its first exhibition featuring emerging and established artists in collaboration with Cambridge Beaches hotel to help celebrate the property's centennial this year.

Mac Collins

Much like a throne, the domineeringly high back of the Iklwa Lounge Chair is intended to frame, enhance, and empower all who sit in it.

ceramicah 

Ceramicah’s signature Tera table lamp, known for its classic silhouette, thoughtful proportions and earthy finishes now comes in a hand-painted black and white version with matte underglaze.

adidas Originals x Wales Bonner

We stumbled across these super silver sneakers - a collaboration between adidas Originals and Wales Bonner - only recently although they were released as part of the duo's Spring/Summer 2022 collaboration.