• Venice Biennale 2026: Evocations of resilience and hope

    Venice Biennale 2026: Evocations of resilience and hope
    This year’s Venice Biennale has unfolded against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil and personal tragedy. The first major crisis came with the sudden death of its artistic director Koyo Kouoh, the Swiss-Cameroonian curator who was to become the first African woman to lead the event. Since then, the jury has resigned, the traditional awards have been replaced by a people’s choice prize, and public protests disrupted the opening week.Nevertheless, the 2026 Biennale ultimately fulfils K
  • 3daysofdesign diaries with Jason Gibney

    3daysofdesign diaries with Jason Gibney
    Arriving in Copenhagen during 3daysofdesign, I was reminded of something I first felt more than a decade ago on my initial visit to the city: Copenhagen does not wait for a design festival to become a design destination.Unlike many cities that transform themselves for a festival, Copenhagen already feels like a year-round exhibition of design, architecture, craft and making. 3d

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