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Tropical modernism

Brazilian architect Carolina Maluhy transformed this São Paulo home into a blank canvas to display the owner’s wide collection of Latin American art and vintage furniture

Terracotta dreams

Meshary AlNassar’s homey studio is a reflection of his mission to spearhead a new interior design revolution in his home country of Kuwait

THE FUTURE IS NOW

A NEW ERA OF DESIGNERS, ARCHITECTS AND ARTISTS IN THE UAE IS REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR ENVIRONMENTS AND CITIES, FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO THE REST OF THE WORLD

A contemporary legacy

The opening of the Bourse de Commerce – Collection Pinault, under the guidance of Tadao Ando and the Bourellac Brothers, marks a new era for contemporary art in Paris

Designing with intention

Niyya’s portable prayer mats are designed to be a source of pride for the Muslim community

Living with colour

In Moscow, fashion designer Ksenia Chilingarova’s home – created by Harry Nuriev from Crosby Studios – combines historical Russian references with contemporary art

Finding balance

At a roundtable held at Cosentino in Dubai, five prominent designers from the Middle East gathered to discuss finding the right balance between current trends in a transitioning world

Outdoor living

Umbrian brand Talenti is working with international designers to redefine the outdoor experience

Detangling ideology

Emirati artist Afra Al Dhaheri is taking over the art scene one 6-metre sculpture at a time

DESIGN FOCUS - A HAVEN WITHIN THE HOME

There has never been a better time to turn a bathroom into a sanctuary – these products and projects show how to get started

Cross-culture creativity

Founded by Azel Ait-Mokhtar and Youri Asantcheeff, Ibkki is a design studio focused on carrying forward the craft traditions of the Berber people of Algeria’s Kabylia region

Balancing act

Finding himself at a crossroads between an intuitive process and market demands, Peter Mabeo is not one to conform. Here, he speaks to identity about the challenges of navigating the world of design and carving his own path.

A grand experience

The recently opened The Arts Club Dubai offers an immersive journey through design, history and art, from one of the world’s most historic member’s clubs

A brutalist touch

With raw concrete walls and ceilings combined with a mix of vintage and contemporary pieces, the home of French-Lebanese interior architect Chadi Abou Jaoude is full of surprises

Gallery Filled With Surprises

The latest hangout in town is a gallery filled with surprises.

Art And Soul

Starting an art collection doesn’t have to be tricky. Our definitive guide touches on purchasing, displaying and caring for your artworks.

The art of community

Foundry is the latest addition to the UAE’s arts and culture scene. identity catches up with its curator Giuseppe Moscatello to learn more about its place within the arts community.

Mountainside magnificence

In the luxury ski resort of Faqra in Lebanon, architect Nabil Dada opens the doors for identity to take a tour of his rustic yet modern holiday home which includes an impressive selection of furniture and artworks

Ini's inspiration

Ini Archibong creates things that last – and his latest venture with the Pavilion of the African Diaspora may be his most ambitious legacy project yet

Eclectic ensemble

The Gabrielle et Guillaume collectible design gallery makes its West Coast debut with a model penthouse in San Francisco’s coveted SOM-designed residential building

Cultural celebration

While finding himself under lockdown in Cairo, creative polymath Louis Barthélemy seized the opportunity to create a brand that pays homage to the Egyptian cultural heritage he so admires

Community voices

Ishara Art Foundation’s latest exhibition, Growing Like A Tree, continues to shed light on complex perspectives from South Asia from its hub in Alserkal Avenue

An open book

LWK + Partners has designed a new luxury residential development in Hong Kong that reflects its academic environment

A gentle touch

Utharaa Zacharias and Palaash Chaudhary are the duo behind soft-geometry, a design studio based between California and Kochi, India. The duo is creating artful furniture and home objects that are full of quirks and humour, driven by traditional Indian craftsmanship that’s reminiscent of their childhoods.

A centre for learning

Foster + Partners’ House of Wisdom library and cultural centre in Sharjah is officially open to the public

Books

This month’s selection highlights Nike’s design legacy and a survey of the best in contemporary drawings from artists the world over

Inhabitable fabrics: A tribute to Elke Walter

The late Elke Walter was famed for her iconic amorphic garments. Working across fashion, photography and sculpture, Walker was perhaps best known for dressing the enigmatic Zaha Hadid.

THE BIRTH OF A RENAISSANCE

Identity speaks to Sir David Adjaye about his new proposal for the Edo Museum of West African Art and what it means for the continent at large

Respite & Reflection

Roar’s recently completed Sensasia Stories spa references pan-Asian architectural typologies with a contemporary twist

Willo Perron and the cultural zeitgeist

Canadian-born Willo Perron is difficult to define – and he seems to like it that way. One of the most prolific and versatile designers of his generation, Perron is the mastermind behind some of the most recognisable moments in contemporary pop culture. Whether it is floating a life-size inflatable yellow Ferrari over a crowd at a Drake concert, or designing the Yeezy stores for Kanye West, Perron has had a hand in it all. His LA-based design practice, W P & A, works across various disciplines, including interior design and furniture. We catch up with Perron over Zoom to learn more about design’s grey areas.