Design Miami round-up
Miami's latest vice is the very serious business of cutting-edge experimental design. Gathering in Florida for Design Miami earlier this month were the world’s finest independent galleries, all displaying new commissions from the world's hottest design talent.
Taking time out from the perfunctory posing under palm trees in a week punctuated with more pool parties than would normally be considered strictly necessary, W* Design Editor, Henrietta Thompson trawled the design district with a little help from Julio, the Audi driver (the car maker was the official show sponsor) in order to bring you the best of this maturing new movement.
See Henrietta's highlights from Design Miami 08
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Find yourself at Six Senses Kyoto, the brand's breathtaking Japan debut
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors boasting tranquil, luxurious interiors by Blink Design Group
By Danielle Demetriou Published
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Shigeru Ban’s mini Paper Log House welcomed at The Glass House
'Shigeru Ban: The Paper Log House' is shown at The Glass House in New Canaan, USA as the house museum of American architect Philip Johnson plays host to the Japanese architect’s model temporary home concept
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Artist Mickalene Thomas wrestles with notions of Black beauty, female empowerment and love
'Mickalene Thomas: All About Love’, a touring exhibition, considers Black female representation
By Hannah Silver Published