Adrian Madlener
Adrian Madlener is a Brussels-born, New York-based writer, curator, consultant, and artist. Over the past ten years, he’s held editorial positions at The Architect’s Newspaper, TLmag, and Frame magazine, while also contributing to publications such as Architectural Digest, Artnet News, Cultured, Domus, Dwell, Hypebeast, Galerie, and Metropolis. In 2023, He helped write the Vincenzo De Cotiis: Interiors monograph. With degrees from the Design Academy Eindhoven and Parsons School of Design, Adrian is particularly focused on topics that exemplify the best in craft-led experimentation and sustainability.
Latest articles by Adrian Madlener
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Marjan van Aubel’s ‘8 Minutes and 20 Seconds’ installation with Lexus is our Best Solar Roller
The Dutch solar designer Marjan van Aubel mounted an interactive installation in Miami to introduce Lexus’ new zero-emission LF-ZC concept car
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Jialun Xiong distills her inspirations in minimalist designs
Wallpaper* Future Icons: Jialun Xiong is reinventing minimalism with her pared-back yet deeply referential interiors and furnishings
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Rare Carlo Scarpa Venini vase found in a thrift store fetches over $100K at auction
Inside the story of Carlo Scarpa’s ‘Pennellate’ vase for Venetian glass brand Venini, which recently emerged from the most unlikely of places
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Paulin Paulin Paulin puts a fresh twist on a design classic for Basic.Space
Paulin Paulin Paulin collaborates with online marketplace Basic.Space on a unique colourway for its ‘Groovy’ armchair
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B&B Italia Miami studio opening sees reissue of ‘Camaleonda’ sofa by Stella McCartney
B&B Italia’s collaboration with the British fashion designer helps inaugurate its new, expansive Miami flagship
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Philippe Starck announced as Mortlach Whisky’s first creative director
The renowned French designer lends his expertise and holistic vision to Mortlach, the heritage Scotch distillery
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Samuel Ross’ Miami Design District benches swoop in for sculptural sit-downs
Samuel Ross’ Miami Design District ‘Expression.Service.Essence’ project comprises 12 bench designs permanently installed in the ever-evolving neighbourhood
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Yonder Escalante reinvents glamping in the Utah Desert
Yonder Escalante is the ultimate eight-hectare hospitality experience, leaving no stone (or cactus) unturned
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Es Devlin retrospective opens at New York’s Cooper Hewitt
‘An Atlas of Es Devlin’ surveys the British set designer and installation artist’s 30-year career (on view until 11 August 2024)
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Walker Art Center opens new collectible design shop
Idea House 3, the Walker Art Center’s new design shopping experience, highlights works from local and international talents
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Jialun Xiong’s design of Sichuan Impression is a sophisticated take on family-style dining
Jialun Xiong imbues the Alhambra, Los Angeles restaurant with clean lines and nods to traditional Chinese architecture
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Salon Art + Design 2023: highlights from New York’s leading collectible design fair
Here are the Wallpaper* highlights from Salon Art + Design 2023, held at New York’s Park Avenue Armory, 9 – 13 November
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New design festival Contributions is Paris Art Week's alternative to blue chip fairs
Contributions (until 22 October 2023) was set up by publicist Anna Caradeuc who teamed up with creative agency Bildung to mount a ‘spontaneous public art project’ advocating for emerging, independent creatives
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Digital marketplace Basic.Space acquires Design Miami/
Seller-focused social commerce platform Basic.Space acquires the staple collective design fair with ambitions of expanding its online presence
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Last chance to see: Fernando Laposse at Friedman Benda
Fernando Laposse sheds new light on the decline of biodiversity and the disruption of rural life in his native Mexico through furniture and tapestry on show at New York gallery Friedman Benda until 14 October 2023
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First look at Samuel Ross’ revolutionary faucet for Kohler
The Formation 01 design by Samuel Ross for Kohler is set to change how we engage with bathroom fixtures
By Adrian Madlener Published
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The Leaf is a feat of engineering and an ode to the Canadian Prairies
The Leaf in Winnipeg, Canada, is the first interactive horticultural attraction of its kind: a garden and greenhouse complex promoting a better understanding of how people can connect with plants
By Adrian Madlener Published
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Christophe Delcourt’s new furniture for Avenue Road puts wood front and centre
Christophe Delcourt's ‘Woodlane’ furniture collection, staged at Avenue Road’s art deco residence in Miami, demonstrates the French designer’s mastery of the natural material
By Adrian Madlener Published