BASEL

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

2PM CET

Table Talk 1: The Solar Biënnale @ Het Nieuwe Instituut

Live Streamed on Design Miami/ YouTube
Understanding the implications and intersections between technology and design and calling for a Solar Movement. Guests include Solar Designer Marjan van Aubel, Designer Pauline van Dongen, and Felix Hallwachs, Managing Director of Little Sun Foundation.

Table Talks: Hosted by Vera Sacchetti and Matylda Krzykowski; Presented with Het Nieuwe Instituut
The most sincere conversations occur when people come together over a meal at a table. Critic-curator Vera Sacchetti and designer-curator Matylda Krzykowski bring together a stellar roster of guests to share food and drinks and discuss the future of design. Table setting designed by Basel-based scenographer and ceramist Nela Weber.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

3:45PM CET

Table Talk 2: Swiss Design Awards

Live Streamed on Design Miami/ YouTube
Understanding what makes a design generation great. Guests include Sarah Owens of ZHdK, Anna Niederhäuser of SDA, designer Alexandra Gerber, designers AATB, and designer Alena Halmes.

Table Talks: Hosted by Vera Sacchetti and Matylda Krzykowski; Presented with Swiss Design Awards
The most sincere conversations occur when people come together over a meal at a table. Critic-curator Vera Sacchetti and designer-curator Matylda Krzykowski bring together a stellar roster of guests to share food and drinks and discuss the future of design. Table setting designed by Basel-based scenographer and ceramist Nela Weber.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

Thursday, September 23, 2021

2PM CET

Documentary Film: Breuer’s Bohemia

Screening live at Design Miami/ Basel in the cafe
Register for virtual screening, available online September 23-26, 2021
Directed by James Crump and produced by Ronnie Sassoon, this feature-length documentary surveys a collection of private homes designed by iconic architect-designer Marcel Breuer for his most politically progressive clients between the 1950s and 1970s. More than clients, in fact, these patrons were friends with whom Breuer shared a close-knit and sometimes hedonistic community that included a Who’s Who list of postwar-era artists, thinkers, and visionaries. A companion book of the same name authored by the director and published by Monacelli Press is available for purchase

BASEL

COMING SOON

FILMED FOR DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL

The Hot List: Emerging Designers in the US and Europe

Who are today’s up-and-coming ones-to-watch? Dung Ngo, founder and editor-in-chief of AUGUST Journal, talks shop with editor-curator Monica Khemsurov of Sight Unseen and curator Alice Stori Liechtenstein of Schloss Hollenegg. Together they survey the contemporary design landscape and share the work that excites them most right now.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

COMING SOON

FILMED ON LOCATION AT DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL

It’s Personal: Design Inspired by Time, Place, and Identity; Presented by DM/BX

How is the handmade uniquely suited to personal storytelling, and how does storytelling heighten the appeal of the handmade? Moderated by incoming Design Miami/ Curatorial Director Wava Carpenter, this conversation explores the roles that personal biography and subjective experience play in the work of three emerging designer-makers: Darren Appiagyei, Diego Faivre, and Laura Sattin.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

AVAILABLE NOW

FILMED FOR DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL

ART & ARCHITECTURE Dialogue
Introducing Superblue and Design Miami / Basel Multi-Sensory Installation by DRIFT, and Site-specific Pavilion by Sou Fujimoto

Superblue new venture dedicated to producing, presenting and engaging audiences with experiential art, presents a multi-sensory experience featuring the Dutch artist duo DRIFT and a site-specific pavilion by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto designed in response to DRIFT’s installation. The collaborative project reflects Superblue’s mission to connect experiential artists with architects and other creative practitioners in pursuit of their most ambitious visions.

Shy Synchrony is a poetic, upside-down landscape of moving Shylights that perpetually bloom in mid-air, inviting visitors to contemplate natural rhythms and their soothing effect on our state of being. The largest of DRIFT's Shylights installations to date, the site-specific exhibition fills Design Miami’s massive entrance hall, providing visitors a moment of synchrony with their immediate surroundings. In a time that is defined by human isolation and a disconnect from nature, DRIFT’s practice aims to address the need for a new alignment with our environment and a return to the strength of communal interaction has arisen. Shy Synchrony explores our innate response, individually and collectively, to natural movements, creating a deepened sense of awareness for the singular qualities of all environments we traverse.

Superblue also presents Forest of Space, an elliptical pavilion by architect Sou Fujimoto conceived in response to DRIFT’s installation, which recreates a dynamic forest that intervenes in the space and with the movement of visitors. As audiences walk through this forest of long, vertical wooden pieces and experience the lights and organic movement of Shy Synchrony, the pavilion instills a reconnection with nature and highlights the interaction between viewers’ bodies and their surroundings. Forest of Space encourages visitors to experiment with the spatial and social elements of the structure and engage in conversations about the past, present and future of architecture, urban settlements and the natural environment.

BASEL

COMING SOON

FILMED ON LOCATION AT DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL

Market as Catalyst: Design Miami/ in Shanghai; Presented by Design Miami/ Podium x Shanghai

Looking forward to November’s Design Miami/ Podium x Shanghai, Aric Chen, outgoing Design Miami/ Curatorial Director and Het Nieuwe Instituut’s new Artistic Director, considers emerging collectible design markets. Chen leads the conversation with Chris Shao, gallerist and interior designer based in both New York and Shanghai, and Marc Benda of pioneering contemporary design gallery Friedman Benda in New York.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

COMING SOON

FILMED ON LOCATION AT DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL

Discovering Markets: How New Areas of Design Collecting Rise

From Prouvé and Ponti to NFTs, design markets are built by far-sighted, passionate specialists who recognize potential value that others overlook. Esteemed art advisor Simon Andrews talks with three gallerists, each known for innovating markets: Francois Laffanour and Rossella Colombari for their pioneering innovation in their respective French and Italian markets, along with Marc Benda, whose gallery looks ahead to future markets. The conversation will range from the early exploits that gave rise to the collectible design market in the late 20th century to uncharted territories that await on the horizon.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

Thursday, September 23, 2021

1PM CET

Designing the Future: Promising Pathways to a More Sustainable and Equitable Tomorrow

Live at Design Miami/ Basel
Mateo Kries, Director of Vitra Design Museum, and Yves Béhar, Swiss entrepreneur, educator, and CEO/Founder of multidiscipline design studio fuseproject, come together to discuss the most urgent global topics through the context of Béhar's work—from creating a more equitable, sustainable future to transforming the human experience through design at the intersection of technology and empathy.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

BASEL

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

5:30PM CET

Human Nature: Design Beyond the Human-Centric; Presented by Dr. Hauschka and dieDAS

Live at Design Miami/ Basel
Inspired by the Design Miami/ Basel 2021 curatorial theme—Human Nature—this conversation brings together visionary design thinkers and practitioners to examine the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world and the role that design can play in bridging the catastrophic divide between the two. Flora van Gaalen of Het Nieuwe Instituut will moderate a panel that includes Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin of Formafantasma, Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren of Front Design, and Maurizio Montalti of dieDAS and Officina Corpuscoli.
Doha Design District is the Official Partner of the Design Miami/ Basel Talks Program.

PODIUM

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

11AM EST

Collecting American Studio Craft and the Legacy of Objects: USA presented by Design Miami/ and R & Company

The landmark 1969 exhibition Objects: USA left a lasting impact on the collector market for American studio craft and the trajectory of art and design in the United States. Traveling nationwide and throughout Europe, Objects: USA, was seen by about half a million people. This panel discussion explores the legacy of this seminal show and current state of the collectible design market.

PODIUM

Sunday, April 25, 2021

11AM EST

Artist Talk: AAPI Representation in American Studio Craft

Aric Chen talks with Joyce Lin, Jiha Moon, and Shin Okuda, three artists included in R & Company's latest exhibition, Objects USA 2020. The conversation explores the work of each artist as well as the wider culture of the American Studio Craft movement past, present, and future.
Photography by Rob Chron, Ruth Henry, and Mohammad Jahangir

PODIUM

THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021

Creativity in Transition–Lexus & Whitewall Art & Design Innovation Series

A look at the role of creativity in relation to motherhood and family, moderated by Art Mamas Alliance’s Katy Donoghue and Helen Toomer. We'll discuss how art and design have historically addressed the maternal and childhood realm. We’ll hear from makers on how their creative practices have been impacted by the transition to parenthood.

PODIUM

THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021

Post-Pandemic: What will change for young designers?–Lexus & Whitewall Art & Design Innovation Series

We'll look at what our current and future reality in relation to the ongoing pandemic means for emerging talents just entering the field. How has COVID-19 influenced design practice—from inspiration to distribution? What can young designers learn from this post-pandemic time?

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020

Common Ground: A Project of Hope and Reconciliation through America(s) Clay, Wood, Water, and Food

Design Miami’s Aric Chen talks with LACMA’s Bobbye Tigerman, ceramic artist Adam Silverman, and foodways professor and activist Scott Barton about Silverman’s ambitious new project, Common Ground. Silverman is in the midst of collecting clay, wood ash, and water from all 56 US states and territories and using the combined materials to make pots and dinnerware sets, which will be used to host meals around the country. The project aspires to contribute to a more united America(s).

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020

Design in Dialogue: Glenn Adamson x gt2P

In this latest episode of Friedman Benda gallery’s ongoing series Design in Dialogue, Glenn Adamson interviews Chilean studio gt2p—the winners of this year’s Miami Design District Annual Commission.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020

In Conversation: Pusha T x Pharrell Williams x Tina Brehon, presented by adidas

Rapper, songwriter, record executive and entrepreneur Pusha T talks with singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams and the Miami-based creative behind Girl From HUNTERSVILLE, Tina Brehon, in a wide ranging conversation on curiosity, resourcefulness, and not letting humble origins define your potential. Special spotlight on Brehon’s latest collaboration with Williams and Adidas, which resulted in a new collection of facemasks that combine safety with self expression.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020

In Conversation: Craig Robins x Virgil Abloh, presented by Architectural Digest

Architectural Digest’s Amy Astley interviews designer, entrepreneur, and DJ Virgil Abloh and real estate developer, entrepreneur, art collector, and philanthropist Craig Robins about the future of cross-disciplinary creativity and its impact on entrepreneurship today.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mushroom Conversations: Circular Design, presented by Maison de Mode & a m e n c a n d l e s

Hassan Pierre, Co-Founder of Maison De Mode, talks with Burak Cakmak, Dean of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, Jan Berbee, Founder of Grown.Bio, and others about the power of design to lead us toward a waste-free world.

PODIUM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020

In the Work: Makers and Shakers

In this two-part series, produced by Shaker Museum and Design Miami/, Lacy Schutz, Executive Director of Shaker Museum, talks with contemporary artists Katie Stout and Emily Adams Bode about the resonance of Shaker ideals and aesthetics in modern design, with a special acknowledgement to the feminist ideals espoused by the Shaker community.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020

Art & Design in a Default Digital Era—Lexus & Whitewall Art & Design Innovation Series

Out of a very real necessity, our digital engagement with art and design has accelerated this year. But how has this shift affected what's being made. And in this new environment, how is new work being communicated to and ultimately consumed by a larger audience? Our panel investigates the challenges and changes—many positive—of this default digital era.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020

Africa at the Forefront of Design Innovation—Lexus & Whitewall Art & Design Innovation Series

Africa's creative output is taking center stage. Who are the leaders that have advanced design and architecture conversations into the next decade? Who are the emerging talents that we should keep our eye on? And what can we learn from the context of the continent that can be applied to the global conversation? Our panelists share their insights into these questions and more.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020

Finding the Creative Spark in Quarantine—Lexus & Whitewall Art & Design Innovation Series

Isolation and anxiety aren't necessarily the magic ingredients for inspiration. With so much unknown, how are artists and designers making time to dream? A panel of innovative design creatives share their experiences of grappling with our new normal while figuring out how to find the light again.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020

Designers & Creatives in a Post-Pandemic World—Lexus & Whitewall Art & Design Innovation Series

The pandemic has been our new reality for just under a year. What kind of perspective shifts have taken place—personally and creatively—for designers? How will changed human behaviors impact new projects, products, and collaborations? How have visions of the purpose and potential of design altered? A panel of visionary designers and design creatives discuss the big takeaways of 2020.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020

Reviving Beirut Through Heritage Conservation, presented by Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council's Farah Nasri hosts a conversation with Lebanese creatives to shine a light on Beirut's moveable and immovable cultural heritage—and its immediate need for safeguarding. Architect Bernard Khoury, designer Nada Debs, and Tessa and Tara Sakhi of multidisciplinary studio T SAKHI share their experiences and insights into how to leverage the past for a more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable future for Beirut.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In the Work: Makers and Shakers

In this two-part series, produced by Shaker Museum and Design Miami/, Lacy Schutz, Executive Director of Shaker Museum, talks with contemporary artists Katie Stout and Emily Adams Bode about the resonance of Shaker ideals and aesthetics in modern design, with a special acknowledgement to the feminist ideals espoused by the Shaker community.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Can Craft Save America?

Design and craft expert Glenn Adamson moderates a discussion on the exhibition Objects USA 2020 at New York's R & Company, which celebrates the landmark exhibition and publication Objects USA from 50 years ago. Gallerist Zesty Meyers and artists Nancy Lorenz, Tiff Massey, and John Souter join Adamson in exploring the question: Can craft save America?

PODIUM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020

In Conversation: Adler Guerrier x Erica Moiah James, presented by Miami Design District

Specialist in African Diasporic and Caribbean Art Histories Erica Moiah James talks with Port-au-Prince-born, Miami-based visual artist Adler Guerrier about the relationship his work has with the city he’s chosen to call home, as well as his latest public art installation, Claimed for Living, for Love and Trouble, currently installed in the Miami Design District.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020

America, America(s): Rethinking "American" Design

Launching both the America(s) theme of Design Miami/ and the Rethinking America issue of Harvard Design Magazine, this discussion will examine how new narratives and histories of design are being constructed just as notions of "America" itself are being questioned, challenged, and revised.

PODIUM

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America

Sean Anderson, Associate Curator of MoMA's Department of Architecture & Design, and Mabel O. Wilson, Nancy & George E. Rupp Professor at Columbia University, preview their forthcoming MoMA exhibition, Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America, in conversation with commissioned architects Germane Barnes of Studio Barnes in Miami and J. Yolande Daniels, co-founding principal of studioSUMO in New York and LA.