Monocle on Design

Discover the hidden heroes of Finnish design in an engaging exhibition at the Alvar Aalto Museum. Explore how Artek's design philosophy transformed from the 1950s, shaped by economic shifts and a focus on collaboration over individualism. Delve into the intricate details that define Artek’s legacy and celebrate the collective creativity that has remained key to its success.

South Korean artist Do Ho Suh discusses his ongoing fabric-architecture series and the laborious process of producing these structures. Plus: a recap of Romanian Design Week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second edition of Designmonat Graz has taken over Austria’s second city. It explores the melding of analogue and digital worlds under the theme “The New Real”. Alexei Korolyov reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second of our two episodes dedicated to the Venice Architecture Biennale’s international showcase. We stop in at the pavilions of Australia, Germany, Togo and the USA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit Crafts On Peel’s exhibition, Embracing Craft, Connecting Culture, which showcases rattan, neon and metalsmithing among other practices. It’s one of many events taking place during London Craft Week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of two dedicated episodes, we visit the pavilions of Denmark, Brazil and Switzerland at the Venice Architecture Biennale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit the Swedish homeware and furniture giant’s newest retail location on London’s Oxford Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re celebrating the fifth edition of the annual Monocle Design Awards by discussing highlights from this year’s cohort of winners. We hear from medallists Manuel Cervantes and Eva-Marie Eriksson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In east London a four-storey house has been renovated and transformed into a design wonderland, with bespoke works made in response to the site. The project’s curator, Irenie Cossey, tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The William Morris Gallery celebrates the versatility and popularity of the designer’s patterns in its latest exhibition.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.