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Catherine Slessor appointed president of C20 Society
Catherine Slessor has been named as the next president of the UK’s Twentieth Century Society.
Barcelona’s street vendors launch new sneaker line
A co-operative of street vendors from Barcelona have released a new line of sneakers after forming a streetwear brand, Top Manta.
Counterspace’s 2021 Serpentine Pavilion opens in Hyde Park
Counterspace’s 2021 pavilion has opened in Hyde Park, formed from architectural elements sampled from around the city.
Velo 2 by Jon Marshall for Beeline
Pentagram’s Jon Marshall has returned to his back catalogue, designing a new version of the Velo bicycle navigation device.
A Graduation Show Restored
The Lost Graduation Show at the 2021 Salone del Mobile aims to provide a public platform for the class of 2020-21 – those whose own graduation shows were cancelled by the pandemic.
Stefano Boeri appointed curator of Salone del Mobile
Boeri will oversee a revised format that will allow the general public to attend the fair for its duration, and buy products at discounted prices.
Lilli Hollein appointed director of Vienna’s MAK
The co-founder and former director of Vienna Design Week will head up MAK – Museum of Applied Arts from September 2021.
Maison & Objet confirms September fair will go ahead
The Paris trade fair will take place from 9 to 13 September, with a programme spread between the physical fair and online.
Rafael Moneo awarded Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Architecture Biennale
The Spanish architect, educator and theorist has been given the highest accolade from the Venice Architecture Biennale, which opens on 22 May.
Herman Miller to buy Knoll for $1.8bn
The US office furniture maker Herman Miller will buy its peer Knoll in a $1.8bn cash-and-stock deal, Reuters reports.
Antepavilion announces two winners
Proposals by Nima Sardar of studioN, and Morgan Trowland and Julian Maynard Smith, will both be constructed for the fifth edition of London's annual pavilion competition.
Lost Time project returns to highlight the gender pay gap
Lost Time, a print project launched last year, has returned to highlight the UK's 15.5 percent gender pay gap.