Design. Culture. Curated for the Curious.
explore the past, shape the future, curate the present.
explore the past, shape the future, curate the present.
SUPERFLUX
Superflux co-founder Anab Jain shares the origins of the studio, which emerged during the 2008 crisis with a mission to break the hypnosis of normality. In this interview we discuss the studio’s approach, centred around the idea of design for the new normal, which actively explores the edges of the present to build new connections with alternative possibilities. Superflux builds their work through interconnections between technology, ecology, society, and the more-than-human world, shifting focus from “what” to “why.” Together we explore different projects such as Mitigation of Shock and The Ecological Intelligence Agency, where Superflux showcases how design becomes a translator and disruptor, a tool to imagine richer and plural futures.
FABIEN VALLÉRIAN AND RUINART
With International Arts & Culture Director Fabien Vallérian of Maison Ruinart, we trace how the oldest champagne house blends 300 years of heritage with contemporary art. From Ruinart's pioneering legacy, starting with Alphonse Mucha’s poster to today's Carte Blanche commissions focusing on nature, biodiversity, and climate, we explore immersive works like Julian Charrière's Chorals sound installation in UNESCO-listed chalk cellars, Sou Fujimoto's Nicolas Ruinart Pavilion bridging tradition and modernity, and global residencies with artists. As Ruinart approaches its 2029 tricentennial, Vallérian shares the plans for new sculptures, performances, and international expansions.
YUMA YANAGISAWA
Yuma Yanagisawa’s immersive generative installations explore the delicate intersection of nature, time, and computational systems. In the conversation with Amber Hanson, he delves into his philosophy of "Computational Ephemerality," the design of emotional atmosphere and fleeting environments as well as the lifespan of digital art.