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paola pivi on why we can no longer play
the artist considers play as a form of freedom, and asks what we lose when we can no longer experiment without being watched.
frank kunert’s miniature worlds bend the logic of familiar architecture
using scale to loosen the rules of the built world, hand-built miniature sets turn familiar architecture slightly absurd.
designboom radar: exhibitions to see around the world this august
explore our monthly round up of must-see art, design, and architecture exhibitions to check out around the world.
ai weiwei on why a dying tree inspired his first drawing in more than 50 years
in conversation with designboom, the artist reflects on aging, history, and why the death of a 1,200-year-old oak compelled him to draw again.







