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Patrick Bongoy
Glenn Adamson May 26, 2026
Patrick Bongoy weaves, stretches, and manipulates the discarded rubber that afflicts Africa, transmuting waste not only to evoke environmental exploitation or his homeland’s painful colonial past, but to express the power of creative rebirth.
Meyers & Fügmann
Glenn Adamson April 19, 2026
Two young acolytes of the design legend Hella Jongerius operate a studio of their own, where they’re unleashing colorful gradients in textiles, ceramics, and beyond—and adding an organic element of chance to the predictability of industrial design.
Rio Kobayashi
Glenn Adamson March 15, 2026
At 36, the designer Rio Kobayashi has a far-flung sensibility, a Millennial restlessness, and an aesthetic wisdom beyond his years. And perhaps most importantly in this day and age, Kobayashi’s works are imbued with an infectious crossover appeal.
Cooper Hewitt
Glenn Adamson February 15, 2026
A new exhibition at Cooper Hewitt, Art of Noise, presents a vibrant history of the long, complex relationship between music and design.