BMW puts on a show full of suspense at Moscow’s Red Square

July 5th, 2008 · No Comments

There’s something exciting happening in the historic center of the Russian capital and the mastermind behind the event is German car marquee BMW. Shrouded in mystery, there is a giant exhibit standing 12 metres tall and weighing 40 tonnes behind the curtains. Stay tuned to find out what it is! Any guesses?

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Martin Parr at The Third Line Gallery

April 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Above: Martin Parr
De51gn spoke to Martin Parr, the renowned photographer and a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos, at his exhibition that is now running at the Third Line Gallery and is being co-hosted by Louis Vuitton. The exhibition titled Martin Parr: Dubai features select shots taken at last year’s Dubai World Cup, DIFC [...]

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Fashion and architecture

January 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Skin + Bones: Parallel Practices in Fashion and Architecture is back with a new installation, venue and different designers. The exhibition that will open in April 2008 will feature Vivienne Westwood, Alexander Mcqueen and Hussein Chalayan among other designers and will focus on the visual and conceptual similarities between fashion and architecture since the 80s. [...]

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