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10-06-2022

Black Chapel by Theaster Gates is the Serpentine Pavilion 2022

From June 10, the summer programme of the Serpentine Galleries in London kicks off, with the opening to the public of Black Chapel, the 21st Serpentine Pavilion. The project is the work of Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates, with the support of Adjaye Associates for the architectural part and Goldman Sachs for the financial support. The temporary structure will be used as a space for gathering, meditation and participation, as well as hosting some of the summer events of the London gallery's live programme.

08-06-2022

McMahon Architecture: House in Leyton, London

Inspired by yet deliberately removed from the surrounding terraced houses, this home in the Leyton area of London by Louise McMahon is a design that lives and dies by the fine details of its construction, materials and colour palette. An end-of-terrace located at the head of the row, it offers a generous space both for its inhabitants and for the wider neighbourhood.

30-05-2022

Camilla Falsini: “My colours on ceramic, inspired by Memphis”

The Roman illustrator, known for her compositions with sharp lines and vivid colours, has tried her hand for the first time on a ceramic surface for Iris Ceramica Group, interpreting the aesthetic of the Memphis group. Here this rational and precise personality, fired by imagination, talks about her creative method, including collages and murals.

27-05-2022

Design and football in one exhibition at the Design Museum in London

From 8 April to 29 August, London’s Design Museum is playing host to an exhibition entitled ‘Football: Designing the Beautiful Game’. This is the largest exhibition ever held on the subject, a loving tribute to the world’s most popular sport which showcases the creativity that has pushed the game to its technical, emotional and economic limits - and beyond.

24-05-2022

Art in ceramics and on ceramics - performance painting by Camilla Falsini

As part of Clerkenwell Design Week in London, the Iris Ceramica Group is promoting a performance painting by street artist Camilla Falsini curated by Yourban2030 at its London flagship store. The artist was invited to create a work of art on ceramic inspired by the works of the Memphis Movement, displayed in the showroom for the exhibition "Ceramics: Neverending Artworks".

16-05-2022

Ceramics: Neverending Artworks exhibition at Clerkenwell Design Week

During Clerkenwell Design Week, the Iris Ceramica Group’s London flagship store presents Ceramics: Neverending Artworks, an exhibition produced in collaboration with Antonia Jannone - Disegni di Architettura accompanied by a live performance by street artist Camilla Falsini. In the wake of its great success in Milan, the exhibition of more than 20 iconic ceramic artworks by 11 world-famous designers will be on view until 3 June in Clerkenwell, in the heart of London’s design district.

11-05-2022

UNStudio and Ben van Berkel, guests of The Architects Series

International architectural studio UNStudio will be featured in the twenty-third episode of The Architects Series, the exhibition format presented by The Plan magazine for the Iris Ceramica Group. With prior registration on the Group’s digital platform, viewers will be able to watch the docufilm produced in UNStudio’s offices followed by a lecture by architect Ben van Berkel, Founder and Principal of UNStudio and Founder of UNSense, live streamed from Iris Ceramica Group’s London flagship store.

03-03-2022

5th Studio completes Bloqs, a makerspace in Enfield

5th Studio worked with Bloqs to create the UK’s first free makerspace as part of a 6-billion-pound revitalisation project in Enfield, London. The new facility provides makers with workshop space at accessible rates including use of cutting-edge equipment.

09-02-2022

Theaster Gates designs Black Chapel, the 2022 Serpentine Pavilion in London

Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates was commissioned to design the 21st Pavilion at the Serpentine Galleries in London. The project will be carried out with the architectural support of Adjaye Associates and will open to the public on June 10 of this year.