This Weeks Must-See Decor and Design Events

From the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition currently underway to the upcoming Decorex Johannersburg, the décor and design calendar is jam-packed with must-see events.

Here are the events to plan for in the industry.

Visit the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition to see Brick from a Stone’s “unloved stone” maquette.
Dates: 18 June – 18 August 2024

A maquette for Brick from a Stone, an installation that debuted in May during Clerkenwell Design Week 2024, has been chosen for the Architecture rooms at the Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition.

British stone companies Albion Stone and Hutton Stone commissioned London-based architecture firm Artefact to create Brick from a Stone, which demonstrates the low-impact manufacturing process of turning stone into a brick.

Both companies have invested in cutting-edge gear to transform ‘unloved stone’ (blocks/slabs of limestone and sandstone with surface flaws) into new collections of stone bricks.

The Good Life Show.
Dates: July 26th to 28th

The Kyalami International Convention Centre will host the Good Life Show from July 26th to 28th, 2024. The event features a diverse selection of cutting-edge items from the plant-based, natural, organic, free-from, and sustainable living industries. Prepare to be astounded by what you’ll see, discover, and taste!

Visitors will go on a journey of discovery and interact with the exhibitors during an exciting weekend full of fun, product research, and the latest innovations that are exclusive to the event.

Decorex Future Talks .
Dates: 1 to 4 August 2024

August is almost approaching, bringing with it Johannesburg’s most anticipated talk series, Future Talks. The Future Talks series will bring inspiration and innovation together, sparking important discussions and inspiring ground-breaking solutions.

The Future Talks stage will feature a varied group of industry leaders discussing the most pressing issues in the design world. This fascinating lineup aims to motivate and provoke thought.

Bathandwa Ngwendu, a storyteller, director, and host of the Maak ‘n Plan podcast, will moderate the discussions.

The event brings together a diverse group of speakers, including interior designers, architects, sustainable designers, branding experts, and educators. This diversity ensures that a wide range of perspectives are represented, providing attendees with a holistic view of the design landscape and its future direction.

Get your tickets now: https://decorex.howler.co.za/events/decorex-joburg-69cb/tickets

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition: A World-Renowned Exhibition.
Dates: 27 – 29 August

Taking place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is a comprehensive platform to showcase your premium garment fabrics and accessories.

With both the spring and autumn editions held in Shanghai, this show provides a good chance for international vendors to strengthen regional ties and increase their market presence.

More info:  https://intertextile-shanghai-apparel-fabrics-autumn.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en.html

FNB Art Joburg 2024.
Dates: 5 – 8 September

FNB Art Joburg, headquartered in Johannesburg, is the continent’s leading and longest-running contemporary African art fair. For the past 17 years, FNB Art Joburg has been essential in the development and maintenance of a commercial industry centred on African and diasporic practitioners.

The show’s center part, known as gallery HUB, features the greatest in modern African art from throughout the continent and around the world, reflecting the fair’s goal of being a quality rather than quantity-focused event.

Info: https://artjoburg.com/about-fnb-art-joburg/

Zagreb Design Week 2024.
Dates: 25-29 September 2024

Zagreb, Croatia, will host its annual design festival under the theme: Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Design Revolution for its 2024 edition.

The event, held at film studios, includes exhibitions, installations, lectures, screenings, music, and a market.

The exhibition program comprises the finalists of the Zagreb Design Week Awards, as well as foreign showcases from Italy, Spain, Chile, Mexico, and the United States.

More info: https://zagrebdesignweek.com/en/home-2024