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#canneslions2023 STIR and FCB India win Gold at Cannes Industry Craft Lions 2023 'Untangling the Politics of Hair’, a campaign by FCB India for STIR receives the gold at Cannes Industry Craft Lions 2023. Photographed by Rohit Chawla, and video produced by Onions Creative Media, the evocative campaign sheds light on the pervasive patriarchy present in cultures worldwide. It was inspired by the custodial death of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman who was arrested for a strand of hair escaping her hijab. Read more: ibit.ly/i7Sn - Images: Courtesy of Rohit Chawla and FCB India - Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity | FCB Group India | FCB Global | Swati Bhattacharya | UN-Habitat India | Shombi Sharp | Amit Gupta | Rohit Ohri | India Art Fair | United Nations | United Nations Human Rights | Onions Creative Media Pvt. Ltd. - #untanglingthepoliticsofhair #mahsaamini #feministart #mahsa_amini #artactivism #canneslion70 #politicalart #bnwportrait #STIR #STIRworld #StaySTIRred #STIR_SEE #thinkNEXT #STIR_SEE 

https://lnkd.in/dfK8kGmM At Paris Photo 2024, held at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, BMW ART MAKERS - artist Mustapha Azeroual and curator Marjolaine Lévy - unveiled their installation ‘The Green Ray’. Through abstract photographic works capturing dawn and dusk skies from oceans worldwide, they explore light and photographic techniques to reflect on our collective environmental impact, creating a multisensorial experience that engages and stimulates the viewer’s perception of environmental change. Read more on STIRworld.com - Images: Courtesy of @whamdi.b, @sixtrenteprod, BMW AG and Mustapha Azeroual - Paris Photo Fair |  BMW Group | marjolaine lévy | Le Grand Palais | Les Rencontres de la photographie, Arles - #artinstallation #immersiveinstallation #abstractphotography #contemporaryart #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIR_SEE Bakul Patki

#STIRfriEXCLUSIVE - This week on STIRfri, we’ve handpicked a collection of exclusive stories that provide fresh insights and global perspectives. Catch the following stories on STIRworld.com —> Bernard Khoury on modernist Lebanon, contextuality and legacy in architecture —> Ruth Patir's crushingly candid work on the burdens of the female body —> Nikhil Chopra on curating the 6th Kochi-Muziris Biennale with HH Art Spaces —> Hope with every brick: Zimbabwe's Rising Star School overcomes resource scarcity —> 'Christian Moeller: Open Encounters' frames a lively body of public installations - Subscribe for exclusive access on STIR.  Free Sign up https://lnkd.in/dMe6-jgv - Bernard Khoury | Teymour Khouri | We Design Beirut | Ruth Patir | Mira Lapidot | Tamar Margalit | Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia | Nikhil Chopra | Kochi Biennale Foundation - India | HH Art Spaces | Shanay Jhaveri | Rajeeb Samdani | Jitish Kallat | Bose Krishnamachari | Madhavi Gore | Shivani Gupta | MADHURJYA DEY | Shruthi P. | Mario D'Souza | Barbican Centre | Ingenieure ohne Grenzen e. V. | Kristina Ziadeh | Christian Moeller | Lars Müller Publishers | Jan Tumlir | Akash Singh | Mrinmayee Bhoot | Ranjana Dave | Manu Sharma  - #contemporaryarchitecture #modernistarchitecture #newmediaart #videoinstallation #artexhibition #contemporaryart #brickarchitecture #sustainablearchitecture #schooldesign #publicinstallation #sculptureartist #STIR #STIRworld #staySTIRred

https://lnkd.in/d7kxEZ-2 Meng Du Hui Restaurant in Beijing, China, designed by Tanzo Space Design, blends Huizhou’s traditional design elements with Beijing’s modernity. This 1600 sqm space combines minimalist design, natural materials and serene elements like water features and bamboo groves, offering a sensory journey that celebrates both heritage and innovation in Chinese design. Read more on STIRworld.com - Images: Courtesy of TOPIA Commercial Photography - #contemporarydesign #interiordesign #restaurantdesign #traditionaldesign #Chinesearchitecture #courtyardarchitecture #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIR_SEE 

https://lnkd.in/dGMfs4Yy Czech studio BYRÓ architekti’s Garden Pavilion, nestled in a Prague garden colony near the Vltava River, offers a minimalist, off-the-grid retreat for nature lovers. Built with sustainable timber and featuring a unique folding facade, it provides a seamless connection with the outdoors, perfect for relaxation, plant storage and quiet reflection amidst natural surroundings. Read more on STIRworld.com - Images: Courtesy of Alex Shoots Buildings - Alex Shoots Buildings - #czecharchitecture #interiordesign #minimaldesign #pavilionarchitecture #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIR_SEE Bansari P.

https://lnkd.in/dsB9DbEa New York-based artist Hugh Hayden's ‘Homecoming’ exhibition at the Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, USA, explores nostalgia, childhood and the American Dream through unsettling sculptures. Drawing on his Dallas roots, Hayden critiques societal exclusion, using familiar objects to question identity, status and the complexities of growing up Black in America. The exhibition is on display until January 5, 2025.  - Explore the NEW in #contemporarydesign at STIRpad.com - Your #Pointofnew - Discover the NEW from designers, brands, galleries, events, projects and more - Images: Courtesy of Kevin Todora, Hugh Hayden and Lisson Gallery - Hugh Hayden | Nasher Sculpture Center | Kevin Todora | Lisson Gallery - #artexhibition #furnituredesign #sculpturalart #sculpturaldesign #largescaleinstallation #chairdesign #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIRpad  Mrinmayee Bhoot

https://lnkd.in/dp6AkjvE The ‘Tri Hita Karana Tower’ in Bali, Indonesia, designed by French architect Arthur Mamou-Mani, blends Balinese culture, sustainable materials and AI-driven art. Rising 30 metres in Nuanu, the tower embodies the Tri Hita Karana philosophy—harmony between humans, nature and the divine—through its design, materials and immersive generative projections. Read more on STIRworld.com - Images: Courtesy of Mamou-Mani Architects - Arthur Mamou-Mani | nuanu | Pablo Alpe | Chiko Wirahadi | DELIVERED. | Ida Ayu Astari Prada - #parametricarchitecture #sustainabledesign #contemporarydesign #geometricdesign #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIR_SEE Nikitha Sunil

https://lnkd.in/dnZRRbhf Melbourne-based architecture practice Woods Bagot leads the transformative renewal of 115-year-old Sydney Central Station, blending historic Edwardian architecture with modern, sustainable design. The project enhances accessibility, incorporates public art and celebrates Sydney's heritage while supporting future transit. This revitalisation marks a pivotal step in evolving Sydney’s transport infrastructure. Read more on STIRworld.com - Images: Courtesy of Trevor Mein and Woods Bagot - Woods Bagot | Bronwyn Bancroft | John Prentice | Trevor Mein meinphoto - #australianarchitecture #accessibledesign #sustainabledesign #urbandesign #transportationdesign #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIR_SEE  Anushka Sharma

#mediapartner LIGHT 24’s, [d]arc thoughts Talks Programme, held on November 20-21, 2024 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, successfully brought together voices in lighting design for an insightful exploration of 'The Next Generation of Design.' Moderated by Samta Nadeem, Curatorial Director at STIR, the session delved into the future of lighting design, addressing legacy, innovation and its impact on industry, environment and society. The session featured speakers Sacha Abizadeh, Growth Director, WSP; Tiziana Regalado, Lighting Designer, Akarui; Isabelle Lane, Lightning Designer, Akarui and James Poore, Founder and CCO, JPLD. - LiGHT Expo London | Lutron Electronics | darc media | Samta Nadeem | Sacha Abizadeh | WSP | Tiziana Regalado | Isabelle Lane | Akarui | James Poore | JPLD | Helen Ankers

https://lnkd.in/dfvQrRT7 The ‘Northcote House’, designed by Preston-based practice LLDS in Melbourne, Australia, embraces sustainable living in an urban context. Drawing inspiration from nearby factory lofts and church halls, the home features three staircases, two terraces and metal facade. Made from eco-friendly materials and innovative design and construction techniques, the compact residence incorporates several sustainable elements including green roof and rainwater harvesting system. Read more on STIRworld.com - Images: Courtesy of Tom Ross - LLDS | TomRoss.XYZ - #residentialarchitecture #residentialinteriors #facadedesign #sustainabledesign #thinkNEXT #STIR #staySTIRred #STIR_SEE Bansari P.