The art market in the time of Coronavirus
New perspectives, theories and possibilities for the art industry, while the entire world is shutting down because of the pandemic, between revolution and evolution.
A brief history of the balcony, from ancient Persia to the COVID-19 pandemic
A journey that involves Shakespeare, Goya, Medicean Florence and more. Our tribute to the architectural element that has proved to be the protagonist of this quarantine.
Drawing the quarantine to feel less lonely
Feel less lonely, tell yourself in the sudden and unexpected quarantine and show that distance can be a new form of closeness. These are some of the reasons behind two illustration calls in Coronavirus times: the French “Coronamaison” and the Italian “Stay Close(d)”.
Maurizio Montagna goes on a photographic tour in a quarantined Milan
The architectural photographer’s pictures, taken exclusively for Domus around the outer ring-road of the Italian city, capture the outskirts that we can no longer look at.
CoVent, the portable ventilator designed by Dyson in 10 days
Dyson designed and put into production a ventilation machine to support the fight against the Covid-19.
Now, it's official: Salone del Mobile 2020 is cancelled
Due to the current health emergency the Milano Design Week, already postponed, has been rescheduled to 2021.
CURA is the open-source project that reuses containers to house medical units
Guided by Carlo Ratti, an interdisciplinary team of researchers in continuous expansion provide a not-profit alterative to the tents currently used in field hospitals during the medical emergency.
From clutch to mask: how industrial production is changing to face the emergency
Fashion brands are producing hospital gowns and masks, fragrance companies are making hand sanitizers, the automotive sector is dealing with surgical devices or parts for hospital machinery. We are at war, yes, but now we can count on new allies.
The life of designers at the time of quarantine
We interviewed five young designers to understand how the coronavirus emergency is impacting their work. Parasite 2.0, Plstct, Tellurico, Sara Ricciardi and Roberto Sironi reveal their experience.
A 3D-printed ventilator prototype from an open-source project
In less than a week a group of researchers studied a prototype ventilator made by 3D parts and other low-cost materials.
Art Basel Hong Kong is now open through the online Viewing Rooms
This is the first time in history a fair is held entirely on a digital platform. The Viewing Rooms will open to the public today.