Milan Design Week 2008: Day One

The clear stand out for me was the Slab Chair (above right), an addition to the product family of the same name. With a profile resembling a dancer entering a pirouette, it was one of the most dynamic pieces in his display. (See more images after the jump.)
The talking point of the day was the Fredrikson Stallard for Swarovski Moooi Slab chair by Tom Dixon More stories like this one. Keep exploring more content below. We sit down with Yuri Imoto and Matt Dessero on process, purpose and the art of building worlds Milan shines a new light on the art, history and culture of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games The designer's AWGE Fall/Winter 2026 runway show, featuring pieces from his evolving PUMA partnership, highlights racing-inspired looks, tailoring and an innovative twist on heritage silhouettes This year's Olympic Cauldron, designed by Balich Wonder Studio, symbolizes unity, peace and the continuation of time at Milan’s Peace Arch Exploring the colorful installations, performances and celebrations at Mexico City’s sensorial art event Credit card brands are expanding their luxury offerings to include highly curated trips, Michelin-starred meals and priority reservations At his exhibit in Palazzo Reale's Sala delle Cariatidi, Kiefer honors pre-scientific revolution female alchemists with 42 large-scale paintings The 2026 Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden, Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, showcases vibrant orchids and the hidden beauty of everyday NYC streetscapes PS21: Center for Contemporary Performance hosts The Dark, a multimedia performance art festival across five towns in New York's Columbia County Catch this first-time show of the artist's works in clay at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice through 2 March 2026
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