The Fondazione Dries Van Noten opens its inaugural exhibition “The Only True Protest is Beauty”, on April 25th. Curated by Dries Van Noten with Geert Bruloot, the presentation explores craftsmanship as a language of expression and a conduit for emotion. Marie Honnay spoke to the designer ahead of the event.

From March 18-25, 2026, Spazio Nobile presents Memories of a Garden, a colourful and captivating series of new work by Kiki van Eijk that captures the designer’s vivid imagination and the impact that nature and the landscape has on her practice.

Design Shanghai returns for its 13th edition from March 19-22 at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre and will spotlight Chinese designers and brands in addition to featuring over 500 design brands representing over 20 countries.

For our 2026 print issue: TLmag41: The Art of Collecting, Simon de Pury interviewed Steffan Ahrenberg, owner and publisher of Cahiers d’Art, the iconic publishing house and gallery that celebrates 100 years in 2026. As part of their 100th anniversary, there will be a host of exhibitions and events in various institutions including the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice and MoMA, NY.

On Saturday, March 14th, Belgian textile designer Vera Vermeersch will open her studio between 12-20h, offering visitors the opportunity to see her latest work, works-in progress, and have a unique glimpse into this prolific artist’s process and vision.

Just ahead of the opening of the 13th edition of Design Shanghai, we spoke to Zhuo Tan, Co-Founder and Event Director of Design Shanghai, to learn about the history of this prestigious design event, its support of contemporary Chinese design, and what she is looking forward to seeing realised this year during the 4-day event.

For ten days, Villa Empain becomes a living ecosystem of Belgian contemporary collectible design and art, with 32 designers and artists from Zaventem Ateliers taking over the historic building.

Running from November 8, 2025 to March 15, 2026, Glass: Transcending Matter. The Cirva Collections at the Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain de Saint-Étienne Métropole (MAMC+) offers an ambitious presentation of Cirva’s collections to date. The exhibition draws a rich dialogue between design, visual arts, and scientific inquiry through the singular lens of glass.

Set in the Bernese Oberland, near Gstaad, multi-talented designer Alexandre de Betak transformed a modest Alpine farm shed, half-buried in snow, into a meditative encounter with light, reflection, and space.

From January 24-May 5, 2026, the Vandalorum presents Tales of the Hand, a dynamic exhibition of work by Masayoshi Oya.

Design Shanghai returns for its 13th edition from March 19-22 at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre and will feature over 500 design brands representing over 20 countries.

Our 2026 print edition: TLmag41: The Art of Collecting, guest edited by Simon de Pury, is now available on newsstands and online. Have a look!