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Venice Biennale’s main event brings ‘beauty in the face of tragedy’

May 8, 2026, 2:02 PMfutureplc
Venice Biennale’s main event brings ‘beauty in the face of tragedy’
Plus, Marimekko phone cases, a Bauhaus-worthy loo, and nature-friendly furniture
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 sculpture at Venice Biennale 
 

Welcome to the Venice Biennale’s main event, 110 artists ‘creating beauty in the face of tragedy’

Curated by the late Koyo Kouoh and realised by her team, the exhibition ‘In Minor Keys’ offers a sensory and poetic approach to contemporary art

 
 
 
 Marimekko phone cases 
 

Go floral and bold with this new range of phone cases and more from Marimekko

Marimekko has teamed up with Casetify to bring its signature prints and patterns to your pocketable device

 
 
 
 Sculptural concrete furniture outdoors 
 

Joris Laarman’s furniture is for non-human life too

The Dutch designer’s exhibition at Friedman Benda in New York reimagines design’s relationship with nature

 
 
 
 Gropius House 
 

The Gropius House is finally getting a Bauhaus-worthy bathroom

After an international search, the modern icon is slated to get a loo worthy of its design pedigree. See the winning design

 
 
 
 Japanese house 
 

A Kamakura house offers an otherworldly experience through Japanese minimalism

The home brings together craft and idyllic views of both the sea and Mount Fuji

 
 
 
 Edra modular sofa 
 

Edra takes the sofa in a more flexible new direction – give it a spin

With the ‘Anywhere’ sofa by Francesco Binfaré, presented at Milan Design Week and complete with rotating backrests, the brand pushes the boundaries of modular design

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Discover lower-profile Greek islands, dress for adventure in Utah, and plan a city break with a Wallpaper* Travel Guide; find the June issue on newsstands

 
 
 
  
 
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