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Collage: “Delphos” gown, Fortuny (Italian), Adèle Henriette Elisabeth Nigrin Fortuny and Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, 1920s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Frances J. Kiernan, 2005 (2005.328); Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory, late 5th century BCE. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1907 (07.286.23). Artwork by Julie Wolfe.
The Met Unveils Spring 2026 Costume Institute Exhibition Costume Art and Opens Major New Fashion Galleries
From March 18 to 21, 2026, China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) returns with serious scale and sharper intent. Under the theme CONNECT • CREATE, the Home Furniture Exhibition takes over 430,000 square meters in Guangzhou, positioning itself as a front-row seat to global furniture innovation, manufacturing power, and next-gen lifestyles. This is where international brands, buyers, and designers plug directly into China’s supply chain—tracking trends, sourcing smarter, and opening doors to new business across commercial design, upholstered systems, dining and living, outdoor, and home décor. The scope reflects a market in motion—and CIFF is leaning into the shift. Design Leads the Conversation Design is the engine, and East Design Show proves it. Spanning 40,000 square meters and hosting 100+ forward-thinking brands, the platform puts soft furnishings and material innovation center stage—less noise, more substance. Responding to changing demographics and daily rituals, CIFF 2026 sharpens its focus on lifestyle-led solutions. Area D introduces curated showcases for age-friendly living and smart eldercare in the Silver Life section, with around 150 companies exploring how design can support longevity with dignity. Nearby, Pet Life captures the rise of human–pet co-living, translating emotional bonds into thoughtful furniture and interiors. A dedicated 10,000-square-meter Smart Living zone dives into intelligent sleep systems and health-monitoring tech—design that doesn’t just look good, but actively supports well-being. Outdoor, Décor, and Conscious Design Outdoor living expands into a 50,000-square-meter ecosystem, celebrating nature-driven lifestyles and innovation across materials, comfort, and durability. Meanwhile, the home décor sector leans into sustainability and cultural heritage, reflecting a global appetite for design that carries meaning, responsibility, and craft. Made for the World On the production side, dining and living room furniture scale up with confidence. Covering 120,000 square meters and bringing together 800+ manufacturers, this segment reinforces CIFF’s “Made for the World” positioning—where efficient supply chains meet design-driven manufacturing and premium output. SOFA PLUS returns bigger and better, with improved navigation and services tailored for international buyers, cementing its role as a global gateway for Chinese sofa brands ready to scale beyond borders.
CIFF Guangzhou 2026 Is Where Global Furniture Connects, Creates, and Scales
Gala Porras-Kim, The weight of a patina of time [2125], 2024, Graphite, color pencil and encaustic on paper, Triptych: 228.6 x 182.8 cm each (framed) © Gala Porras-Kim. Courtesy of the artist Photo: Wes Magyar/MCA Denver
Amorepacific Museum of Art Reveals Its 2026 Exhibition Program, From Korean Visionaries to Jonas Wood’s Asian Debut
"Homeland" by Maria Guțu presented by Leica Store & Gallery New York
Leica Gallery New York Unveils Homeland, a Powerful Photographic Meditation on Belonging by Maria Guțu
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Above: Roche Bobois, exhibiting at Design Shanghai 2026
Design Shanghai 2026 Returns to Its Origins with a Nature-Led Vision