One of the most important principles that we editors at Something Curated try to keep in mind as we run the site is the idea of cultivating and nurturing a community — whether you’re an artist, a designer, a chef, a writer, a musician or photographer, we try to celebrate your work and ideas in…
In Shuyi Cao’s world, nothing remains as it was. Driftwood roots twist and metamorphose, transforming gradually – through shells, fish bones, glass – until they arrive, almost imperceptibly, at plastic. Branches spring outward, alien leaves unfurling to reveal tiny, intricate worlds within. The landscape Cao conjures is one governed entirely by transformation, by the perpetual…
Ellipse and Ellipsis unfolds as a spatial manifesto, continuing a series of curatorial interventions I’ve developed in domestic or transient spaces over the past years. Focused on ephemeral media—voice, sound, performance, and site-specific installations—these practices shape the viewer–work–environment relationship through cohabitation. As the first curated exhibition at the Nicoletta Fiorucci Foundation, it felt essential to…
Bali’s landscape invites us to contemplate the complex relationship between humanity and nature. This island, often referred to as paradise, embodies both beauty and fragility; its lush terrains are not merely scenic backdrops but living narratives that reflect traditional philosophies. Its cultural landscape is a multidimensional phenomenon that reveals its historical roots while adapting to…
It’s humid and although the sun has now dipped beneath the Manila skyline, the heat still lingers. Outside Silverlens Gallery in Makati, several groups have convened. From various food stalls, the fêted Toyo Eatery is serving up pork buns, citrusy salads, ice creams flavoured with rice wine and avocado, and litres of delicious fresh coconut…
Approaching the gallery in which Lisa Oppenheim: Monsieur Steichen is installed, the first thing I notice is a vase packed with lush foliage and flowers. Light pours into the Henry J. and Erna D. Leir Pavilion at Mudam Luxembourg, making the leaves and petals glow. It’s so bright, the sunshine bouncing of the white walls,…
In the face of sweltering temperatures, Lagos Heatwave is an ode to the city’s “resilience and unwavering commitment to glamour,” creative director Daniel Obaweya shares with SC. In Lagos, the heat isn’t just a backdrop—it’s a character in its own right. But so is fashion. “For this project, we really wanted to emphasise the ridiculous…
The theme of volcanoes has been circling in my mind and heart for years. What started as an innocent fascination and an uncanny sense of belonging when I visited Naples and Pompeii in 2001 evolved into a passion when I traveled to the slopes of Mount Etna the following year. In sum, it is a…