EMERGE @ FIND
ABOUT
Curated by Suzy Annetta (Design Anthology) and presented by DesignSingapore Council, the EMERGE showcase of Southeast Asian design talent returns to FIND – Design Fair Asia in 2023.
This year’s edition will feature the curatorial theme of “CRAFT + INDUSTRY: MAN + MACHINE”, with works by over 50 emerging and established designers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Discover work shaped by a variety of approaches – from a rootedness in ancient craft, to interpretations of the traditional through new materials and techniques, to methods of working that are entirely reliant on contemporary technological innovation.
From fully developed to experimental, each piece is deeply considered, shining a light on the cross currents between traditional crafts, new technologies, and interdisciplinary methods. Ever present is the social, cultural, and economic value of craft and how it continues to contribute to storytelling and identity. A clear spirit of origin comes hand in hand with a universal relevance.
Discover more at emerge.design-anthology.com
Video courtesy of Shooting Gallery.
ABOUT THE CURATOR
Suzy Annetta, Founding Editor in Chief of Design Anthology, is a design editor and curator and a recognised authority on design in Asia. Suzy has judged numerous design awards regionally, advised on selection panels, serves on the advisory committee for Design Trust, hosted and participated in numerous interviews and panel discussions at events, live television, and podcasts, and has authored and edited numerous books on design.
ORGANISER
Suzy Annetta
ORGANISED BY
DATES
21 Sep 2023 - 23 Sep 2023
OPENING HOURS
Trade visitors:
21 September | 10.00am to 6.00pm
22 September | 10.00am to 6.00pm
Public visitors:
23 September | 10.00am to 6.00pm
ADMISSION
Admission to EMERGE via FIND – Design Fair Asia is free with registration by 20 September 2023. For onsite registration, an admission fee of SGD 39 will apply.
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