WEEK IN REVIEW

INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST CHARLES MICHAEL RAY

designboom spoke with american artist michael ray charles on the occasion of his ongoing show at galerie templon. marking the first display of his complex oeuvre in almost two decades, ‘in the presence of light’ presents a series of unseen paintings and sculptures that subvert american popular imagery by confronting racial stereotypes. read our conversation in full here, and discover more recent interviews here.

FLYING CARS BY 2025

suzuki has joined forces with SkyDrive with the aim of launchingflying cars by 2025. the japanese mobility specialist has already conducted the first test flight of its SD-03 eVTOL in 2020, and is now developing a two seater electric-powered flying car it plans to release as an air taxi service at the world expo in osaka.

CHRIS SCHANCK IN FRIEDMAN BENDA'S DESIGN IN DIALOGUE

detroit-based artist and designer chris schanck discusses the compelling story of his studio in friedman benda's design in dialogue video interview. working with a team of artisans, schanck creates bespoke furniture, sculptures and other objects out of salvaged and inexpensive materials. if you're in new york, make sure to catch his otherworldly creations, which are currently on view at the museum of arts and design (MAD) in new york.

MINIMALIST, MODERN COCOON IN CHINA

the banyan tree nanjing garden expo luxury hotel in china follows the concept of a modern cocoon that seeks to revive and restore its surrounding topography. designed with simple lines and weaved bamboo elements, the project establishes a harmonious symbiosis of humans and nature. see more submissions by our readers here, and find out how to upload your own project here.

the weekly is an inside review curated by sofia lekka angelopoulou.