
Design Miami.Paris announces its preview highlights from the galleries presenting at the second edition of its flagship Parisian fair. Returning to L’hôtel de Maisons, the 18th century mansion in the cultural district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the fair will run alongside Art Basel Paris from October 16-20, 2024, with Preview Day held on October 15.

The real estate, interior design and fine art sectors, in particular, are experiencing correlated growth. High-end real estate buyers are often interested in art as a financial investment and this synergy is evident in collaborations between real estate agencies and art curators, where art is not only used for staging but also offered as part of the property package. Today we’re focusing on one specific aspect of the market: sculpture and its broader implications for The Industry as a whole.

Few creators blend technical precision with artistic vision quite like Paddy Pike. As the founder of Paddy Pike Studio, he has carved out a unique niche in the home furnishings industry, crafting pieces that are both functional marvels and aesthetic triumphs, most recently his innovative floor-to-ceiling Creso rug collection.

Rockets to Luna is Kumkum Fernando’s latest body of work and marks his first time creating in 2D. These pieces tell the story of an intergalactic journey to reach a loved one through six rockets, each of which fails to reach its destination. Every rocket represents memories that were intended but never realized.

Among 13 updates across five buildings owned and operated by ANDMORE are debuts, relocations and expansions. This Fall, Furniture Plaza welcomes Carveli Italia (designer Italian furniture) andKOWO (standing desks). Optima Leathers (cowhide leathers) debuts in Market Square Tower. Capel Rugs Inc. (braided rugs); Ornis Gallery (botanical art); and P. Kaufmann (decorative and woven textiles) relocate and expand at 200 North Hamilton, Market Square and Market Square Tower, respectively.