The pandemic put on hold the best of many important events across the globe. One such event is the Biennale Interieur in Belgium. Though most of the efforts behind the event’s organisation were put in jeopardy because of the importunate pandemic, it is all set to bring in its latest edition in October 2022. It is amongst the handful of longest-running design events across the globe, with its 27th edition in place. Biennale Interieur’s latest edition will be a showcase of ultra-fresh perspectives and ideologies on the world of design in the digital era. "The crisis put many efforts in our sector in jeopardy, but it also has forced us to be more innovative. We want to continue on that path now, looking for ways to continue to inspire and bring people together. I am more convinced than ever that being together in person, creating conversation on design topics that matter, and driving a sense of community around shared goals must be core parts of our added value,” states Caroline Fiers, CEO of Biennale Interieur upon the conceptualisation of the event.
Biennale Interieur will be conducted from 20th to 24th of October at Kortrijk Xpo with the visionary dispositions of WeWantMore— an independent design studio based in Antwerp, which has worked at conceptualising and curation of the event this year. "Design is a reflection of the future of society and lies at the forefront of new ideas and new technologies that will shape tomorrow's world. Most design fairs, unfortunately, have become trade fairs, focussing on the commercial aspect while not fulfilling their potential of being a place for future thinking. Instead of trying to offer a complete overview or status-quo of what's happening in the world of interior design, as a majority of the competition does, the Biennale INTERIEUR 2022 will focus and dive deeply into one central, burning topic at a time,” shares Ruud Belmans, Co-Founder of WeWantMore.
Interieur 2022 will celebrate the power of the human touch when design enthusiasts will be able to physically participate in various expositions and discussions on the future of design, giving the audience a transparent and multi-faceted lens to view topics that are likely to dictate the society’s future. The theme will be highly conscious of portraying the dialogue between design practices and futuristic trends. Each of the displays, be it an interior exhibit, various think tanks or any design discussion thoroughfare, is likely to look into the impact of this digital era in shaping up the future.
The Biennale's aim is to provide qualitative experiences and unforgettable moments, combining business with pleasure and culture with commerce. They aim at creating a landmark event every year which is a respite from the bustle of everyday lives. To do so, they bring together innovators, curators and designers owing to both local and global outreach, who work together to create a picture of design’s future. The design fair has previously witnessed the participation of many famous designers including Vincent Van Duysen, Sep Verboom, Nathalie Dewez, Linde Freya Tangelder and many more.
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