Articles by Adrian Madlener

Adrian Madlener is a Brussels-born, New York-based writer covering a wide range of design-related topics.

ZONAMACO / Transatlántico by Adrian Madlener

ZONAMACO / Transatlántico: “There’s a huge potential for the collectible design industry in Latin America - both the number of makers and collectors in this part of the world is booming."

New York Dispatch / January 2022 by Adrian Madlener

New York Dispatch / January 2022: Four diverse must-see shows – from radical designers and thinkers of the 20th century, to some of our contemporary torch bearers.

Preview: FOG Design + Art 2022 by Adrian Madlener

Preview: FOG Design + Art 2022: TDE's top picks from San Francisco’s boutique art and collectible design fair.

James Zemaitis by Adrian Madlener

James Zemaitis: Twenty years ago he was organising some of the first modern design auctions. Many of those iconic pieces have soared in value since – Zemaitis shares his insights.

Misha Kahn by Adrian Madlener

Misha Kahn: As the enfant terrible of American design opens his first solo show in Shanghai, TDE revisits an interview published in our first print edition.

New York Dispatch / December 2021 by Adrian Madlener

New York Dispatch / December 2021: As the city is brimming with design exhibitions and events, TDE sets out to explore, visiting everything from student collaborations to penthouse showcases.

Danish Arts Foundation / New York by Adrian Madlener

Danish Arts Foundation / New York: Staple galleries The Future Perfect and Hostler Burrows have teamed up with the Danish cultural organisation for two distinct design exhibitions this fall.

‘Garrison Stool’, 2016-2021 by Adrian Madlener

'Garrison Stool', 2016-2021: STACKLAB

The New Guard / Stories from the New World by Adrian Madlener

The New Guard / Stories from the New World: A commitment to new blood, ideation and incubation.

Ini Archibong / Hierophany by Adrian Madlener

Ini Archibong / Hierophany: A fully expressive first gallery solo show, reflecting the designer's quest for meaning through colour, light and form.

Transhumances II by Adrian Madlener

Transhumances II: Galerie Philia is reviving the virtues of localism through its residency programme.

‘Wire Cone Chair’, 1960 by Adrian Madlener

‘Wire Cone Chair’, 1960: Verner Panton

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