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2024 Theme:  "Art · Extension"

neooold curated by designer Chen Min, features "Art·Extension" as the theme for 2024. The significance of extending craftsmanship has consistently been one of neooold's dedicated development directions. The exhibition design, presented by the architectural firm line+ under the direction of architect Meng Fanhao, extracts the cultural symbol of the bracket arch, a traditional architectural element, to construct a precise and melodious space.

During the exhibition, works by artists and craftsmen from both domestic and international realms, including Alao Bakker, Makoto Suetomi, and Hans Tan, were showcased. Encompassing ceramics, metalworking, weaving, lacquer, and other traditional crafts, these devoted works converge the origins of modern art with the deep roots of traditional craftsmanship.

The exhibition is not only a showcase of artistic endeavors but also a collection of legendary stories surrounding the inheritance and development of traditional crafts.

Stand Design Evolved from the Cultural Symbol of "Dou Gong"

Dou Gong, a hallmark of Chinese architectural heritage, embodies millennia of history. This ingenious combination of structural integrity and artistic expression not only symbolises Chinese architectural culture but also serves as a classic emblem of Oriental building art. By its very nature, dou-gong bridges the gaps between different structural elements, sharing the load and allowing countless ancient Chinese edifices to stand tall through the ages.

In the design of the neooold stand, this traditional element has been skilfully abstracted and reinterpreted. The intricate dou-gong has been transformed into several layers of slender, glossy panels, intricately interwoven and supported by a steel framework, creating a modern yet dignified version of the classic dou-gong.

Curator and 2024 Invited Architect & Masters

Min Chen

Min Chen

Industrial Designer, Founder of Chen Min Design Studio, Founder, Curator of neooold
Fanhao Meng

Fanhao Meng

Design Principal of line+, neooold special invited architect
Aldo Bakker

Aldo Bakker

neooold special invited master
Masataka Hosoo

Masataka Hosoo

neooold special invited master

2024 Participating Designers and Brands

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2024 Highlights