Mosaic Masterclass
Spanish manufacturer Reviglass the material for students at Escola Massana to create striking murals in 25 by 25mm glass mosaic tiles. Continue reading Mosaic Masterclass
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Westway
Robert Dawson’s Westway mural combines a mixture of locally significant historical references, including a portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, within a skillfully interrelated and overlaid composition. Continue reading Westway
Pothole Parade
Around five years ago, Jim Bachor began filling potholes in his home city of Chicago with a mosaic modelled on the official Chicago flag but with the word Pothole through the middle. Continue reading Pothole Parade
Familial Flourishes
Carefully-controlled modernisation of the production processes, has allowed Giovanni de Maio to expand from an artisanal operation into a craft-based industry. Continue reading Familial Flourishes
Red Dot Reward
Castello from Cedit’s Storie range, designed by Giorgia Zanellato and Daniele Bortotto, has been named Best of the Best in the Red Dot Awards. Continue reading Red Dot Reward
Magical Myaamia
Based upon Myaamia, an original painting by Santos Mendez named after a Native American Algonquian language spoken by the Seminole Indians, the mosaic mural at TD Bank, Florida, reflects harmony and friendship among all living creatures. Continue reading Magical Myaamia
Interactive Installation
ABK’s Wide&Style displays a kaleidoscope of graphic effects that stand out for their taste, style and inspiration. Based on the creativity of young designers, graphic artists and illustrators, these products are capable of transforming spaces with an artistic and original touch. Continue reading Interactive Installation
Pure Peronda
At Cevisama 2016, Museum, Harmony and Peronda all offered cutting edge designs; many of which were the best examples of their type on the show floor. Continue reading Pure Peronda
Triangular Temptation
Portinari’s Connect collection, which won the Best in Show Award at Revestir, created much entertainment with triangular-shaped tiles which people could move and place on a magnetic board to create different tile installations. A clever video was shown on a loop to market this simple but clever concept. Continue reading Triangular Temptation
Fluorite Fashion
Inalco’s Fluorite is a new porcelain tile collection inspired by the terrazzo floors of yesteryear, but one with an innovative revamped air. The range was developed in collaboration with Katty Schiebeck. This talented young designer has delivered a collection offering neutral tones, plus white, black, blue and green, that delivers harmony and balance. Continue reading Fluorite Fashion
Tribal Tonality
Mosaico+’s Africa Now concept features bold graphic motifs and colourful geometries inspired by the designs and weaves of African fabrics reinterpreted in a modern key. Continue reading Tribal Tonality
Rust Never Sleeps
Elizabeth’s Rusty White is the kind of tile design beloved of high street fashion retailers. Continue reading Rust Never Sleeps
London Lava
British designer Faye Toogood’s furniture and objects, including her beautiful glazed lava tiles, demonstrate a preoccupation with materiality and experimentation. Continue reading London Lava
Shabby Chic in India
The floor was tiled in a patchwork of non-matching porcelain floor tiles in a range of designs, colours, formats and finishes. Continue reading Shabby Chic in India