African Design takes stage on El País’ ICON Design magazine

There’s a constant buzz over the latest African designers, artists and art galleries who are influencing the Continent’s creative industry. Isabel Margalejo reports for Spanish ICON Design magazine about the latest works and talks to the movement’s main supporters in South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Mali or Senegal. Read the full article

Markets

2025 Appliance Bonus: how it works and what it includes

Smart and sustainable purchases: how to make the most of the appliance bonus and how to apply. Requirements, amounts and limits to be aware of

Cristina Kiran Piotti

Stories

Saudi Arabia, a land of new balances

Saudi Arabia is the largest FF&E (Furniture, Fixture and Equipment) market in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. In 2024, it reached a value of $7.2 billion, fueled by economic diversification, rapid population expansion and reforms of the Saudi Vision 2030 strategic program.

Serena Scarpello

Exhibitions

Introducing “Salone Raritas”: the new Salone del Mobile.Milano exhibition space dedicated to limited edition design and high-end creative manufacturing

Salone Raritas will make its debut at the 64th edition of the trade fair. Curated icons, unique objects, and outsider pieces: the first direct interface between the world of special edition design, antiques and high-end craftsmanship and the professional design market professional design market (architects, interior designers, contractors, developers, dealers, etc). Leading galleries and an international audience will come together on a platform driven by a strong curatorial vision, designed to foster long-term relationships and generate business opportunities.