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Aric Chen, curator of Design Miami/Basel, talks post-nature sustainability

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Aric Chen, curator of Design Miami/Basel, talks post-nature sustainability

Aric Chen (Mark Cocksedge)

Collectors, gallerists, designers, curators, and critics come to Design Miami/Basel from around the world to revel in some the most opulent and high-priced design. That being said, the fair isn’t exactly known for its stance on sustainability, let alone efforts to be environmentally conscious. 

That is soon to change, beginning with the 14th edition of Design Miami/Basel from June 11-16. The newly appointed curatorial director, Aric Chen, has plans to not only to change the operations but also the content of the fair itself. By providing an overall curatorial vision for the show’s topic driven large-scale exhibition, “Design at Large,” Chen surveys topics related to environmental sustainability, resources and waste, and potential futures.

AN Interior recently chatted with Chen about his new role, vision for the fair, and highlights from this year’s gallery program. 

AN Interior:  Can you tell me more about Design Miami? What has been accomplished and what is your vision moving forward?

Aric Chen: I’m really excited to be working with Design Miami/Basel. I’ve known and consider all the previous directors as friends: Ambra Meda, Marianne Goebl, and Rodman Primack. They’ve done such a great job establishing Design Miami as this really singular platform for collectible design.

AN: What will you be doing?

AC: What I’m doing is actually a new role that they’ve created. It’s not the director or chief creative officer (which is what Primack was), it’s the Curatorial Director. What they’ve asked me to do is focus on setting the tone.

Read the full article on our interiors and design site, aninteriormag.com.

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