Faenza hosts Nordic design exhibition amid Venice activism

The Nordic Table Design exhibition at the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza explores the evolution of social change through Nordic design between 1900 and 1970. The exhibition highlights how female designers used everyday objects, such as plates and cups, to merge aesthetics with political and social messages, promoting the idea of beauty as a democratic right rather than a privilege.

Simultaneously, at the Venice Film Festival, the red carpet has become a platform for social activism. Celebrities are using their presence to highlight various causes, including calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, autism inclusion, and protests against gender-based violence, blending high fashion with political expression.