February 9

Metropolis Tour: Brilliant Simplicity

The Metropolis Tour is coming to New York. Metropolis editor in chief, Susan S. Szenasy will present the Metropolis Film, Brilliant Simplicity: 15 Designers Research Collaborate Innovate that traces the many ways innovation can happen. Hosted by Callison. Sponsored by Universal Fibers and LINAK. CEUs available, AIA: 1.5LU/HSW, IDCEC: 0.1 CEU. This event is invite only. www.metropolismag.com/multimedia/

February 23

Metropolis Tour: Brilliant Simplicity

The Metropolis Tour is coming to Los Angeles with three events. Metropolis editor in chief, Susan S. Szenasy will present the Metropolis Film, Brilliant Simplicity: 15 Designers Research Collaborate Innovate that traces the many ways innovation can happen. Hosted by Callison, Perkins+Will and NBBJ. Sponsored by Universal Fibers and Bentley Prince Street. CEUs available, AIA: 1.5LU/HSW, IDCEC: 0.1 CEU. This event is invite only. www.metropolismag.com/multimedia/

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February 6—June 3

Glasstress: New Art from the Venice Biennale

The Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York City

This cutting-edge exhibition project is organized by glass impresario Adriano Berengo. He challenges leading contemporary artists and designers from around the globe, unpracticed in glass, to create works in this medium. Lacking preconceptions, these creators have produced pieces that are as inventive as they are provocative. madmuseum.org/events/curator-lead-tour-glasstress-new-glass-venice-biennale

February 7—April 3

Visibly Invisible: Start Seeing What’s Hiding in Plain Sight

Hamilton Hall, 320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

DesignPhiladelphia Free Lectures at the University of the Arts, Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. A series of four speakers, all recognized intellects who teach, write, invent and curate, share their passions in remarkably user-friendly ways. corzocenter.ticketleap.com/

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Through February 17

Three in One: Three Endeavors by the Printmaking Department

Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH

Three sets of printmaking work, including prints created with former Cleveland Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel, visiting artists Curtis Mitchell and Greg Nanney, along with work from CIA students, faculty, and staff, on sale during the show. www.universitycircle.org/events/2012/01/3-in-1-an-exhibition-of-three-endeavors-by-the-printmaking-department

Through April 15

David Smith: Cubes and Anarchy

Wexner Center, Columbus, OH

The American sculptor, strongly identified with the working class which led to his prominent use of geometric forms throughout his career; on display are 80 works, including steel sculptures as well as paintings, and photographs. www.wexarts.org/info/press/1112/davidsmith/

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Through February 5

RODARTE: Fra Angelico Collection

Los Angeles County Museum Of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles

The North American debut of this exhibition showcases ten extraordinary gowns by acclaimed designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy. Inspired by frescoes painted by the early Italian Renaissance artist Fra Angelico, the Rodarte gowns will be on view in the museum’s Italian Renaissance gallery. www.lacma.org/about/press/rodarte-fra-angelico-collection

February 9—February 10

AIA Seattle: Medical Design Forum and Project Tour

Bellevue, WA

American Institute of Architects of Seattle hosts a forum and tour that explores the role of research in cost-effective design. www.aiaseattle.org/medical2012

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Through February 4

Diana Thater: Chernobyl

Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane, Australia

Los Angeles artist Diana Thater traveled to Pripyat, the former home of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant’s employees, to document what has become of the city and how nature has adapted and persisted. www.1301pe.com/news/detail.asp?NewsID=220

February 11—February 12

Design Icons Amsterdam

De Overkant, Ketelstraat 2, 1021 JX Amsterdam The Netherlands

This inaugural event will take place at a former shipyard that has been renovated to house over 60 vintage furniture dealers from all over Europe. www.design-icons.com/

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Submission Deadline: February 17

The American Society of Landscape Architects 2012 Awards

The call for entries for the 2012 ASLA Awards has been released. The professional and student award winners in eight categories will be honored at the ASLA Expo in Phoenix next September. Please note there two separate submission deadlines: Professional entries must be received by February 17th, Student entries are due on May 11th. www.asla.org/2012awards/rules_entries/

Submission Deadline: February 17

Ceramics of Italy Tile Competition

Sponsored by the Italian Trade Commission and Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics), the 2012 Tile Competition is open to all North American architects and designers who have used Italian ceramic tiles in their institutional, residential or commercial/hospitality projects completed between January 2007 and January 2012. www.tilecompetition.com/

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Ongoing

Wonderbrands

A strong visual identity is the key to presenting your brand successfully. Once again, Metropolis will gather design professionals to discuss the ever-evolving secrets to the language of branding. Is architecture is becoming the next Wonderbrand? Stay tuned for details…

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