Posts by Design Israel
20
Mar
Wood As an Art by Tamara Knopinsky.
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Artist Tamara Knopinsky shared with DI CATALOGUE magazine insights about her work and the unique process of creating wooden artworks.About the Artist:
City: Tel Aviv
Field: Interior designer, artist
Brand: TO.MA Wood Art
Tamara, tell us about yourself and how your brand was created
I have a degree in interior design and have been passionate about art since c...
07
Mar
A MIRROR IS A MIRACLE. A conversation with Shay Alfia, an artist
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Ahead of the TAAD international collectible design fair in Tel Aviv, we met with an artist and object designer Shay Alfia, whose works are presented at the fair. At SALT gallery, which she co-founded with her partner and product designer Tomer Netanel Levy, we discussed her art, sources of inspiration and collectible design in Israel and worldwide.Tomer Netanel Levy & Shay Alfia, SALT GalleryT...
04
Mar
6 Exhibitions To Visit In March
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March turned out to be very rich for impressing art events. Alexandra Levin, art historian and art guide prepared a list of local exhibitions and cultural events that she highly recommends to visit this month. Go check it out and don't forget that there's always more to discover in the Israel's art scene!
1. TAAD. One week of International Design in Tel Aviv, 5-11.03
Isaac Remba St 7,...
02
Mar
5 Trends from Stockholm Design Week, highlighted by Designer Svetlana Vakhtina
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In 2025, more than 300 exhibitors participated in the event, showcasing their work across various locations in Stockholm. Svetlana managed to visit many of the pavilions, see iconic pieces, explore new designs, and observe how Scandinavian designers skillfully blend trends. Here’s a firsthand account of what caught her attention.
Scandinavian design holds a special place in my heart—it was my ...
26
Feb
A Few Simple Tricks to Transform a Rented Apartment into a Cozy Home
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The client's main request was to quickly transform an unfurnished, rented apartment within a limited budget into a comfortable home for a family with children. The challenge? Designer Olga Burakova shared her experience of completing the entire process—layout planning, furniture selection, lighting, and décor installation—within just three weeks, all while staying within budget.Location: Israel, N...
24
Feb
BRAFA 2025: Why Interior Designers Need to Visit Art Exhibitions
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Brafa Art Fair brings together galleries—mostly from Europe, but also from the US— to showcase selected pieces from their collections. Each gallery has its own stand where they display carefully selected artworks. Eugenie Dymkina, interior designer from Luxembourg, shared with us why she loves Brafa, why she attends it every year, and what impressed her the most this time.About the ExhibitionExhib...
21
Feb
MAISON&OBJET – the view of interior designer Maria Beregovaya
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The start of a new year marks the beginning of the global design week season. Each exhibition serves a vast, multifaceted showcase of ideas, reflecting the diversity of its participants. It’s fascinating to see how each designer interprets the event through their unique lens - spotting details that align with their personal style and creative vision, while identifying emerging trends. Interior ...
19
Feb
A Tel Aviv Apartment Designed for Living & Hosting
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When a Home Becomes a Space for Taste and ExperienceThe clients, originally from Tel Aviv, purchased the apartment intending to live there with their children. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, they decided to relocate to the U.S. After their move, an exciting opportunity arose to reimagine the space and transform it into a seamless blend of a private home and an inviting venue for culin...
14
Feb
5 exhibitions to visit in February
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Alexandra Levin, art historian and art guide prepared a list of local exhibitions and cultural events that she highly recommends to visit in February. Go check it out and don't forget that there's always more to discover in the Israel's art scene!
1. "and yet: looking at contemporary art 1985-2025"
Eyal Ofer Pavilion, Tel Aviv Museum, Tel AvivEyal Ofer Pavilion (formerly the Helena Ru...