Architecture, Design events, Interiors

Open. Inspiring. Meaningful. Open House in Tel Aviv through the Eyes of the Co-Organizer Aviva Levinson

On the eve of the annual Open House festival in Tel Aviv, we sat down with one of the organizers -  Aviva Levinson - to hear about how the project started, what it’s all about, and what interesting places and stories are waiting for us this year.Open House  in Tel Aviv, IsraelAviva Levinson, Manager and Co-founder of Open House Israel Aviva, can you tell us a bit about the history: when and ho...

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Art

Imperfection Is Magic: Interview with a Textile Artist Tamar Branitzky.

Art comes in so many forms, and every time we meet a new artist, we’re reminded of how narrow our imagination can sometimes be. When we hear the word “artist,” we often picture someone with brushes and a canvas. But today, we’re introducing you to an artist who works with threads, textures, and pieces of fabric — and creates magic with them.Tamar BranitzkyContemporary artist Textile & TextureT...

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Interiors, Styling & Decoration

3 Key Principles to Blend Home’s History with Modern Dynamic.

When a Home Breathes History: A Brussels Apartment by Evgenia DymkinaDesigning a space with a sense of history is always a balancing act — between the old and the new, between architectural heritage and current trends, between tradition and the modern needs of everyday life. That’s exactly what Evgenia Dymkina set out to do in this project — a warm, thoughtful interior for a family with five kids ...

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Design events

TAAD Overview by Tomer Netanel Levy for DI CATALOGUE Magazine

The first international collectible design fair - TAAD Everyday Wonder, took place in Israel on March 5-11. The exhibition featured unique furniture and art pieces by both well-known and young designers and artists from around the world, including works by Israeli creators. Among the participants was a designer and a co-founder of SALT gallery, Tomer Netanel Levy. In an exclusive interview for our...

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Wood As an Art by Tamara Knopinsky.

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...

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A MIRROR IS A MIRACLE. A conversation with Shay Alfia, an artist

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...

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5 Trends from Stockholm Design Week, highlighted by Designer Svetlana Vakhtina

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 ...

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Interiors, Styling & Decoration

A Few Simple Tricks to Transform a Rented Apartment into a Cozy Home

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...

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BRAFA 2025: Why Interior Designers Need to Visit Art Exhibitions

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...

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