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The design festival NYCxDesign returns in 2023 for its 11th year with a programme of events. MoreThe design festival NYCxDesign returns in 2023 for its 11th year with a programme of events.
The events include an opening party, a series of talks, installations, virtual studio tours and walking tours.
The festival has seen more than 300,000 international visitors attend in previous years.
Dates
NYCxDesign takes place for a week in May every year. This year, the festival runs from 18 to 25 May 2023.
Boroughs
The festival takes place at hundreds of venues in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
ICFF and WantedDesign
One of the largest events at the festival is the The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), which partners with WantedDesign Manhattan. The event includes a fair, exhibitions, installations, presentations and an awards programme.
Read on for details of the key events taking place throughout the week below.
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Invisible City – Veronica Gaido
9 May9 May - 30 Jul30 July 2023
Italian photographer Veronica Gaido presents her first solo exhibition in the US, titled Invisible City. More -
Samuel Ross: Coarse
10 May10 May - 17 Jun17 June 2023
Art and design gallery Friedman Benda presents its second solo exhibition from British artist Samuel Ross. More -
Omet Pop-Up Gallery
11-21 MayMay 2023 -
Oui Design! Kick-off Panel Discussion
17 May17 May 2023
Design initiative Oui Design! presents a panel discussion during NYCxDesign moderated by director of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Maria Nicanor. More -
Tactility: Exploring Light Through Form
17 May17 May 2023
Lighting brand RBW opens its showroom for NYCxDesign 2023 on 17 May from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. More -
Unbroken by Arielle Assouline-Lichten
17-27 MayMay 2023 -
30 years of Hering Berlin tableware at Amuneal
18-25 MayMay 2023
German design brand Stefanie Hering Berlin presents a spectrum of tableware at NYCxDesign 2023. More -
Adagio by Chris Baas
18 May18 May - 16 Jun16 June 2023
Art gallery Galerie Ground presents the work of artist Chris Baas in an exhibition titled Adagio. More -
Arlene Angard at NYCxDesign
18-23 MayMay 2023
Interior designer firm and gallery Arlene Angard takes part in Madison Avenue Design Week for NYCxDesign 2023. More -
Avenue Road presents M2R
18 May18 May 2023
Furniture and art retailer Avenue Road hosts a discussion with designer Sebastian Herkner; founder of M2R, Marcel Muller; managing director at Label Step, Reto Aschwanden; and founding principle at Workshop/APD, Matt Berman. More -
Foscarini Unveils New Lighting Collections
18-25 MayMay 2023
Lighting brand Foscarini debuts its latest products during NYCxDesign 2023 at its New York showroom. More -
Galerie Philia's New York Summer Exhibition
18 May18 May - 31 Jul31 July 2023
Galerie Philia showcases an exhibition during NYCxDesign 2023, presenting sculptures from global designers. More -
Isle by Lambert & Fils and Zoë Mowat
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Lee Broom New York Penthouse Showroom
18-25 MayMay 2023 -
Muji is
18-25 MayMay 2023 -
Nemo Lighting presents The Masters Collection
18-25 MayMay 2023 -
Public Access by Furnishing Utopia
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Sessions with Visualist
18-23 MayMay 2023
Online workflow tool Visualist hosts a series of online talks during NYCxDesign 2023, exploring topics of art, business, culture and design. More -
Staydream – a surreal reality
18-25 MayMay 2023
Furniture brand Stellar Works partners with Sony's Creative Center to create the Staydream – a surreal reality presentation. More -
Studio Amebe x NYCxDesign
18 May18 May - 30 Jun30 June 2023
Italian art and design firm Studio Amebe partners with Italian tableware brand Bitossi Home to launch of its product, titled Extra Vergine, Italian POP oil-dispenser. More -
Education design platform Mebl | Transforming Furniture hosts an online discussion on the carbon footprint created by furniture. More -
Women's Wellbeing and the Power of Design
18 May18 May 2023
Dezeen hosts a talk with hair removal brand Flamingo exploring designing products, brands and spaces for women. More -
Augmented reality (AR) city planning startup inCitu hosts a walking tour across North Brooklyn. More -
DataWagashi: Multisensory Data Experience
19 May19 May 2023
Boston-based designers Tiange Wang and I-Yang Huang discuss the future of data in an online discussion during NYCxDesign 2023. More -
HBF Open Showroom
19 May19 May 2023
Furniture brand HBF opens its showroom for the 11th edition of NYCxDesign. More -
Harmonious Proportions by Tuleste Factory
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Make-Do
19-27 MayMay 2023
Los Angeles-based gallery Marta partners with art and design auctioneer Catalog Sale to present an exhibition in New York. More -
Mercer Street Block Party
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Objects that Disobey – Materiaaal
19-25 MayMay 2023
Brooklyn venue Materiaaal presents the Objects that Disobey exhibition, showcasing North and Central American design, sculpture and craft during NYCxDesign 2023. More -
Oui Design! x Jouffre | Open Studios and DJ Party
19 May19 May 2023
French American cultural institution Villa Albertine collaborates with interior design brand Par Excellence to host an event at upholstery store Jouffre. More -
Particle 2023 Capsule Launch Party
19 May19 May 2023
Furniture and homeware brand Particle launches its 2023 collection during NYCxDesign, with a celebration at Sommwhere. More -
Reform presents Muller Van Severen
19 May19 May 2023
Kitchen brand Reform partners with Belgian design studio Muller Van Severen to present the Match kitchen collection at Reforms showroom in Dumbo, Brooklyn. More -
The Sight Unseen Collection
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Anglepoise Assortment Showcase
20-24 MayMay 2023
British lighting brand Anglepoise presents its full range of table and floor lamps at International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) during NYCxDesign 2023. More -
Design it Your Self – Studies in Generative Furniture Design
20-21 MayMay 2023
Design firm Self hosts an interactive workshop, enabling visitors to design their own side tables. More -
Fad Market x NYCxDesign
20-21 MayMay 2023
Pop-up fashion, art and design market Fad Market hosts an event during NYCxDesign 2023, showcasing more than 50 designers at the Invisible Dog Art Center. More -
Meet French Artist Franck Evennou at Maison Gérard
20 May20 May 2023
Antique furniture store Maison Gerard hosts an exhibition of French sculptor Franck Evennou's work during NYCxDesign 2023. More -
Open Studio: Combray
20 May20 May 2023
Interior design brand Combray opens its Greenpoint atelier during NYCxDesign 2023, showcasing its latest furniture and textile collections. More -
Presence in Bed
20-25 MayMay 2023
Presence in Bed is an immersive exhibition taking place during NYCxDesign 2023 that uses virtual reality (VR) to explore the bed as a supportive, comforting environment. More -
Salvatori Open House and Cocktail to Celebrate the US-Debut of Patchwork
20 May20 May 2023
Italian stoneware brand Salvatori launches its latest wall finishes in the US during NYCxDesign 2023. More -
The Beauty of Black and White
20-25 MayMay 2023
Design studio Rottet Collection presents the Beauty of Black and White exhibition, displaying designs by the studio and external artists. More -
The Future of Food by Smart Design and NASA
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Upon Further Reflection
20-25 MayMay 2023
A group of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) female-identified designers and artists present an exhibition at the 3.1 Phillip Lim store in New York City. More -
DIFFA by Design 2023
21-23 MayMay 2023
Fundraising event DIFFA by Design returns to New York City, this year taking place at the Javits Center. More -
Eco Solidarity
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ICFF and WantedDesign Manhattan 2023
21-23 MayMay 2023
The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) returns to the Javits Centre in 2023 with WantedDesign Manhattan, showcasing a range of residential, contract and hospitality products. More -
The Next Generation of Modern
21-23 MayMay 2023
The Heller Gallery, an art gallery specialising in glass, presents The Next Generation of Modern exhibition during NYCxDesign 2023. More -
Baccarat at Madison Avenue Design Week 2023
22-25 MayMay 2023
Crystal and chandelier brand Baccarat opens its showroom for NYCxDesign 2023, taking part in Madison Avenue Design Week. More -
Haute Living NYC Anniversary with guests Tom Dixon and Roberto Palomba
22 May22 May 2023
Design brand Haute Living celebrates the one-year anniversary of opening its New York showroom by hosting a party and Q&A. More -
Global Design Forum: Circular Design Series
23 May23 May 2023
Global Design Forum presents the Circular Design Series in partnership with SAP, which explores circularity and the future of packaging. More -
Luca Nichetto unveils Soft Blown by Lladró
23 May23 May 2023
Spanish lighting and home accessories brand Lladró presents its latest collection Soft Blown, created by designer Luca Nichetto. More
NYCxDesign 2023
18-25 MayMay 2023, New York City, USA
