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Today’s Matter

Today’s Matter
Year
2023
Location
Bandung, Indonesia
Category
Exhibtion
Scope
Event Concept
Exhibition Design
Visual Direction    
Today’s Matter is a design event hosted at Matter of Something’s headquarters in Bandung, created as a platform for creative communities to gather, exchange ideas, and celebrate design. Through exhibitions, dialogues, and collaborations, the event brings together design enthusiasts, professionals, brands, and the public in an inclusive cultural programme.    
i.e. House at Jalan Buton is considered one of the historical colonial houses in Bandung during the Dutch colonial period. The neighbourhood blends urban life and historical architecture, characterised by modern architecture influenced by Art Deco style.    



EXHIBITION

Story of World Iconic Furniture
A Story of World Iconic Furniture is a curated furniture collection by Matter of Something. The session exhibits world iconic designers’ pieces, such as lighting fixtures and chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Verner Panton, and others.    

“Timeless design is a matter of combining engineering with practicality, materials and functionality”    



Local Artist Showcase:

Paintings by Dimas Budiman, Clarissa Tifanny, Meutia Afifah, and photographs by Asita Yulia.    



Dimas, Clarissa, and Meu are three artists with diverse interests in their work. Dimas explores the intersection of human memories and inhabited space. Clarissa focuses on children’s art, site-specific works, cultural studies, and creative economy initiatives. Meu often deals with food, women, paradoxes, and the harmony between chaos and order in life.    



DIALOGUE

Furniture and Interior:

Hans Wegner — A Pioneering Danish Furniture Designer    
The dialogue talks about the story of Hans Wegner, the pioneering Danish furniture designer. At the core of the conversation is his emphasis on revealing the inner soul of furniture pieces through a simple and functional exterior.    







NOCTURNA:

The Branding Identity Development    
Nocturna was founded by Brisbane-based visual artist Sam Penberthy in 2015. Inspired by dark landscapes and the subconscious, Sam moved beyond photography and reinterpreted her inspiration into a tangible product that celebrates night in all its mystery and beauty.    

The work and the idea behind transforming her perspective into a brand, and how to sustain herself in the industry.    






COLLABORATION

Bakery with a Mission.

Seroja Bake — Indonesian Bakery.    



Coffee First, Mingle Later.

Haloka, Bandung.    



Today’s Matter is an event that aims to become a platform where people from creative and related industries can showcase and celebrate great design. Hosted at Matter of Something’s headquarters in Bandung, the event gathers a growing community of design enthusiasts to celebrate creativity, lifestyle, and collaboration.    

The event was designed as both a must-see destination for art and design enthusiasts and an inclusive programme open to the general public. Its format included two days of exhibitions, dialogues with creative professionals, and opportunities to meet design brands and related stakeholders shaping new forms of collaboration.    

The programme brought together exhibitions, dialogues, and collaborations involving Matter of Something, Carl Hansen & Søn, Nocturna, Seroja Bake, Haloka, and local artists. Through these intersections, Today’s Matter became a space for relationship-building, creative exchange, and shared cultural momentum.   Collaboration with Matter of Something, CARL HANSEN & SØN, and NOCTURNA
Photographs by ARTEHAUS