{"id":32971,"date":"2024-03-12T12:55:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T12:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&#038;p=32971"},"modified":"2024-03-12T14:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T14:51:41","slug":"fiftysix-design-talks-mediterranean-tales-of-furniture","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/fiftysix-design-talks-mediterranean-tales-of-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"FiftySix Design Talks: Mediterranean Tales of Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The March edition of the FiftySix Design Talks series brings together <span style=\"color: #423922;\">the tactile strength of metal blends with the beauty of mosaics and textiles, presented by two remarkable furniture designers: Christian Bezzina of Medina Steels and Dania Douaidari of Dania D. Designs<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Christian Bezzina, the mastermind behind Medina Steels, brings steel to life, transforming metal into bespoke pieces, ranging from elegant dining tables to intricate mirrors and artful ornaments.<\/p>\n<p>Dania Douaidari, the creative force behind Dania D. Designs, takes us on a journey to Damascus. She crafts furniture that tells tales of Syrian heritage and Mediterranean charm blending the old with the new, using materials like wood, brass, rattan, and traditional mosaic art.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vallettadesigncluster.wildapricot.org\/event-5645806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seats are limited&#8230; Register today!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us at the heart of contemporary design with Fifty Six Design Talks, a monthly talk series co-hosted by The Golden Glitch and the Valletta Design Cluster. The Fifty Six Design Talks series brings together designers, makers, artists and innovators to explore and discuss contemporary design practices. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each event features two dynamic 14-minute presentations and Q&amp;A sessions, providing a concise 56-minute deep dive into cutting-edge design practices. 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