Fluid tables akin to mercury
(June 2013) Zaha Hadid designes new furniture for Citco – or more to the point, works of art in the shape of furniture
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(June 2013) In Siena visitors are invited to view the loft of the Marble Cathedral until October 27th
Ancient finds in limestone from a controversial king
(June 2013) The Israel Museum in Jerusalem showcases „Herod the Great“
MusivaMente – contemporary mosaics
(June 2013) Carrara Marble Weeks shows works of 16 artists from June, 28 until August, 04
Nature and natural resources protection increasingly often topic of discussion
(June 2013) Milan was once again the world capital of product design for one week in April not only on the fairground site but spread over a number of venues across the city
Contemporary stone sculpture in London
(June 2013) Until June, 26 onform showcases works of well known artists / All pieces for sale
Simplicity and adaptation to local conditions
(June 2013) An anexe to a farm in India all built with local sandstone
Waves by the yard
(June 2013) Taiwanese company presents an innovative variant of pebble mats ready for marketing
One of the most promising growth markets
(June 2013) Moscow’s Expostone from June 25th to 28th holds information on Russia’s stone branch in store and offers opportunities for exporters
Local history and the unconscious
(June 2013) Artist Jason Mulligan works on art projects involving local citizens and simultaneously produces abstract work
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(June 2013) Two jubilees are worth mentioning: French trade magazine Pierre Actual is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Polish Nowy Kamieniarz is celebrating its 10th anniversary
„There was room for wealth creation in 2012“
(June 2013) Worldwide number of people with US$ 30m or more in net assets rose by 5% last year, or nearly 8,700
Rough sandstone exterior, flamed sandstone interior
(May 2013) The House on Blacksod Bay on the Irish Atlantic coast mirrors the surrounding landscape
Producers of engineered stone present themselves
(May 2013) Caesarstone, Cosentino and Stone Italiana show their new ideas and materials at Milan’s Fuori Salone
Natural stone jewelry
(May 2013) Finland’s University of Applied Sciences in Imatra is offering courses in Jewellery Art toward a bachelor degree
150-year-old underground with 150 million-year-old limestone
(May 2013) London’s „Tube“ is celebrating its 150th jubilee / Station Green Park with artistic design
Genuine Stone is now Word Mark and Trade Mark
(May 2013) The Natural Stone Council announces its writing’s and icon’s official registration by US-authorities
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(May 2013) Marble feels cold, because of its low heat conductivity according to the Dubai Chronicle. On the contrary, marble conducts heat away from our skin so quickly that it feels cool
