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The China Stone Material Association (CSMA) presented a status report for the past year at the Xiamen 2026 trade fair
“Troupe“ fungi cluster by sculptor Ben Russell; Garis Distelhorst, former CEO of the Marble Institute of America (MIA), passed away; The Swedish Government has approved funding for the renovation of the Royal Opera building in Stockholm; General Assembly of Confindustria Marmomacchine; Video of the month: Mount Nemrut, Turkey
This year, the Cemetery Commission’s jury examined 302 gravestones. Five of them were recognized as exemplary in their craftsmanship and artistry
23 of his works are brought together at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, through November 22, 2026
As usual, the project focused on traditional construction methods where natural stone plays the load-bearing role and where CO2 emissions are minimal
We ask: Does the current collection also contain a statement on artificial intelligence?
Luxembourg is on top followed by Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
The material is the Violet Calacatta marble, whose intense violet veining spans across the stone like brushstrokes left by nature
The architects from the Barcelona-based firm Mesura drew inspiration from the local colors and climate
