NYCxDESIGN 2026: Kites, Lexus, and Rolls-Royce Among Design Week Highlights
NYCxDESIGN 2026 is in progress, broadening its scope to encompass not just furniture and architecture but also a kite exhibition, a pavilion by Lexus, and a salon hosted by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. AN Interior is organizing panels and events while releasing the Spring/Summer 2026 issue along with the inaugural design guide for New York, titled Deep Cuts. From May 13 to 27, SO—IL's venue at 144 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn will showcase several exhibitions: VERSO and Office of Tangible Space will feature Nothing Comes From Nothing, connecting contemporary designers with historical pieces; Espasso Apartment will highlight Brazilian design; Paraphernalia will present Alien; and woodworker Luke Malaney will curate A Loose Grip. The New York Edit, created by Design Hotels and curated by Simple Flair, will take place from May 15 to 20 at The Blond, 11 Howard, New York, in collaboration with Lumens, emphasizing light as a storytelling medium.
Key facts
- NYCxDESIGN 2026 is an annual platform celebrating design across New York City.
- The event includes a survey on kites, a Lexus pavilion, and a Rolls-Royce Motor Cars salon.
- AN Interior hosts panels and distributes the Spring/Summer 2026 issue and Deep Cuts guide.
- 144 Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn hosts exhibitions from May 13 to 27.
- VERSO and Office of Tangible Space present Nothing Comes From Nothing, pairing contemporary and historic works.
- Office of Tangible Space also presents Espasso Apartment, highlighting historic Brazilian design.
- Paraphernalia presents the group exhibition Alien at 144 Vanderbilt Avenue.
- Woodworker Luke Malaney curates A Loose Grip, where designers crafted pieces start to finish.
- The New York Edit runs May 15 to 20 at The Blond, 11 Howard, New York.
- The New York Edit is developed by Design Hotels and curated by Simple Flair, in partnership with Lumens.
- The New York Edit focuses on light as a medium and narrative device.
- The New York Edit gathers collectible design from New York–based designers.
Entities
Artists
- Luke Malaney
Institutions
- NYCxDESIGN
- AN Interior
- SO—IL
- VERSO
- Office of Tangible Space
- Paraphernalia
- Design Hotels
- Simple Flair
- Lumens
- Lexus
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Locations
- New York City
- 144 Vanderbilt Avenue
- Brooklyn
- New York
- The Blond
- 11 Howard
- New York 10013