Terrazzo has been trending for several years now with no sign of slowing down. Probably because the composite material has such a classic feel that dates back to the 18th century when it was used primarily for floors. Fast forward to the 1920s when terrazzo floors became popular in the United States due to their durability and color/pattern options. Jump forward to present times where brands and designers are experimenting with the highly customizable material and using it to make just about anything you can think of and we’re here for it. If you’re not ready to swap out all of your floors for terrazzo, think about adding an accessory to give yourself a taste.
At Leila Heller Gallery in Dubai, Indian contemporary artist Manish Nai invites viewers to reconsider the materials that surround them. In In Search of Material within Material, a solo exhibition bringing together works created between 2021 and 2026, discarded objects, industrial surfaces and familiar everyday materials become the starting point for an exploration of form, memory and transformation.