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Jemma Elliott-Israelson

Jemma Elliott-Israelson is a Milan-based art advisor and curator whose practice spans curatorial work, collection development, and institutional partnerships. She holds a BA in History of Art from McGill University, an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and a diploma in Art Galleries, Museums, and Curation from Sotheby’s Institute in London. Her experience includes the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, the Israel Museum Jerusalem, and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, alongside managing and developing private collections and estates.

Previously a Client and Business Development Coordinator at Christie’s, Elliott-Israelson joined Shifting Vision in 2020 as Head of Curatorial Affairs and Institutional Partnerships, working closely with artists, galleries and museums. Today, her advisory practice works internationally with private collectors, family offices, brands, corporations and hospitality companies to build and curate exceptional art collections.

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5 September 26
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Molina Hun – SUJONOHUN

SUJONOHUN is a Singapore-based multi-disciplinary design studio founded by Sujono Lim and Molina Hun. Working across hospitality, luxury residential, and developer projects, the studio is known for creating immersive interiors defined by a refined interplay of space, material, and crafted detail.

Rooted in a spirit of exploration, SUJONOHUN approaches each project with a balance of clarity, curiosity, and contemporary sensibility. Their work combines thoughtful spatial composition with a quiet sophistication, resulting in interiors that feel both intentional and enduring.

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29 January 26
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matali crasset

matali crasset is an internationally renowned French designer whose practice spans architecture, furniture, set design, urban planning, and public spaces. A graduate of ENSCI–Les Ateliers, she has long defended design as an artistic, anthropological, and social practice rooted in everyday life and human experience.

For over three decades, crasset has pursued a singular path guided by a human, social, and ecological approach to design, exploring how creative processes can contribute to communities and contemporary life.

Her work has been exhibited internationally and forms part of major museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. She is also deeply engaged in teaching and transmission, having lectured worldwide and taught at institutions including the Geneva School of Art and Design (HEAD) and ENS Paris-Saclay.

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27 January 26
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Erased Studio

Erased Studio is a multidisciplinary architectural practice founded by architects Elliott Housiaux and Paul-Emile De Smedt. Trained in architecture in Brussels, the studio operates across architecture, interior design, scenography, and spatial design, approaching every project through a structured and analytical architectural lens.

Rooted in research, context, and material experimentation, their work is defined by minimal, visually precise compositions shaped by light, atmosphere, and narrative clarity. Positioned at the intersection of architecture and scenography, Erased Studio explores how form, space, and sensory experience construct immersive environments.

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23 January 26
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Ed Ng – AB Concept

AB Concept is an international, multi-disciplinary design studio founded in 1999 by interior designer Ed Ng and architect Terence Ngan. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with offices in Taipei, Kyoto, London, and Milan, the studio is known for its refined, narrative-driven approach to luxury hospitality, commercial, and residential environments worldwide.

Blending Ed Ng’s cultural fluency and material expertise with Terence Ngan’s architectural precision, AB Concept creates spaces that are emotionally resonant and meticulously crafted. Their work spans over 30 cities across 16 countries, with projects for leading brands including Four Seasons, Rosewood, Mandarin Oriental, and Ritz-Carlton.

Beyond spatial design, the studio also develops design products and collaborations with brands such as Tai Ping, Poltrona Frau, Lasvit, and Noritake Design Collection, guided by a singular belief: that design is about being.

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22 January 26
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Christian Friedl

Christian Friedl is an Austrian designer and furniture maker based in Styria whose practice centers on sculptural furniture that balances craftsmanship, materiality, and artistic expression. Working primarily with natural materials, he creates collectible pieces distinguished by their refined forms, tactile qualities, and enduring character.

Guided by a deep respect for craftsmanship and sustainability, Friedl develops each work through a meticulous process of making and refinement. The result is a collection of singular objects that transcend functionality, embodying both material honesty and timeless design.

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20 January 26
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Diettert Collet

Emma Collet and Thomas Diettert are French architects and the founders of Diettert Collet, established in 2021 following their graduation from the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Val de Seine. Their practice is shaped by an international background, having developed experience in both France and Japan through collaborations with studios such as LVMH, Studio KO, Franklin Azzi, and M. Chiba Tokyo.

Since founding Ono Studio, Collet and Diettert have worked across a range of residential and commercial projects, encompassing renovation and new construction. Their approach is rooted in a careful dialogue between architecture and interior design, with a strong emphasis on materiality, detail, and spatial coherence.

Characterised by a refined aesthetic and a deep attention to craftsmanship, their work reflects a considered balance between functionality and atmosphere, resulting in spaces that are both precise and quietly expressive.

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16 January 26