Native Matter explored the relationship between form, territory, and identity in contemporary design. Through a selection of works, the exhibition examined how memory, materiality, and cultural heritage were embedded in objects and the narratives they carried.
Each piece highlighted the concept of origin, interpreted both geographically and through its production method. Drawing on ancestral knowledge and contemporary techniques, the works traced the evolution of traditional practices into present-day expressions of utility and form. Native Matter provided insight into a design culture shaped by craft, materiality, evolving techniques, and conceptual depth—grounded in narrative and cultural reflection.
native matter
at Design / Dialogue by Ark Journal – 3daysofdesign, Copenhagen, 18–20 June, 2025
Basalto Collective made its debut at Zürich Design Weeks with the exhibition echoes (September 18–29, 2024) in partnership with DT22. The show brought together Mexican and Swiss designers, blending traditions of craftsmanship with contemporary approaches.
Featuring over twenty works by studios such as Comité de Proyectos, Studio H. Fernández, Hot Wire Extensions, Ramona Gschwend, and more the exhibition highlighted shared values of precision and cultural heritage. Special guest Andrés Anza, winner of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize 2024, presented his ceramic works in his first Swiss exhibition.
echoes also hosted a series of talks that fostered dialogue between art, design, and craftsmanship, set within the villa’s evocative architecture.
echoes - Bridging tradition and contemporary design
at Zurich Design Weeks, Zurich, 18-29 September, 2024