The Rainbow Room installation by Cape Town-based designer Pierre le Riche expresses a critical view of Afrikaner masculine attitude to homosexuality in post-Apartheid South Africa
Rainbow Room installation, Pierre le Riche
The Rainbow Room installation by Cape Town-based designer Pierre le Riche expresses a critical view of Afrikaner masculine attitude to homosexuality in post-Apartheid South Africa. Constructed from 17km of acrylic thread in colours of the gay pride flag, the interior represents a traditional Afrikaan family living room in the midst of the 1995 rugby world cup final match – a significant event in South Africa’s recent history – which is displayed on a television. The colourful yarn wound onto traditional pieces of furniture and over 150 rugby balls juxtaposes the the concepts of homosexuality and masculinity and questions the acceptance of same-sex relations.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
To mark 20 years of COVER magazine being at the centre of the rug industry, our Autumn issue will be a special COLLECTORS' EDITION. The covetable printed issue of COVER 80 will be accompanied by a FREE digital edition, available on the websites of media...
The second edition of COVER Connect New York drew to a close at lunchtime on Tuesday 13 September after an action packed two and a half days of business at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. There was an incredibly positive atmosphere for the duration of the...
Artist rugs Heirloom quality Inspiring Design Library Golden Glints, All at Sea collection, Deirdre Dyson ‘During lockdown I was stuck on my boat for about three months. I had the sea all around me for...
Launching on 18th January 2022, COVER Curates is a new way for leading handmade rug brands to present their latest collections, developments and designs to buyers worldwide online. The concept has been specifically developed in consultation with key...
Safi Collection Apadana Under the theme ‘Common Ground: A Global Dialogue on Design and Shared Values’, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) will return to the Javits Center in New York from 17–19 May during NYCxDESIGN. As North America’s leading...
Couristan appoints new Executive Vice President Couristan has announced the appointment of Vincent Circosta as Executive Vice President of its Residential Division. Bringing more than 20 years of experience within the flooring industry, Circosta will oversee the...
XTANT NOMAD 2026 At XTANT NOMAD 2026 from 8-12 of May, Palma de Mallorca will once again be transformed into a global meeting point for textile art, craftsmanship and cultural exchange. Now in its seventh edition, the festival has evolved from an intimate gathering...
This week in COVER Weekly News, we highlight new showroom openings, leadership appointments and upcoming exhibitions at Venice Biennale and London Craft Week 2026
Two houses are transformed by 23 interior designers, showcasing shell décor, soft maximalism and curtain-wall interiors
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 in Shanghai offers buyers a unique chance to discover the latest flooring innovations, connect with global suppliers and explore emerging Asian markets
Artist Milla Novo reimagines her immersive textile installation Ancestral Whispers within an Alpine snowfield, where vibrant hand-knotted macramé contrasts with the stark mountain landscape
More than 100 years since it was founded, OBEETEE has returned to its British roots with the opening of its first permanent London showroom
Set to feature in the COVER 82 issue out this March, Managing Director of La Manufacture Cogolin & Tai Ping EMEA Sarah Henry provides the answers to all the questions we have about their new rugs
As to be featured in our approaching COVER 82 issue, here are some rug collections that bring the infinite into the interior through craft and design
Denna Jones examines how Woven Resistance transforms design into dissent, channeling resistance while raising funds for climate action and LGBTQ+ communities
Rachel Fasciani seeks guidance on essential informed strategies from significant figures within the rug industry during an increasing complex market
