2026 Cohort · Materia × Mater

Artists.

For Project Materia 2026, nine internationally renowned artists each create one object in Matek™ — Mater's circular material — expanding the dialogue between tradition and innovation.

01Painter & Sculptor20252026
Cathrine Raben Davidsen — material study

Cathrine Raben Davidsen

Denmark

Highly acclaimed Danish artist working across painting, ceramics, textiles and printmaking. Represented by Nilufar Gallery, her work is rooted in mythology and history.

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02Architect & Designer2026
Sophie Dries — material study

Sophie Dries

Paris / Milan

Paris- and Milan-based architect known for her bold, experimental approach to collectible design and interior architecture. AD100 2026.

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03Sculptor & Designer20252026
Willem van Hooff — material study

Willem van Hooff

Eindhoven, NL

Hands-on designer and artist working primarily with ceramics, wood, and metal. Raw, primitive style. Represented by Side Gallery.

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04Photographer & Artist2026
Lea Colombo — material study

Lea Colombo

UK / Italy

South African photographer based between London and Milan. Renowned for saturated, colour-drenched imagery. Clients include Nike, COS, Marni.

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05Product Designer20252026
Onno Adriaanse — material study

Onno Adriaanse

Eindhoven, NL

Sculptural design studio focused on unique objects and high-quality interior applications, inspired by landscapes and geological processes.

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06Sculptor & Designer20252026
Jacob Egeberg — material study

Jacob Egeberg

Copenhagen, DK

Royal Danish Academy MA. Internationally recognized for sculptural furniture that challenges the boundaries between art and functional design.

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07Multidisciplinary Design20252026
Forever Studio — material study

Forever Studio

Rotterdam, NL

Founded in 2015 by Bienke Domenie and Sara Degenaar, a research-driven practice creating one-of-a-kind pieces that challenge conventional materiality.

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08Architect & Designer2026
Filippo Andrighetto — material study

Filippo Andrighetto

Copenhagen / Treviso

Italian architect bridging Italian elegance with Scandinavian restraint. Soft futurism and craftsmanship.

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09Founder, CPHwood2026
Oliver Thygesen — material study

Oliver Thygesen

Copenhagen, DK

Copenhagen-based maker behind CPHwood, working at the intersection of craft and contemporary design with a deep sensitivity to natural materials.

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2025 Edition · Inaugural Cohort

From the 2025 archive.

Project Materia launched in 2025 at 3 Days of Design Copenhagen with works in bronze, marble and glass. Several artists return for 2026 — those listed here contributed exclusively to the inaugural edition.