Smithsonian Design Triennial

Calico Wallpaper is honored to participate in the Smithsonian Design Triennial at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

We are proud to introduce Unami, a new collection created in collaboration with renowned artist Joe Baker. Inspired by the tulip tree, Unami celebrates its deep connection to the Lenape people and their cultural heritage.

Joe Baker, a member of the Delaware Tribe and co-founder of Manhattan’s Lenape Center, brings a profound cultural narrative to this collection. This partnership was born from Baker’s commission for the Cooper Hewitt’s upcoming Triennial, which examines the concept of home across the United States, U.S. Territories, and Tribal Nations.

The Triennial invites audiences to reflect on the values, people, and landscapes that define the nation. To complement Baker’s exhibition for the Triennial, we worked together to design Unami, a collection that embodies this exploration and extends its story.

Unami will be installed on the walls alongside Baker’s work at the Smithsonian Design Triennial, opening to the public at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, from November 2, 2024, to August 10, 2025.