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‘INTERLUDE: IN BETWEEN IS NOW’
about the
INSTALLATION
INTERLUDE: In Between Is Now is an ethereal cocoon, a responsive, inflated structure that gently shifts with light, sound, and scent. Within, visitors enter an experience of slowed rhythm and shared presence. The work integratetheories of sound therapy, sensorial design, and movement to support nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing — offering a counterpoint to overstimulation and urban speed.
“In a world that moves too fast, INTERLUDE: In Between Is Now
creates space to slow down, to reconnect with breath, body, and one another. It is a soft intervention for a hard world; a sanctuary for presence, community, and the futures we want to live in.”
— Annabelle Schneider
Cultural Context and Collaboration
The presentation of INTERLUDE: In Between Is Now at
Dubai Design Week marks a major moment in the UAE’s evolving dialogue around design for wellbeing and human-centered environments.
Through this partnership, Therme Art — the cultural incubator of Therme Group — supports this vision by advancing its mission to promote physical and mental wellbeing through art and architecture that invites reflection, connection, and a renewed sense of balance.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Annabelle and Therme Art in bringing INTERLUDE: In Between Is Now to the region,” said Chimere Cissé from ArtKōrero. “The installation reflects our vision to champion artists whose work pushes the boundaries between experience, technology, and sensorial design. It’s about creating spaces that remind us of our shared humanity in a time of fragmentation.”
“INTERLUDE: In Between Is Now reflects Therme Art’s ongoing commitment to promoting art experiences that place physical and mental wellbeing at their core, creating immersive environments that restore balance to the mind and senses. We are pleased to collaborate with Annabelle Schneider and ArtKōrero in presenting this work at Dubai Design Week, furthering the Group’s shared vision of wellbeing for all.”
- John White, Managing Director, Therme Art
International Recognition
Since its inception, INTERLUDE: In Between Is Now has garnered international acclaim. The work has been honored by the NYCxDESIGN Awards 2025, won the German Design Award 2026, and shortlisted for the Swiss Design Prize 2025, with coverage in Dezeen, Designboom, La Vanguardia, and NZZ Bellevue.
About Annabelle Schneider
Annabelle Schneider is an installation artist and experience designer whose practice bridges architecture, sensory design, and emotional research.
She has collaborated with leading design houses, including Vitra, Laufen, and Kartell, as well as creative innovators Virgil Abloh and Daniel Arsham for Snarkitecture.
Schneider teaches at Parsons School of Design (New York), where she explores hybrid spaces that cultivate resilience and belonging.
