ARKET and Laila Gohar Spin Surreal, Reimagined Carousel at Milan Design Week

Summary

  • ARKET and Laila Gohar transformed a 300‑year‑old German carousel into a surreal rotating garden at Milan Design Week 2026
  • Monumental fruits and vegetables replaced traditional figures, inviting direct visitor interaction
  • The collaboration also marked Gohar’s debut ready‑to‑wear collection of 27 pieces

A 300-year-old carousel, originally from a fairground in Wiesbaden, Germany, has been beautifully restored and transformed into a unique, rotating garden. Created by ARKET and New York artist Laila Gohar, and first shown during Milan Design Week 2026, this public art installation is both a striking sculpture and a playful space for people to interact with.

The installation quickly became a popular and welcoming attraction, blending familiar, everyday objects with dramatic design. It kept the original building’s shape but filled it with oversized fruits and vegetables, creating a sense of both tradition and fresh perspective. The artist cleverly carved seating directly into these large forms, encouraging visitors to interact with the artwork.

This partnership was Gohar’s first venture into ready-to-wear fashion, featuring a 27-piece collection sold at ARKET stores and online.

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2026-05-06 10:56