Traditional Futures is a transdisciplinary studio founded by Surzhana Radnaeva, dedicated to the exploration and preservation of cultural traditions through material research, garment design and photography.

By bridging ancestral knowledge with contemporary innovation, we go beyond disciplines to create new ways of understanding and preserving heritage. We integrate rare materials, revive forgotten techniques, and apply modern technologies to reimagine traditional garments. Our work is both experimental and deeply rooted in meaning, transforming cultural narratives into living, evolving expressions.

Exhibitions and awards:

2011 - Solo exhibition "Kharasagaan" at Zajia, Beijing

2014 - Exhibition of young female artists at Russian Cultural Centre, Beijing

2014 - Chinese-Russian artists at Beijing Polytech, Beijing

2016 - Solo photography exhibition "Captured" at Zarah, Beijing

2017 - "Marché des Arts" de POC, Marseille

2017 - The Other Art Fair, London

2017 - 'Noelisation' at Espace GT, Marseille

2018 - Jeunes talents art et design - Galerie Esdac, Aix en Provence

2019 - ReShape exhibition (Barcelona,Spain) and winner of Wearable Tech catergory

2019 - Solo photography exhibition En-Trance at Coté Galerie, Maupetit Actes Sud.

2019 - Paris Fashion Tech

2020 - Worth Partnership Project with IAAC, Fabtextiles

2020 - Milan Design Week presenting Materia Bruta project with Fabtextiles

2020 - Eindhoven Design Week

2023 - Le Textile Lab, Lyon - TRACES project

2023 - Bhutan Royal Textile Academy - Fabricademy exhibition

2023 - DESERT OF REALITIES / WÜSTE DER WIRKLICHKEITEN - esc medien kunst labor , Austria

Articles:

http://www.loreli-china.com/looksurzhanaradnaeva

https://www.femalehercules.com/single-post/surzhanaradnaeva