‘Thin Black Table’ by Nendo for Cappellini
Originating from the unorthodox ‘Thin Black Lines’ collection, which was organized by Phillips de Pury and shown at the Saatchi Gallery during last year’s edition of London Design Festival, this trompe l’oeil ‘Thin Black Table’ by the Japanese design practice Nendo has now been put into production by design manufacturer Cappellini. Created by the intersection of two offset contours of a cube, the … Continue reading
Maurizio Anzeri Embroidered Pictures
Maurizio Anzeri makes his portraits by sewing directly into found vintage photographs. His embroidered patterns garnish the figures like elaborate costumes, but also suggest a psychological aura, as if revealing the person’s thoughts or feelings. The antique appearance of the photographs is often at odds with the sharp lines and silky shimmer … Continue reading
COLLECT 2011 – Preview
I’m looking forward to COLLECT 2011 – the international art fair for contemporary objects held at the Saatchi Gallery, London from 6-9 May 2011. This will be the third year that the fair has been presented at London’s Saatchi Gallery where 37 of the world’s finest international craft galleries will showcase and sell exquisite … Continue reading
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