Etapes – Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec - Grand-Hornu Images

Etapes – Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

8th March - 31st May ’09

Grand-Hornu Images
Rue Sainte-Louise 82, Hornu, Belgium

The Grand- Hornu Images presents an exhibition devoted to the work of Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.

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"Ettore Sottsass: Work in Progress," photo by Luca Fregoso - On Design Observer March 2009

'When I Was a Very Small Boy' written by Ettore Sottsass

Republished by Design Observer

Designer Observer has recently published a shortened form of, “When I was a Very Small Boy” by Ettore Sottsass, with special permission by Barbara Radice and Archivio Ettore Sottsass.

This eloquent and inspiring piece, written in 1973, beautifully sums up the power of passion and creativity.

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Wouldn't It Be Nice, 2008 – Anthony Dunne

OS2 Talk: Anthony Dunne - How Do You Design

5th March ‘09

The Event Theatre
The Keyworth Centre, London South Bank University, SE1 0AA

As part of LSBU’s Open Series 2 “Techné and Poïesis - How Do You Design”, Anthony Dunne, designer and Head of the Design Interactions Department at the Royal College of Art in London, will speak on the process of design. 

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King by Studio Makkink & Bey – 2008

Brazil Influence Meets Brazil Style

6th March - 10th April '09

La Galerie Pierre Bergé & Associés
Grand Sablon 40 Grote Zavel, Brussels

La galerie Pierre Bergé & Associés presents an exhibition featuring work by several major mid-century Brazilian designers including Sergio Rogriguez, Jorge Zalszupin and Carlo Hauner shown alongside contemporary reinterpretations by Studio Makkink & Bey.

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'Family Feast' by Barnaby Barford 2009 – Porcelain, Earthenware, Enamel Paint, Painted Wooden Base, Other Media

The Good, The Bad, The Belle

27th February - 5th April '09

Spring Projects
Spring House, 10 Spring Place, London
 
London-based designer Barnaby Barford presents a new body of work at Spring Projects, which combines a series of ceramic sculptures and his film, Damaged Goods.

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French Design Forum 2009

French Design Forum

3rd March '09, 3:00-5:30pm

Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour
411 The North Chambers, Chelsea Harbour, London

The French Embassy is delighted to be hosting a forum considering new directions for French Manufacturing at the Design Centre at Chelsea Harbour.  

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Melting Beauty by Maxim Velcovsky, 2007

Melting Beauty

Unique tea set commissioned by seller


Kafkanistan Centre Piece by Jakub Berdych, 2008

Kafkanistan Centre Piece

Limited edition


Cake Plate by Massimo Lunardon 2008

Cake Plate

Limited edition of 6, commissioned by seller


Belinda Cow Benches by Julia Lohmann - ©Julia Lohmann

Confronting Taboos With Subtle Humor

by Alice Rawsthorn for the International Herald Tribune. February 27th, '09

Made famous by her self-expressive, intellectually provocative designs, German-born, London-based designer Julia Lohmann produces work which consistently challenges us to confront issues we usually prefer to ignore.

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The Lightbox Gallery 2008 - Photo by Peter Cook

The Art Fund Pavilion Architectural Competition

LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT – 3rd March '09

Tent London and The Lightbox have launched THE ART FUND PAVILION architecture competition.

This unique opportunity to design a semi-permanent pavilion to sit alongside a RIBA award-winning building by Marks Barfield Architects is open to all and will be judged by an elite international panel, including Wayne Hemingway and Kieran Long.

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