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A Decade of Design Discourse

Collecting Design — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:50:45 +0000

DeTnk is an information and consultancy platform delivering advisory services to collectors and industry specialists. We supply curatorial services, market reports, and consultancy on selective purchases to private clients and institutions.

Collecting PAUL EVANS

Collecting Design — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 08:42:47 +0100

A part of an ongoing series on collecting design, which is produced in conjunction with a program at the New York School of Interior Design “Collecting Design: History, Collections, Highlights,” this film focuses on American furniture maker and designer Paul Evans.

'Between Time' a Showcase of Interior Design

Collecting Design — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:49:28 +0100

Berlin

BETWEEN TIME was an elaborate showcase of luxurious fine furnishings, modern and antique design, art and decoration, curated by Gisbert Pöppler and vintage furniture dealer, Erik Hofstetter.

Eileen Gray at Centre Pompidou

Collecting Design — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:48 +0100

From February 20th to May 20th 2013, the Centre Pompidou devotes a retrospective to the unique work of Irish designer Eileen Gray. Featuring a selection of works, pieces of furniture, photographs, scale models and documents brought together for the first time, this exhibition pays tribute to a designer of genius, whose work traverses the Art Deco period and the Modern Movement.

'Sidekick Stool' by Timothy John

Collecting Design — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:47:07 +0000

Thanks is proud to release the ‘Sidekick Stool’, designed by Mt. Maunganui-based furniture designer Timothy John for the Thanks retail stores.

The Sidekick is visually light, unimposing and is easily in- corporated into any space. It is inspired by the silhouette of a glass science beaker, resembling a 3D line drawing of its form.

David Wiseman at R 20th Century

Collecting Design — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:25:18 +0000

New York

R 20th Century is pleased to announce our first solo exhibition of Los Angeles-based artist David Wiseman. The exhibition is curated by Rodman Primack and will be on view November 13, 2012 through January 12, 2013. A reception for the artist will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 6-8 pm.

Pictures from '24h Museum' Opening

Collecting Design — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:32:36 +0000

Paris

Jean-Paul Delevoye, Miuccia Prada, Patrizio Bertelli, Francesco Vezzoli and Rem Koolhaas inaugurated '24 h Museum', designed by Francesco Vezzoli with AMO, Rem Koolhaas' think tank.

The "Island"

Collecting Design — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:56:17 +0000

During an interview in 2010, the technological philosopher Peter Sloderdijk analysed,

‘Man is a pupil of the air,’ said Herder. Within lies the great issue of contemporary politics: to make an international climatic policy possible from the idea according to which we belong more to the air that we breathe than to the ground on which we walk. The air is our true home. What emerges is a victory of subtle air over solid earth, a phenomenon of a reversal of values proper to Taoist thinking which has taught for a long time that the subtle is always more real than the solid."

Robert Stadler 'Wild at Home' at Triple V

Collecting Design — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:43:15 +0100

Paris

This past month at Triple V gallery in Paris, Robert Stadler presented 'Wild at Home' an exhibition exploring the preconceptions of 'good design' and, through design, breaking down the restrictions often placed on interior designers.

Makil chair by Patrick Norguet

Collecting Design — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:59:42 +0000

The Makil chair designed by Patrick Norguet for the French manufacturers Alki will be presented at the Maison & Objet show from the 21st to 25th January 2011. Sober and classically elegant, Makil is a stackable oak chair.