COME CLOSER – life inside the car
The latest exhibition by artist Jårg Geismar, COME CLOSER – life inside the car, concentrates on the inside, not outside, of cars. Le Corbusier, Edward Kienholz and Andy Warhol all worked with the body of cars in exhibition spaces but as Geismar explains, “The focus of cars is usually on the exterior as it’s easier...
In Praise of Shadows at the V&A
In praise of shadows is an exhibition on new European lightning curated by Jane Withers. It will be running during the London design festival, September 19–27 at the V&A. In Praise of Shadows showcases works by 20 European designers who imaginatively explore not only the potential of low energy lighting and alternative energy sources but...
Wool works at Exposure Gallery
The Wool Works exhibition by Craftwork at Exposure Gallery comprises of two large-scale hanging textile artworks. They are made from natural wool and aluminium. In making these works, Craftwork mainly focused on building bridges between the disciplines of art, craft, design and fashion. The works are completely hand made and Craftwork twisted approximately 2 Kilometers of...
Lest. Let’s less best.
Some months ago, I drowned into the toughest buying decision: Where to live. My budget was enough for a tiny apartment in the center or one somewhat bigger in the outskirts. Greater size meant also bigger surfaces to be cleaned and greater spaces to warm up as well as longer everyday commutes. The tiny option...
Design for the Norwegian salvation army
Ralston & Bau is working together with Fretex (norwegian salvation army) to create re-designs made out of their old products. To re-use objects putting them in a new context, makes not only a sustainable impact, it also gives new live to objects that tell a story. During the last ReDesign Summer Camp Ralston & Bau...
Creative Grab Bag
Creative Grab Bag is a collection of work from artists, illustrators and designers from around the world. Author Ethan Bodnar created over 30 unique tasks and gave each contributor a task that was different from their typical work. The book contains images of each artist’s creative task, typical work, and a biography with a short...
INDEX:Award 2009 People’s Choice Award
INDEX:Award 2009 People’s Choice Voting opens worldwide at 13:00 GMT Thursday August 20. · When a voter arrives, she or he should hit the “Connect with Facebook” button on the INDEX:Award site so the vote “goes viral”. · Then join Index for their live-stream of the the awards show on the 28th (starting 18:00 GMT). You’ll be...
Pick up Wood
We have to think beyond recycling; why waste energy shaping wood when nature is already doing such a good job? Sold by sets of 8, these hanger hooks require you take a walk in a natural environment to complete the object with some fallen branches. The project was designed by Alain Berteau for the brussels based non-profit...
Erik Andersson Architects at Arkitekturmuseet in Stockholm
Arkitekturmuseet, the museum of architecture in Stockholm, is to show several bridges designed by Erik Andersson Architects as part of its main exhibition for the Autumn, Fokus infrastruktur. The exhibition, which starts in October, focuses on recent, outstanding examples of Swedish infrastructure. Erik Andersson Architects will participate with models and photographs of the new motorway...
Bohento
Bohento is the newborn catching everyone’s eye in the Spanish fashion scene. Those attending their presentation back in February 2008, during the opening of El EGO de Cibeles - the young side of Madrid’s Catwalk – were astonished by a new flair for dramatic simplicity and an architectonic balance of texture, volume and shape. “A tearing eye...
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