Ismael Iglesias is a Basque artist who participated in the CCA Artist-in-Residence Program during October 2011 and developed a wide series of paintings which together form his solo exhibition ‘Future Light’. This work by him entitled ‘Alibaba y los 40 Vizcainos’ is painted in acrylic on linen and shows strongly geometric shapes fluidly suspended in space.
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Galerie Kewenig in Palma is stunning! The gallery space is a magnificent 13th century oratory in the heart of Palma Old Town complete with altar and beautiful stone pillars and floors. The austerity of the white walls is the perfect backdrop for their current exhibition of the works of Uruguayan artist Marcelo Viquez, who now lives in Mallorca.
On the right as you enter is a beautifully crafted crown displayed on a white plinth. Made of chrome-plated iron, the links to the Crown of Thorns worn by Christ are obvious (Christian) but also to the laurel wreaths, called corona radiata worn by the Roman Emporers (Pagan). A truly exquisite piece of work with intricate detailing and rather at odds with the severity of its surroundings. Again, the effect is astounding.
Galerie Kewenig, Oratorio de Sant Feliu, s/n, 07012, Palma de Mallorca.
This week at the Salone di Mobile in Milan Philipe Starck and Eugeni Quillet presented their collaboration ‘masters stool’ for Kartell. It is a reworking of their 2010 collaboration the ‘masters chair’. This new version has a smaller seat and longer legs. The signature graphic design of both versions is the product of the designers combining the silhouette of the ‘Series 7’ by Arne Jacobsen, the ‘Tulip Armchair’ by Eero Saarinen and the ‘Eiffel Chair’ by Charles Eames. It is made of polycarbonate and has a matte finish.
For Milan’s Salone di Mobile 2012 designers Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman showcased two new prints for the tattoo poufs that made their debut last year and the two-seater version of last years louis xv goes to sparta.
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A few of our favorites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Mobilier, Sculptures et Objets d’Art sale in Paris, 20 April 2012
Italian door knocker in bronze made in Venice in the 16th century.
A North Italian Giltwood Corner Console, probably Florence, circa 1730. The gracious putti atop a dolphin, holding a string of pearls is glorious! It is framed by bearded masks and acanthus foliate scrolls.
