Daniella Ohad is a NY-based design historian who we met briefly at Design Miami last December. She graciously included us on a tour she was giving to some of her students that highlighted her favorite design pieces at the fair. She teaches a course each … Continue reading
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Francois Azambourg’s flexible’Sandwich chair and Ottoman’ designed in 1999 were innovative and resourceful in the thoughtful choice of materials. Made of birch plywood and natural foam rubber, this chair was included in the 2000 VIA Design.3 show at the Centre … Continue reading
Galerie Dutko’s current exhibition of around 20 works by artist and sculptor Bruno Romeda (b. 1933) has the intriguing title ‘Sculptures Utiles’. Influenced by the minimalist pieces of Carl André and Donald Judd, Romeda’s work in patinated bonze is based … Continue reading
This is Benjamin Graindorge’s amazing oak bench that travels from a trees natural state at one end to an elegantly refined functional seat at the other end. When I look at this I have the sensation of experiencing … Continue reading
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The Campana brothers debuted this dreamy bed for Erda in Milan this spring. It’s a tangled golden cloud of hand-bent steel wire that suspends the sleeper in a beautiful peaceful slumber. Presented as one in a series of a series … Continue reading
This simply stunning table in fractal resin by Paolo Santini (b. 1929) is currently on view at the Patrick Fourtin Gallery in Paris. Dating from 1968, it is extremely rare and the rich blue colour of the resin needs to … Continue reading
We usually talk about French design but as a one time New Yorker, I would like to make mention of the recently opened home of Donald Judd at 101 Spring Street in Soho. The Judd Foundation previously based in Marfa … Continue reading
We love the fluid and amorphous design of this 2006 ‘Domino’ mirror (Edition Avant-Scene) by Hubert Le Gall (b. 1961) in Artcurial’s 25 June sale. It is made of brass and gold leaf (h:153cm w:90cm d:2cm). Entirely self-taught, Le Gall’s … Continue reading
We invite you to read our feature on Study O Portable’s ‘Neon Alphabet’ on L’Arcobaleno’s new online site. We’re excited to be contributing writers on this amazing new site devoted to collectible design in all its forms. Click on the … Continue reading
