A selection of work by Métis artist Jean Paul Langlois from Vancouver Island, currently based in East Vancouver. Informed by pop and pulp culture, particularly Westerns, 70s sci-fi and Saturday morning cartoons, Langlois plays with ultra-saturated colours and motifs as a way of grappling with a sense of alienation from his own cultural backgrounds — both indigenous and settler.Read More →
Børge Mogensen, a key figure in Danish Modern design, embodies Scandinavian principles of functionality and simplicity. His iconic table bench showcases clean lines, natural materials, and versatility, influenced by Bauhaus and Shaker styles. This timeless piece reflects a trend towards sustainable, natural materials and balanced, space-enhancing design in furniture.Read More →
The Daniel Lebard collection at Christie’s in Paris showcases influential 20th-century French furniture design by iconic designers, highlighting modernist principles and cross-disciplinary influences.Read More →
The Apparel Collection by Ross Didier merges haute couture with contemporary furniture design, offering customizable seating inspired by fashion, blending functionality and luxury.Read More →
Frederick Walton invented linoleum in 1860, offering a durable, easy-to-clean floor covering. Its evolution included designs by Thomas Armstrong, eventually replaced by resilient vinyl in later years.Read More →
Paul Howard Manship was an American Sculptor. He was influenced by Hindu and Buddhist Indian Sculpture.
He began his artistic education at the St. Paul School of Art in Minnesota, and he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts before moving onto New York City’s Art Student League. Throughout his subsequent career, he created more than 700 sculptural pieces in stone and marble.Read More →
Mark Newson is an industrial designer from Sydney, Australia. He earned his education at Sydney’s College of Art, where he majored in jewellery design.Read More →
Jiro Kosugi, a prominent Japanese industrial designer, created the Mazda R360 Coupé in 1960 and played a key role in post-WWII industrial design.Read More →
Surrealism, emerging in the 1920s, sought to express the subconscious through art, contrasting with Cubism. Influenced by Dada, it evolved, impacting post-WWII movements.Read More →
The use of asymmetry in typographic design imbues vitality and strength. By contrasting large and small elements, the designer creates impactful visuals.Read More →