The 1970s and 1980s saw a radical transformation in fashion, influenced by social movements, technological advancements, and cultural shifts towards nostalgia and self-expression.Read More →
Olivetti, an Italian office machinery firm, has a rich design history, emphasising aesthetics in products, architecture, and corporate culture since its 1908 founding by Camillo Olivetti.Read More →
The period after World War II saw a surge in optimism and creativity in furniture design. With the use of new materials and production techniques, Modernism evolved into a more relaxed and mass-produced style. Recovering economies and the availability of varied materials led to a diverse range of designs, including the incorporation of natural elements in “Soft Modernism.”Read More →
The Gothenburg Exhibition of 1923 showcased Swedish design, highlighting modernism’s influence on applied arts, architecture, and functionalism, shaping contemporary design practices for future generations.Read More →
The New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit), a movement in 1920s German art, was a reaction against expressionism. Coined by Gustav Hartlaub, it featured figurative, cynical art without pre-war idealism.Read More →
Architecture the 1920s & 1930s – the birth of Modernism. The architects of the post-World War 1 years aimed for simplicity above all else.Read More →
The artistic decoration known as arabesque features intricate floral and geometric designs, with origins in Spanish Islamic art and influence throughout Europe.Read More →
19th-century Aestheticism departed from Victorian utilitarianism and instead valued beauty in art. Originating as a counter-movement to industrialization, it emphasized sensory appeal, luxury materials, and intricate design details. Influences included Eastern design and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Its principles continue to inspire contemporary design, stressing individual expression and diverse cultural integration.Read More →
There have been many creative tributes to London’s iconic Brutalist buildings in recent years. Once dismissed as ugly, the concrete towers and blocks of the capital enjoy a renaissance and artists, designers, and photographers are amongst those who now celebrate them.Read More →
Emilie Möri, a photographer and graphic designer, took advantage of a bright Saturday in the south of France to shoot her new Architectures series. “Marked shadows trace pure designs,” the artist says, adding a range of hues for a minimalist and conceptual effect.Read More →