Wharton Esherick, an influential American sculptor and furniture designer, merged art with functional design, significantly impacting the Studio Craft Movement and contemporary artisans.Read More →
“Thoughts, silent thoughts, of Time and Space and Death…” When thirty-six-year-old Walt Whitman self-published Leaves of Grass in the summer of 1855, having poured the whole of his being into this unusual and daring labor of love, it fell upon unreceptive and downright hostile ears — a rejection that devastated the young poet.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 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 “Your Talk May Kill Your Comrades” poster by Abram Games illustrates the dangers of careless talk during WWII, emphasising its impact on military security and morale.Read More →
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Louis Majorelle (1859 – 1926) was a French Designer and cabinetmaker known for his unconventional Art Nouveau furniture and lighting design. He later transitioned to Art Déco.Read More →
Saint-Gobain, a French company, is renowned for its glass innovations, such as the illuminated glass radiator and Duralex goblets, showcasing its lasting impact on the industry.Read More →
William Van Alen (1883 – 1954) was an American architect born in Brooklyn, New York. He was professionally active in New York.Read More →
Peter van der Waals is a Dutch furniture designer and maker; active Britain. He studied in The Hague, Brussels, Berlin, and Vienna and from 1899, London. Read More →