George Sowden – British/Italian Designer
2022-08-11
George James Sowden is a British designer. He was born in Leeds and active Italy. Between 1960-64 and 1966-68, he studied architecture, Gloucester College of Arts. Read More →
The HMV Electric Convector Heater by Christian Barman
2022-08-01
Christian Barman‘s 1934 HMV Electric Convector Heater is a classic example of Streamline Modern design. The heater’s stepped parabolic curves are both functional and beautiful. Even though it isn’t streamlined in the strictest sense, it still has the look of modern design.Read More →
Jaeger 🏴 clothes are Not Just Fashion but Function & Lifestyle
2022-07-24
During the twentieth century, a movement arose that advocated for clothing to be worn as part of a sensible, healthy lifestyle rather than only for fashion. These concepts sprang from the work of nineteenth-century fashion reformers, in the same way, that English writer Edward Carpenter popularised the open-toed leather sandal for men. Read More →
Michael Cardew (1901 – 1983) British Ceramicist
2022-07-20
Michael Cardew (1901 – 1983), a British Ceramicist, studied at Oxford University and learned pottery from notable figures. He influenced English slipware and taught internationally.Read More →
Selwyn Image: Master of Stained Glass and Design
2022-07-20
Selwyn Image (1849–1930) was a British artist and designer in the Arts and Crafts Movement, renowned for stained glass, book illustration, furniture, and embroidery designs.Read More →
Unit One Avant-Garde 🇬🇧 Group of Architects, Designers, 🎨 Artists
2022-07-19
Unit One was a British avant-garde community of architects and fine artists were created by designer, artist, and teacher Paul Nash to encourage Modernism in art and architecture in England. Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Ben Nicholson were among the group’s most prominent members, as were the architects’ Wells Coates and Colin Lucas. Read More →
Frank Brangwyn (1867 – 1956) British Artist and Designer
2022-07-19
Frank Brangwyn (1867-1956) was a prolific British artist, designer, and lithographer, known for over 12,000 creations, including paintings, murals, furniture, and ceramics.Read More →
Kenneth Grange (b.1929) British Industrial Designer
2022-07-16
Kenneth Grange, a British Industrial Designer, was influenced by German postwar design and created iconic products, earning recognition such as the Commander of the British Empire.Read More →
Laura Knight (1877 – 1970) British Painter and Ceramicist
2022-07-02
Laura Knight, a British painter and ceramics decorator, made significant contributions to art, including designs for tableware and glassware, and serving as a war artist.Read More →
Roger Fry: British Painter, Art Critic, and Omega Workshops Leader
2022-07-02
Roger Fry, a multi-talented British artist, critic, and designer, contributed significantly to the art world, from curating exhibitions to revolutionizing textile design.Read More →