Javier Mariscal is a Spanish designer. He was born in Valencia. He is professionally active in Barcelona. He studied at the Escuela de Grafismo Elisava, Barcelona, to 1971.Read More →
The Festival of Britain (FOB) was seen both as a public morale booster and an opportunity to remind the world of Britain’s contribution to civilisation, history, and technological development in the past, present, and future. It took place on the South Bank of the River Thames. The Council of Industrial Design (COID) provided an essential stage for promoting well-designed British products in its national push for economic recovery in the post-Second World War era, especially on the main South Bank, London, more specifically in terms of design.Read More →
The American Designer’s Gallery, founded in 1928 in New York, aimed to elevate modern decorative arts and support designers’ professional standing through exhibitions.Read More →
Between 1905 and 1907, he worked as an apprentice to architect and furniture designer Bruno Paul in Berlin, where he studied wooden furniture design. He created furniture for all of his early homes, including the Werner residence.Read More →
The 1933-1934 Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago showcased modernity and innovation, influencing architecture, urban planning, and societal perspectives, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
Danish designers Lise and Hans Isbrand create functional furniture and interior designs, collaborating with manufacturers since 1965, showcasing their work in several prominent exhibitions.Read More →
L’Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne de 1937 à Paris a mis en lumière les tensions politiques tout en célébrant l’innovation artistique et technologique.Read More →
The post-WWII era brought innovative home furnishing design, influenced by optimism, smaller homes, and a desire for functional modern design, exemplified by iconic pieces like the shell chair.Read More →
Design Shanghai returns to present a host of Chinese and international brands alongside a cultural programme exploring how design can have a positive impact on people and the planet. Taking place from 3 to 6 June at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, Design Shanghai will present over 400 local and international brands across eight different sections.Read More →
Josef Albers, a pivotal modernist artist, is celebrated for his color theories and transformative works, detailed in a comprehensive review of his influential career and exhibitions.Read More →