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 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 →
She designed the Hallesche Form tea and coffee set for KPM in 1930, which was a huge commercial success, especially with Trude Petri’s gold rings (1931) decor.Read More →
Aldo Borletti founded the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass) competition and the award for product aesthetics at the Italian department store La Rinascente at the X Triennale (see Milan Triennale) in Milan in 1954. In Europe, the award was the first of its kind. Read More →
Ajeto Glassworks was founded in 1989 by Borek Spek and Petr Novotny, specializing in innovative, handmade glass pieces for esteemed clients worldwide.Read More →
Superstudio, an avant-garde architectural collective, challenged traditional design through utopian concepts, influencing modern architecture and promoting critical discussions on consumerism and urbanism.Read More →
Akaba progressive Spanish Design Company founded on four fundamental principles: commitment to design, an international perspective, distinctive business identity and the establishment of new jobs.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 →
Trevor Dannatt, a prominent British architect, left a remarkable legacy through iconic projects like the Royal Festival Hall, embodying meticulous design and cultural impact.Read More →
The Art Deco movement in French textiles, flourishing in the 1920s, featured bold geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and luxury materials, influencing fashion and interior design.Read More →