George Barbier: The Birth of Art Deco
2022-01-08
George Barbier: The Birth of Art Deco offers an in-depth look at the influential artist’s diverse contributions, a must-have for design enthusiasts.Read More →
The Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne 1937
2021-10-26
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 →
Neue Sachlichkeit – Design Term
2021-08-05
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 →
Tea and coffee set by Marguerite Friedlander
2021-08-04
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 →
Compasso d’Oro – Most Prestigious Industrial Design Award in the World
2021-06-17
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 →
The Art and Science of Glassmaking at Ajeto Glassworks
2021-06-13
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 (1966 – 1978) Italian Avant-garde Design Group
2021-03-11
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
2021-03-10
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: Interaction
2021-03-07
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: Architectural Legacy and Innovations
2021-02-21
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 →