Portraying historical landmarks and areas of artistic invention over a period of 31 years, and placing them within the context of political and cultural life as it evolved in Paris is no small feat. Cataloging the transformations that occurred during the period by way of their visionary creators is also a monumental task. Jean-Louis Cohen
Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007) remains one of the most seminal figures in 20th-century design. The Italian architect and designer created a vast body of work during an exceptionally productive career that spanned more than six decades. Not only did he envision furnishings, he produced architectural drawings, interiors, machines, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles and pattern, painting, and
We at Design Diary have always looked on the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s as a storied time in design, and two names among the behemoths of this Mid-century Modern Era are Charles and Ray Eames. Their philosophies live on in the company they started, which continues to be innovative to this day. Eames Office is
From November 20, 2021, through May 30, 2022, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present Circus: Bouroullec Designs, featuring the work of the brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. We’ve followed their partnership as product designers for many years, our first introduction to their out-of-the-box thinking during the initial Design Miami/ fair. As you can see from
When the highly esteemed designer Alexander Lamont asks the question, “What makes a design iconic?” you know the answer is going to be soulfully authentic. Though many product designers pay lip-service to what they believe should stand the test of time, Lamont dives deeper on the subject: “As well as being unique and impactful, an
Maison et Objet 2021 wrapped up its fall show last month. When the next iteration takes place in January 2022, Gregory Lacoua will take center stage, as he has just been awarded the Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris. Because we were not able to attend this past fall, we thought
It is impossible to walk the streets of Paris and not feel steeped in history, whether the representation of it is Neoclassical, Baroque, or Art Nouveau. An example of the ornamentation that crops up at every turn is the Pont Alexandre III above, a Beaux-Arts style bridge dotted with Art Nouveau lamps, playful cherubs and
Our inbox has been blowing up lately with furnishings that have asymmetrical and organic shapes being exhibited and sold around the world. We thought we’d share some of our favorites being offered globally, and stay tuned for a look at examples debuting stateside, as the proliferation of the curvy and uneven was evident during High
Aidan Gray Home sprinkled a bit of fairy dust on Atlanta Market over the weekend by bringing Diane Keaton to AmericasMart to sign her book The House That Pinterest Built, published by Rizzoli. Our CEO Saxon Henry felt a bit privileged to be in the room for the entire two hours Keaton signed books because her role
Whether your idea of fashionable design includes bling or patina, or smooth or textured, there were plenty of products at the Coverings trade show in Atlanta to satisfy your tastes. Time and again, we came upon these unlikely wall- and floor-fellows as we walked the show, which proves that opposites attract when you have eclectic