In Open Space – A Visit to the Garden of Fine Arts in Kyoto by Tadao Ando
We travel to the Garden of Fine Arts in Kyoto that was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, built with the intention of being able to appreciate paintings in an outdoor space.
Microarchitectures – TuttoSesto Table Collection by Davide G Aquini
A series of tables by designer Davide G. Aquini who has used geometric shapes and materials often found in modern architecture to create architectural shapes that are aesthetically pleasing but functional.
Helping Zanzibar – Upcycled Glass in to Handmade Objects by Bottle Up
A project by Hubert and Elisabeth van Doorne named 'bottle-up' who have made a series from empty bottles that are part of an initiative to solve the trouble of glass waste on the island of Zanzibar.
Joining and Intertwining – Hand Woven Textiles by American Artist Ruth Laskey
Ruth Laskey is an American artist that is based in California and is well known for her minimalist grid paintings and weavings, a series of the textiles we have decided to highlight here today.
Studio and Jazz – Handmade Glassware by Danish Glass Artist Nina Norgaard
A Copenhagen based glass artisan who mainly works on her own projects but has also collaborated with other designers to create beautiful functional forms that are restraint but are still expressive.
The Perfect Balance – Lighting Collection by Taiwanese & Finnish Studio KIMU
The New Old Light is a series of lighting that that Kimu Design have been working on this year and keeps them on their journey of finding new soul in old living objects.
New Venus Collection – Marble Furniture by French Designer Francesco Balzano
Francesco Balzano is a French designer who has been constructing a series of unique furniture from marble, using textures in the marble to bring out a similar warmth to metal in his work.
Ergonomic Innovation – Furniture & Objects by Terkel Skou Steffensen
I found a kindred spirit in Terkel Skou Steffensen, a Danish designer currently based in Copenhagen, whose portfolio consists of contemporary furniture, lighting and homeware design.
Rethinking & Modernising- Artworks by Russian Abstract Painter Sasha Saari
I really like these experimental paintings by abstract artist Sasha Saari, a creative who is currently based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. His works are inspired by the early 20th century avant-garde and abstract movements, hoping to modernise the principles that came before and eliminate any objects
Warmth of Craftsmanship – Woodworks by Allison Samuels of Two Tree Studios
I was drawn to the works of Allison Samuel, an artist and maker who owns a studio called Two Tree Studios in Brooklyn, New York and handcrafts these beautiful objects and utensils from wood.
Layers in Nature – Graphic Works by French Artist Sylvain Rieu-Piquet
Rieu-Piquet focuses on graphic work that in many ways depicts life. His goal is to reconnect with the natural order of things and graphically translate this on to a material of his choice.
Art Industrial – Experimental Furniture Collection by Studio Dessuant Bone
Art Industrial consists of a collection of one of a kind furniture handmade by the Industrial workers at Allaert Aluminium in collaboration with the designers at Studio Dessuant Bone.
