There is something very soothing about a circle. Its shape is a sign of infinity and there is perfection in the roundness of the design. Milena Kling incorporates…
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Making Marks – Sculptural Glassware by Design Studio GUAXS
You know I am a sucker for any objects where you can see the marks left by the maker! To see the connection to the craftsman and the…
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Transformation of Space – Experimental Furniture by Stefan Prattes
I’ve spent the last few weeks on a deep dive researching compact living (check out Gary Chang’s Extreme Transformer is you haven’t already). On a personal level I…
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A Subtle Balance – Silver Objects Crafted by Josephine Lützel
After many years studying tableware German silversmith Josephine Lützel has realised that certain objects should be designed with a specific function in mind. For example, a drinker of…
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Balancing Form & Function – Sculptural Objects by Ingrid Rügemer
German designer Ingrid Rügemer spent time gaining experience in several countries before returning to Munich to start her studio. In her work, she aims to produce creative tableware…
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In the Grain – Curv Chair & Table by Jörg Boner for Stattmann Furniture
I wanted to highlight this fantastic series titled ‘Curv’ that consists of a table and chair designed by Swiss-based designer Jörg Boner for German furniture makers Stattmann.
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Mood Frozen in Time – Minimalist Photography by Philipp Dase
Philipp Dase, a photographer born and raised in Germany, has a talent for capturing rich images of architectural wonders and other sights that can be found in nature.
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Architecture as Fine Art – A Selection of Photography by Nick Frank
Nick Frank has been able to abstract architecture to the point of fine art, blowing out many of the surrounding shadows to create these striking forms that capture some of the best parts of these buildings.
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Fabricating Movement – Sculpture by German Artist Lotte Thuenker
German sculptor Lotte Thuenker takes much of her inspiration from the movement in the water, as well as the hulls of boats or shipwrecks eroded away and looks to present this in her own work.
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A Sense of Wholeness – Metal Sculpture by German Artist Rüdiger Seidt
Rüdiger’s sculptures are handmade at his studio located in a disused factory in the northern part of the Black Forest, a mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany.
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Innovative Materials – Organico Furniture by German Designer Philipp Crass
Organico is a small series by talented German designer Philipp Crass that takes inspiration from nature to create a new material that can be used in the construction of furniture.
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The Papermaker – A Short Film on German Craftsman Gangolf Ulbricht
Gangolf Ulbricht is one of the last makers left in Europe producing paper by hand. This short film gives us a glimpse inside his studio in Berlin where he talks about the craft and his work.
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