Modernism’s Minimalist Legacy – Joseph Dirand’s Interiors & Furniture
Modernism’s minimalist legacy in the 21st century can found in the work of French architect and interior designer, Joseph Dirand. Born in 1974, Dirand graduated from Paris-Belleville School of Architecture to follow in the footsteps of the great post-World War II modernist architects like Le Corbu
Approachable Design – Cliff May Restoration by Venn Studio
California has this weird kind of pull with me that I really never expected. Back in 2016 I spent many weeks on a “design retreat” of sorts, visiting every Modernist piece of architecture I could find in Los Angeles and the surrounding suburbs. The Eames house, Stahl House, properties bu
Organic Dimension – Paintings & Drawings by Garance Vallée
The great thing about painting is not necessarily the aesthetic beauty, although this is obviously a factor when judging a piece, it’s also about visualisation and seeing things from a different perspective. Everything can be seen as a stepping stone in life. A building block that can push us
Searching for Mood – Photography by Simone Bossi
One of the most underrated aspects of any creative pursuit is the entry point it can offer in to other creative fields as a result of being “in the creative process”. Photography has been a classic example of this. Many of the great designers and artists have used photography as a way of
The Simplicity of Modernism – Paintings & Collage by British Artist John Taylor
Collage has always intrigued me. The experimental nature of it, also the skill of being able to handle and combine so many different material. The starting point must be quite hard to approach from a creative standpoint. What material do you pick first? So for an artist to produce a finished piece o
Radial Formations – Modern Graphic Quilts by Audrey Esarey
I’ve referenced the work of Josef Albers many times in the past. I admire Alber’s work in two ways specifically, one being his constant use of repetition, especially his exploration of the square in his ‘Study for Homage to the Square’ series. I see it as a process of meditat
Illustrations of Space – Artworks by Katrin Greiling for Furnishing Utopia
The relationship between between our physical environment and the inspirations that make up all art or design is very fascinating. Design collective Furnishing Utopia, who we previously mentioned in 2018 with their brilliant collection interpreting the work of the Shakers, have put together their mo
Postmodern Outlines – Skyline Ceramic Series by Romina Gris
Looking at a skyline, it is the outline of different shapes that is most prominent. This is also the most remarkable element of Spanish-designer Romina Gris’ ceramic Skyline collection. Handmade in Montgat, Barcelona, this collection consists of five uniquely-shaped vases, inspired by postmode
Bringing the Play Back – Architecture by Japanese Studio Tato
We often assign negative connotations to modern architecture, referencing the cold, static nature of such an environment and how the clinical aesthetic doesn’t truly align with what it means to be a human being. Rougher around the edges, a sense of freedom, also the element of play and creativ
Twisting & Looping – Handcrafted Steam Bent Wood Lighting by Tom Raffield
One man who should be looked up to as a great inspiration is Tom Raffield. His company has it all, not only beautiful creativity and fine craftsmanship but also sustainable qualities running at the core principle of his self-titled project. Using traditional steam bending techniques Tom has designed
Sourcing The Greats – A Selection of 20th Century Furniture at 1934
Looking to explore the greats? Look no further than the beautiful selection of furniture at London-based practice 1934. Headed by Abel Sloane and Ruby Woodhouse, this duo have been sourcing some fantastic twentieth century furniture and have also been exploring how these pieces work in contemporary
Perspective & Planes – Tack End Tables and Benches by Uhuru Design
This work seen here by Brooklyn design studio Uhuru is a collection of industrial furniture under the name 'Tack End', which is constructed by zig-zagging and joining sheets of hand-blackened steel.
