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Sculpture from stacked chairs
Thursday, 14th February 2013 at 9:20am
For the 2012 Abu Dhabi Art Fair Japanese artist, Tadashi Kawamata, created a huge structure out of chairs."Chairs for Abu Dhabi" took five days to create and reached the 20 foot high ceiling of the gallery it was housed in.
It created a focal point for the event and a pavilion for people to try to escape the hustle and bustle of the fair and proved to be a popular meeting point.
Tadashi is renowned for using recycled materials or scrap, using metal, wood, plastic and, in this case, used chairs, ranging from sofas and benches to stools and arm chairs.
A stunning structure that 'pays homage to humanity’s diversity, unity and interconnectedness', according to the artist.
Images from Daniel Suarez for Reuters
Tagged art, sculpture, inspiring, ecological, Abu Dhabi Art, construction, event, exhibition, fair, innovative, recycling
Celebrating design 'Before 1980'
Tuesday, 4th September 2012 at 6:46pm
Here's a new fair to add to you calendar for the London Design Festival, but this one is not for those seeking out cutting edge design; this is one for those looking for retro.The organisors say 'Before 1980 is a fair that favours style over age and has invited like-minded traders to exhibit – whose stock style is distinctive and special, and whose displays are always creative and inspirational.'
Amelia Forster, organiser, says “Interior style magazines continue to reference and feature past design periods – this only helps to reinforce the idea that vintage offers a great level of quality and style without a large investment. We have recognised the growing interest in vintage design and décor and its place in contemporary homes.”
“Before1980 will be a fair with an eclectic mix of antiques, mid-century and vintage – we hope people will be inspired by the looks on offer but feel they can really go home with something.”
The first fair features handpicked traders selling stylish pieces for the home and garden; it will be part of a series of seasonal events celebrating home style from Before1980. The fair is on Saturday 22nd September in the Central Library, Islington, London.
For more information click here.Tagged Furniture, fair, design, vintage, retro, London, Design Week, Design Festival, Before 1980
Augmented reality brings ceramics to life
Tuesday, 17th January 2012 at 9:28am
Combining beautifully painted ceramic plates, called English Hedgerow, with augmented reality the creatures featured are brought to life on your iPhone or smartphone.
See the video of the animation below:
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