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born in the middle:  the midwest’s contribution to original design.

born in the middle: the midwest’s contribution to original design.

May 2, 2019

from eames to saarinen, the midwest has played an integral role in the history of design. this spring, our members blu dot, loll designs, hennepin made, and gensler will explore how the midwest’s design heritage and industrial innovation keeps them at the center of authentic design creation.

panelists:
john christakos, ceo and co-founder, blu dot
bill baxley, managing director, gensler
jackson schwartz, co-founder, hennepin made
greg benson, ceo, loll designs

moderator:
kaitlin petersen, editor in chief, business of home

vitra design museum presents the politics of design conference. milan design week 2019.

vitra design museum presents the politics of design conference. milan design week 2019.

Apr 10, 2019

design and vitra are practically synonymous. the family-owned swiss company is trusted with manufacturing the works of some of the world’s most respected and renowned designers. think eames, vernor panton, and jean prouvé —these are just some of the iconic names that have entrusted them to manufacture their pieces.

this year, vitra design museum is leading the charge in moving the conversation around design forward through a conference called the politics of design. the day-long affair will address design as a political activity with the idea that designers are constantly making decisions regarding social issues such as inclusion, identity, and sustainability. the aim of the conference is to explore the big question that surrounds this line of thinking: “while design is a powerful took for social and political change does it really have an effect on things?”

taking place on april 10 from 1:45 to 6:30, the day will be broken into three parts with top players in the fields of design, philosophy, sociology, and politics speaking on panels. confirmed speakers include paola antonelli, bruce sterling, danah abdulla, jan boelen, claudia chwalisz, indy johar, amelie klein, and etienne turpin.

the politics of design is presented by the vitra design museum and will take place april 10 at trienalle milano, teatro dell’arte.

architecture and design begets art at expo chicago 2018.

architecture and design begets art at expo chicago 2018.

Sep 29, 2018

above > expo chicago 2017 featuring work by lara schnitger (anton kern) as part of in/situ chronopolitics / curated by florence derieux

In the art world, DesignApplause attempts an objects-only mindset that could include a sculpture, or a photograph or painting of an airstream trailer for example. However, typically the art conversations becomes limited to works by designers showing in design galleries. For Expo 2013, for the first time, we put this question to the dealers we talked to: are there any architecture or design trained artists in your booth today? 2018 is our fourth iteration of this theme.

above > untitled 1945 / richard koppe / richard norton gallery / chicago / booth 275

born in st. paul, minnesota, richard koppe studied at the st. paul school of art with artists cameron booth, leroy turner and nicolai cikovsky. in 1937, koppe moved to chicago and continued his studies at the institute of design (id) with the noted bauhaus masters laszlo moholy-nagy, gyorgy kepes and alexander archipenko. he became an instructor at the institute of design in 1946 and remained an associate professor at the id until 1963. robert koppe was moholy-nagy‘s first design student.

the new bauhaus was founded in chicago in 1937 by the renowned professor, photographer and artist, laszlo moholy-nagy. the new bauhaus stems from the german bauhaus, a pioneering school of art and design that operated from 1919-1933. the theories and teachings of the bauhaus, which emphasized a synthesis of numerous artistic disciplines, was most influential in championing modernist twentieth century design, fine art and architecture. after adolph hitler closed the german school in 1933, many of the bauhaus teachers, namely through the efforts of moholy-nagy, emmigrated to america to establish and work with the new bauhaus in chicago. industrialist walter paepke, chairman of the container corporation of america, was an early financial backer of the school, which was originally located in the old marshall field mansion on chicago’s prarie avenue. in 1944, the school was retitled the instiute of design (id) and today resides on the campus of the illinois institute of technology. (iit) the school became the first institution in the united states to offer a phd in design. much of moholy-nagy’s curriculum and ideas were outlined in his extensive 1947 book, “vision in motion”. many important prefessors and designers have taught or studied at the new bauhaus/id. these include such artists as serge chermayeff, ivan cherymayeff, alexander archipenko, buckminster fuller, gyorgy kepes, richard koppe, nathan lerner, harry callahan, robert bruce tague, john cage and werner drewes, among others. much of the influence on today’s american modern art, design and architecture may be attributed to the teachings of the chicago new bauhaus.

a serendipitous moment via moholy-nagy chicago design archive and designer steve liska.

above > museum quality #bentply preview of nyc show re moma’s mid-century design exhibitions period works by #isokon #eames and #noguchi / r & company / new york city / booth 131

above > rothko chapel 2018 / gregory scott / catherine edelman gallery / chicago / booth 167

gregory scott was born in ann arbor, michigan in 1957 and received his bachelor degree from the institute of design at iit in chicago in 1979. scott has always blurred the lines between painting and photography, incorporating paintings he did of himself, or his body, back into his photographs. the resulting images were both humorous and odd, challenging the viewer’s perception of photographic truth. then, at the age of 49, scott decided to go to graduate school to strengthen his knowledge of art history and video making. having successfully merged his love of painting and photographs, his interest turned to video and its ability to move and manipulate still images.

above > local 1 chicago 55 west van buren 2008 / david hartt / corbett vs dempsey / chicago / booth 211

graphic design trained david hartt currently is an assistant professor, department of fine arts, school of design, university of pennsylvania

above > www14 2017 / canan tolon / anglim gilbert gallery / san francisco / booth 247

canan tolon, who trained as a designer and architect, explores visualizations of space via illusionistic imagery and constructions. tolon is known for her seemingly abstract paintings with geometric motifs and limited color palettes; over time, however, the rhythmic forms in her compositions begin to come into focus as series of overlain architectural structures and landscapes. these compositions are really tolon’s experiments in visual familiarity, examining the eye’s ability to piece together depictions of space from apparent abstraction. she is also known for large-scale installations with recurring use of dirt, grass, mirrors, and architectural constructions; these reference themes of colonization, urban growth, and land ownership.

above > tecate 2015 / peter alexander / peter blake gallery / laguna beach / booth 261

after initially working as an architect peter alexander rose to prominence in the 1960s with translucent resin sculptures. working with a southern california sensibility, los angeles-based artist peter alexander is most commonly associated with the light and space movement. his primary means of working today is in sculptural forms made of polyester resin reminiscent of his earliest work from 1965-1972. he has also produced paintings, including a series that depicts luminous aerial views of the city lights stretching across the los angeles basin. he also was commissioned to paint a large mural for the walt disney concert hall in los angeles.

above > the conservation center: the laboratory / studiogang / the conservation center / chicago / booth 166

the conservation center: the laboratory by studiogang designers re-imagined in a 19th century warehouse highlighting pre-existing elements such as original finishes and grand arched windows. the conservation center is the largest and most comprehensive private art conservation laboratory in the country. with over 33 years of experience, the center is a leader in the field of art preservation, evolving new treatments and methods to adapt to the rapidly-changing art world.

above > john m armleder / galeria javier lopez & fer frances / madrid / booth 344

swiss artist, john m armleder is internationally recognized for his versatile work that lies in between art and life. his art shows a clear vision of xxth century art history, and he specifically addresses the dilemma of object-ness. from 1979 onwards, armleder began to exhibit his so-called “fs,” furniture sculpture. these pieces comprise the pairing of daily objects with paintings. the artist does this either by integration, in which case the object becomes the canvas, or by placement side by side, where the object becomes like any other element of the pictorial composition. [ full bio ]

back story to this post > apologies, i was told that armleder studied architecture which led him to conceive and juxtapose flat art and 3-dimensional art, i.e., creating the space, an environment, criteria many architects are drawn to. however, research suggests armleder works, which do evoke design and architectural comparisons, is self-taught. he himself believes that art is in the eyes of the beholder. nonetheless, he’s included in this post.

asked how he would define himself and his art armleder said, “obviously i believe that i’m a visual artist, i’ve been interested in painting and doing three dimensional objects since i was a kid. one always believes that the artist knows more, or understands the work he is doing better than the onlooker, or the people who take care of the work, and i think it’s not true. the artist has a very restrictive understanding of his own work because he’s so close to it, and he remembers the moments when he was making it, and the anecdotes, which are just episodes. it’s not at all a universal understanding. i think the art should work on its own, the people who look at the works invent the works again, and the artist is just a side effect. so it’s very difficult for me to say this or that, and i don’t think it’s really my style to try to control the understanding or the focus of the work and say that it’s about this rather than about that. so what binds it all together? it’s obviously time, space—areas. and all that would be wiped out by new time, new spaces.

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note: there were seven galleries who did not hang work at expo chicago, works of their artists who have backgrounds in architecture and design. we plan on adding this work to this post as it comes in.
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expo chicago (september 27-30, 2018), the international exposition of contemporary & modern art, has established the city of chicago as a preeminent art fair destination. opening the fall art season every september, expo chicago takes place at historic navy pier whose vast vaulted architecture hosts leading international art galleries alongside one of the highest quality platforms for global contemporary art and culture. dedicated to rigorous and challenging programming, expo chicago initiates strategic international partnerships, built alongside strong institutional relationships with major local museums and organizations to open parallel exhibitions and events. the 2018 edition of expo chicago will align with art design chicago, an initiative of the terra foundation for american art, to present various programs and events throughout expo art week (september 24–30, 2018) including panel discussions, performances, and activations across the city.

the seventh edition features art from over 3,000 artists represented by 135 international galleries, 27 countries, and 63 cities. Admission includes a dynamic roster of on-site programming, including panel discussions, site-specific installations, film and new media works, and special exhibitions by renowned institutions.

samples. vitra & flos.

samples. vitra & flos.

Sep 19, 2013

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Vitra & Flos Sample Sale 2013. Vitra and Flos are partnering for Vitra’s annual sample sale in the Meatpacking District. For two days you will have the opportunity to purchase showroom models and lightly used products for up to 80% off retail value.

[ best deal ]
Be the first one through the door on Saturday to buy a La Chaise by Charles & Ray Eames, designed in 1948, for $ 1,000. (Original retail value $ 10,625)

saturday & sunday 21 > 22 september 2013 | 11a > 5p
vitra | 29 ninth avenue | new york | 212 463 5750

Eames: beautiful details by eames demetrios.

Dec 21, 2012

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Eames: Beautiful Details by Eames Demetrios is a new book chronicling the life and work of husband-and-wife team designers Charles and Ray Eames through images of their celebrated work. [ amazon ] [ eames: the architect and the painter ]

Design onscreen film festival. Venice biennale 2012

Aug 24, 2012

This year’s Venice Architecture Biennale hosts Design Onscreen – The Initiative for Architecture and Design on Film, a first-ever presentation of 16 films.

The Biennale itself is a spectacular affair showcasing the latest in architecture and design from around the world through exhibitions and events presented by 55 countries. 27 > 29 August 2012 | Venice, Italy [ details ]

The films will screen at the Teatro Piccolo at the Arsenale – “action-central” for the many diverse offerings at the Venice Biennale. All screenings are free and open to the public and most will be followed by dynamic in-person discussions and audience Q&As, featuring top architects and design experts from around the globe, including Lord Norman Foster, Peter Eisenman, Rick Joy, Steven Holl, Vittorio Garatti, Deyan Sudjic (Director, Design Museum London), Barry Bergdoll (Chief Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art); Moshen Mostafavi (Dean, Harvard Graduate School of Design), Mark Wigley (Dean, Columbia Univ. School of Architecture), and David Chipperfield (Curator and Director of the 13th Annual International Architecture Exhibition, Venice Biennale).

[ films include ]
43 Colonne in Scena a Bilbao (43 Columns on Scene in Bilbao)
Antwerp Central
The Architecture of Carlo Scarpa
Coast Modern
DAVID CHIPPERFIELD: Form Matters
Diller Scofidio + Renfro: Reimagining Lincoln Center and the High Line
EAMES: The Architect and the Painter [ interview with Jason Cohn, writer/director ]
The Gruen Effect: Victor Gruen and the Shopping Mall
How Much Does Your Building Weigh, Mr. Foster?
Mission Statements: The Architecture of Dutch Diplomacy
Modern Tide: Midcentury Architecture on Long Island
Peter Eisenman: The University of Phoenix Stadium
Rick Joy: Interludes
Steven Holl: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Bloch Building
Unfinished Italy
Unfinished Spaces

Neo-utility. NYIGF 2012

Aug 20, 2012

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Before Kip Kotzen started neo-utility, his Brooklyn-based design sales agency and distribution company, he worked with the Eames family in California as well as with Vitra and Areaware. Since 2009 he’s been applying his excellent taste to smaller goods for the home and office, like the To:ca Alarm Clock (which is, by now, a modern icon), the beautiful handmade wooden toys by Miller Goodman or the minimal, purpose-driven desk accessories by ANYTHING that make me want to spend my last paycheck on an office makeover.

Among neo-utility’s 2012 product line up is the clever/cute Chick-a-Dee, a bird-shaped smoke detector and the Mini-ELEFAN, a small table top fan with an elephant trunk-like duct you can use to adjust the direction of the wind and control in three settings – strong, weak and rhythmical. Since the blades aren’t exposed its ideal for children, and it can be charged with a USB cable. The filter is washable, too, and it even comes with an optional aromatherapy attachment.

We also love the Recycled Sky Planter, by Boskke. Upside down planters make it possible for apartment dwellers to maximize their interior green space without cluttering up every available surface, and Boskke’s line of planters are, as their name suggests, made from recycled plastic. A float-stick indicates the water level so you know when to refill, and starting at $18, you can easily afford to cluster them in groups.

Visit neo-utility’s at NYIGF at the Javits Center, Booth #3748.


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Caterpillar stool, by hyeonil jeong.

Aug 18, 2012

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Say the words molded plywood together and we immediately think of the classic Eames chair. Though its seat is molded to accommodate our posterior and is by no means uncomfortable, its sit-abilty is vastly improved by a cushion. However, emerging designer Hyeonil Jeong was able to take the same materials and create a seat that flexes to provide a cushier seat.

Jeong does use one material that the Eames, to my knowledge, never did: bungee cord. While his Caterpillar Stool has a more or less traditional frame, the seat is made from slats of CNC-cut molded plywood woven together with bungee cord, which acts like a shock absorber when you sit down on it.

“No matter how stiff each piece is, flexible relation makes an smooth flow. Its elastic connection allows an organic surface movement despite the rigidity of ply-wood material.”

I love how the seat, when unoccupied, arches upwards with all the slats fitting nicely into place and running smoothly alongside one another. But when you sit down the seat flexes to support you and the slats shift, forming a jagged layer underneath. I’ve been noticing a trend towards woven elements in furniture in general this year, but I’ve never come across a product that strings pieces of wood together to give the material a whole new functionality.


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cooper hewitt’s object of the month: bertoia’s wing chair.

cooper hewitt’s object of the month: bertoia’s wing chair.

Apr 8, 2012

Before Harry Bertoia made his eponymous furniture collection for Knoll in the early 50s, he was an artist and jewelry maker. He even made the wedding bands for Charles and Ray Eames. But once his gridded metal collection became a hit at Knoll he’s been known first and foremost as a furniture designer.

The most famous of the five pieces he made is, of course, the Diamond chair, a chair that’s more sculpture than traditional seating. In fact, Bertoia noted that “If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like sculptures. Space passes right through them.” As one of the most important pieces of furniture designed in the 20th century, it’s the Cooper-Hewitt’s Object of the Month for April.

Made from welded steel in polished or satin chrome or bonded rilsan, it’s scratch, chip and chemical resistant. Some of the pieces in the collection include cushions, which are affixed with snaps or feature stretched fabric, pulled taut across the entire front. I wish I could sit in one all month long, but until I upgrade my simple wooden Adirondack deck chairs to something of the midcentury variety, I will continue to gaze longingly at Bertoia’s masterpiece from afar. [ harrybertoia.org ]




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The eames elephant, 67 years in the making.

Feb 13, 2012

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Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1945, the Eames Elephant never made it into mass production. This actually isn’t all that surprising; many of the Eames now iconic designs were made as one-offs for friends and family, and it was only through the urgent pressing of the recipients – and in some cases Vitra – that pieces like the rosewood leather lounge chair and ottoman were ever put into production.

The two original prototypes were made out of molded plywood and exhibited at MoMA, but were never seen by the public again until 2007, when a limited, 1,000-piece run in red and natural maple was produced to celebrate Charles’ 100th birthday. Now, 67 years after it was first conceived in the Eames office, Charles’ grandson Demetrios has teamed up with Vitra to bring the Eames Elephant to the public en masse and for good. The elephant is available in five different colors and instead of plywood it’s made from thick plastic, a more durable choice for children at play.

Buy it online for $322.




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