Belgium is Design

COSE IN CORSO , Brussels BE⁠
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COSEINCORSO is a multi-disciplinary design studio founded by Marzia Cerio and Marwann Frikach in 2021 specialized in objects and curation. ⁠
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As we enter the last weeks of summer, we can still enjoy the outdoors and create cozy moments with rugs that blend style and durability. Discover our selection of , perfect for late-summer gatherings and fall evenings!⁠
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Discover “Welcome Home collection” by Jean-François D’Or⁠ ⁠
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“Welcome home is a door handle collection based on high quality of Maison Vervloet knowhow and finishing. Artworks you can touch. Over and over again.⁠
When I am looking for new projects, like for example the door handle, I usually play with existing objects. Coincidentally, I had a to***co pipe in my hands and the more I looked at it, the more I was convinced that this could be an excellent door handle.” - Jean-François D’Or⁠
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Design exhibitions to see at before the end of summer.⁠
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JULIEN RENAULT – THE STORY BEHIND THE PASTIS COLLECTION⁠
> 01.09.2024⁠
On the occasion of his nomination as designer of the year 2023, is bringing together all the drawings, models, and prototypes representing the major stages in the development of his Pastis collection. The installation “The story behind the Pastis collection” aims to show the work that went into each product to the general public.⁠
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INNOVATING ACROSS BORDERS. REFLECTIONS ON THE OEUVRE OF SÁNDOR BORZ KOVÁTS⁠
> 22.09.2024⁠
In the frame of the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Design Museum Brussels welcomes the Museum of Applied Arts Budapest . Through this collaboration, the two institutions show Innovating across Borders. Reflections on the Oeuvre of Sándor Borz Kováts curated by Judit Horváth PhD. This show provides the first opportunity for the pieces of Sándor Borz Kováts to be displayed in the heart of Europe alongside those of Western European designers who worked during the second half of the 1960s and the first half of the 1970s.⁠
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OLIVETTI · FOLON⁠
> 15.09.2024⁠
Revealing a little-known side of Folon’s work, the exhibition will delight visitors with an interest in art history, design, industry and social policy. The exhibition takes place in a symbolically important year, that of the ninetieth anniversary of Folon’s birth. With this exhibition, the Design Museum Brussels is shining a spotlight on graphic design, an area of design in its own right.⁠
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“Design is an integral part of our daily lives. In this museum, there is no ‘starification’ of the object, but rather exhibitions and archives that promote the history of design and a cultural history of the objects that surround us. » - Arnaud Bozzini, Director of ⁠
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The Design Museum Brussels has just launched a digital version of the Plastic Design Collection, the cornerstone of this institution which humbly declares that plastic is fantastic for understanding where we are at, whatever our generation. The proof lies in one of the institution’s current temporary exhibitions, where Art Nouveau resonates with plastic design.⁠
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Read all about Bozzini’s approach on plastic design, integrating eco-design and more in the full interview via the link in bio. ⁠
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DESTROYERS/BUILDERS , Antwerp & Brussels BE⁠
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Discover the work of Destroyers/Builders, founded by Linde Freya Tangelder. Inspired by architectural shapes, the furniture pieces are inspired by architectural elements, materials or building techniques and highlight the field between industry and human, through diverse materials. The interventions and finishes by hand, give these architectural objects a tactile aspect. The contrast in materials, the touchability, and the human traces that are still visible in the object, explain the method of Destroyers/Builders. ⁠
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Destroyers/Builders takes on projects that range from commissions to self-initiated projects, and extends across the realms of both architectural furniture and interior projects.⁠
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Discover more on destroyersbuilders.com⁠
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Discover « A Comparative Dialogue Act » , a project by the Luxembourgish artist .cc and the multidisciplinary Brussels based design collective .xyz has been conceived as an infrastructure for the transmission of sound – a shared production space challenging the entrenched notion of individual artistic authorship.⁠
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Throughout the duration of the 2024 .art.biennale, the pavilion is hosting four guest artists who will produce and present new sound performances, thereby expanding the definition of a collective artwork. In this context, the notion of openness is not bound to the absence of limits, but rather to the appropriation of ‘the other’ and its contribution to open-ended scenarios. ⁠
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Sound and space are tuned: the spatial elements – floor and walls – are turned into sound devices, progressively shaping an immersive experience. Technology is used to develop this localized experiment through which artists and audience consider the conditions under which knowledge is transmitted and shared. The pavilion is at once the space where the soundscape is produced, and where it is played – the studio and the stage – in a gesture of radical transparency.⁠
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On view until November 24 at the Venice Biennale. ⁠
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Organiser: Mudam Luxembourg—Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean⁠
Curator: Joel Valabrega, Mudam Luxembourg—Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean⁠
Assistant Curator: Nathalie Lesure, Mudam Luxembourg—Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean⁠
Artists: Andrea Mancini and Every Island⁠
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Alinea Design Objects is internationally known for high end furniture and design objects, typified by distilled and strong shapes with a highly aesthetic look and feel. Timeless furniture and objects, with an implicit invitation to be used creatively, are the main characteristics. Designed with passion, made with skill.⁠
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The work of Leo Aerts, the designer behind the label, is characterized by a timelessly pure design and aesthetic compositions that transcend the functional. The many international awards prove that his work is appreciated. Long before sustainability, cradle to cradle, recycling and the circular economy were involved, all these aspects were already integrated into his design philosophy and designs.⁠
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📸 Angelo M table in Travertino Rosso, a beacon of warmth nestled within an abstract interior.⁠
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« Sustainable design may not be immediately obvious. We offer high-end pieces that are made with sustainability in mind. This is what interests us and what seems to interest our first customers. » - ⁠
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Ariane and Lara van Dievoet are sisters with a strong background in the world of makers and entrepreneurs. Operating under the name Augusta Gallery, in the heart of Brussels’ Sablon district, their gallery promotes new start-ups such as the Brussels-based French duo La Gadoue (Eloïse Maës and Audrey Werthle), as well as Belgian icons such as Lionel Jadot. Eco-design and, above all, conviction. A discourse that stands out in the niche of collectible design.⁠
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Read more about their sustainable approach to design and entrepreneurship in the interview for by via the link in our bio. ⁠
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ADO CHALE, Brussels BE⁠
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Discover the emblematic work of one of the most famous & still alive Belgian designer Ado Chale.⁠
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Synonymous with timeless elegance and craftsmanship, his work is a true blend of art and nature, and invites you to explore the beauty of the natural world through exquisite design.⁠
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As the weather is more or less cooperative, let’s deep dive in the indoor swimming pool at exhibition space Darwin15⁠, Brussels.⁠
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Designed by Cristina Gusano, the pool was one of the gems presented during the inaugural DARWIN QUINZE exhibition, after several years of renovation of the house. ⁠
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Darwin 15 is an Art Nouveau style house by Ernest Blerot built in 1902, and was the residence of painter Louise de Hem. It now offers artist residencies, a dedicated workshop, and a new exhibition space.⁠
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The next exhibition is announced and will take place from 19.09 until 29.09.2024.⁠
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Photos Amber van Bossel for Darwin15⁠
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Discover , High-tech woven flooring for commercial use.⁠
100% recyclable. Designed & manufactured in Belgium.⁠
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The brand originates from a family of innovators. In 1991, in a small Belgian atelier, Katia Dewitte designed her first high-quality custom-made rug for the local market. The name of the brand was Limited Edition, as she wanted to emphasize the exclusive character of her creations.⁠
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Shortly after, Katia was joined in business by her brother and husband. By 2000, they were able to expand the business, purchase their first industrial weaving looms, and establish a holding company: Le Tissage.⁠
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The business kept growing, and finally, in 2005, 2TEC2 was founded as an interior brand. The company went all-in on high-end woven flooring, and thanks to its innovation and high-quality standards, it became the flourishing company it is today. Over the course of three decades, the small family business has grown into a global supplier of luxury woven flooring and other applications.⁠
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More info on 2tec2.com⁠
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Serax , the Belgian design brand, released a collaboration with Italian luxury brand Marni ⁠
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The collection is made of 120-piece porcelain tableware set, which celebrates the Italian fashion house’s artistic vision. Marni’s Creative Director Francesco Risso designed the flower motif, which was inspired by nature. Decals are used to apply the pattern to the fine bone china, after which it is glazed, to make it more wear resistant. The slightly asymmetrical shapes of the plates, bowls, cups, saucers, and tea pots serve to accentuate the hand-finished porcelain’s quality.⁠
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Discover the collaboration on serax.com⁠
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“I chose to collaborate with modulyss because my work encompasses both 2D and 3D dimensions. This partnership presented the perfect opportunity to explore something innovative, leveraging the cutting-edge technology of the chromojet.” - for ⁠
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In a predominantly white and well-lit studio in the outer edge of Brussels, Belgian furniture and lighting designer Sylvain Willenz creates his timeless pieces. It’s also the place where his custom design for modulyss came into fruition. His interest in textiles was what led him to collaborate with the brand. ⁠
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The x Sylvain Willenz collaboration ‘Natural Elegance’⁠
made its debut at Architect@Work Luxembourg in April. A great opportunity for Willenz to create a timeless yet captivating carpet design while showcasing the new custom carpet design service of modulyss.⁠
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Throwback on SUSTAINABLE ELEGANCE exhibition in Oslo!⁠
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A selection of 12 Belgian designers and craftspersons exhibited their creations at Design og arkitektur Norway (DOGA) in Oslo this Monday & Tuesday 17 and 18 June as part of the Belgian Economic Mission to Norway, organized by Belgian trade agencies. A unique opportunity for Belgian designers to meet Norwegian designers & architects. ⁠
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Stolp .official, the Belgian signal blocking phone box brand, released a collaboration with Marie Kondo .mari⁠
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« The idea of a dedicated ritual to store away your phone, and pause the pings & rings, is based on what numerous studies have shown as the building blocks of regular unplugging to find healthy tech-life balance: Out of sight, out of mind. Mere presence of phones reduces the human cognitive ability to focus. Visual reminder. Human behavior is strongly wired with the cues in our physical environment A new, distinct ritual. Since we tend to easily fall into old behavioral patterns, starting a new gesture makes it easier to keep at it. »⁠
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Alain Gilles for WeWood ⁠
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The Belgian designer and Portuguese brand just released a new collaboration: the Re-form side tables & consoles.⁠
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“These tables offer vast creative possibilities by being able to combine modules of different heights and various wood types. The result is a range of rich, dynamic pieces that can be visually connected in multiple ways.”⁠
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To be discovered on wewood.eu⁠
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SPOTTED BELGIANS AT Basel⁠ & around⁠
It was DESIGNMIAMI.BASEL last week, and Belgians were once again in the place!⁠
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Ben Storms on booth⁠
KRJST Studio on booth⁠
Spazio Nobile gallery presenting ⁠
Pierre Marie Giraud gallery ⁠
Martin Margiela at ⁠
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Natalia Brilli Natalia Brilli for ⁠
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To celebrate the anniversary of their Do Son perfume, Diptyque invited Belgian designer Natalia Brilli to craft a series of tapestries inspired by Vietnam. This invitation allowed Brilli to express her poetic vision of the Do Son universe through the intricate art of hand-woven raffia displayed in the boutique windows. These tapestries will be showcased in Diptyque’s boutiques in Paris St Germain, New York Madison, London, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Seoul. ⁠
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SUSTAINABLE ELEGANCE in Oslo, Norway⁠
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A selection of 12 Belgian designers and craftspersons will be exhibiting their creations at Design og arkitektur Norway (DOGA) in Oslo on 17 and 18 June as part of the Belgian Economic Mission to Norway, organized by Belgian trade agencies. A unique opportunity for Belgian designers to meet Norwegian designers & architects. ⁠
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Exhibition Sustainable Elegance day⁠
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM⁠
Design og arkitektur Norway (DOGA)⁠
Venue: Hausmanns gate, 16 - 0182 Oslo⁠atelier⁠
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Beyond the Mirror - THIBEAU SCARCECIAUX at .paris⁠
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From 27 March to 13 July, Sinople is unveiling ‘Beyond the mirror’, a synthesis of his work developed since the beginning of his collaboration with the gallery.⁠
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Somewhere between an artistic installation and a domestic space, the exhibition can be experienced as an existential maze, a dominium in which the object is master and mirror of the boundaries between ourselves, others and the world. A world that the artist reinvents with his favourite materials: glass and light.⁠
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Through his work, Thibeau Scarcériaux creates a functional and sculptural ecosystem that plays with our senses, our bearings and our subconscious. His productions, which are all utilitarian, initially provoke a disconcerting questioning of their own materiality, construction and use, before finally focusing attention on our own condition.⁠
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Beyond the Mirror at Paris⁠
Until 13th July⁠
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SPOTTED BELGIANS during New York Design Week.⁠
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The Alchemist series by shown at ⁠
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Natalia Brilli , part of Untitled group show at @⁠dobrinka_salzman gallery⁠
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The Oasis: conference & common area of ICFF, with sustainable & acoustic cork pieces designed by for .be/.usa⁠
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COSE Collection of for ⁠
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The word the English describe as ‘stuff’, the Italian’s refer to so much more nicely as ‘Cose’. All sorts of different things. That’s precisely what designer Bertrand Joly wanted to achieve with his collection: a variety of accessories that can be used in many different ways. While the first impression of Cose may be that of bathroom accessories, the bowls, jars and soap dispenser can also be perfectly translated into other rooms and functions. ⁠
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“I see Cose just as well in the kitchen, where the jars can be used for the aperitif, or as storage containers. The soap dispenser is also of added value in the kitchen. What makes Cose a collection is that it is not limited to the bathroom at all,” explains Lejoly. ⁠
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What’s more, the craftsmanship involved in the manufacture of these porcelain objects ensures that Cose does not look too sterile. The tiny imperfections make each object unique. The matt shades in off-white and coal-black also emphasise the mood, while the inside has been glazed to ensure ease of use.⁠
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As we’re in the middle of spring season, discover the Console planters collection of , a series of striking planters, designed for people who aren’t afraid to be bold with colour. ⁠
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The planters bring instant atmosphere and warmth to an interior and garden, and are made of aluminium – meaning they’re suitable to keep them outside all year round. The plants need more space? Just empty the planter, turn it over and fill with the used and new potting soil.⁠
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BEAM LAMP⁠
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The beam of light of this standing lamp traces a path through the air from the ground upwards, leaving behind an glow materialized by the base. The stainless steel, reflecting like a mirror, becomes elusive in itself, just like the light it carries. Due to its form, the lamp is strongly connected to the ground. In this way, the light gives the impression that it emerges from the earth, not from the sky as one would expect.⁠
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The atypical form of the base distances the object from all archetypical shapes referring to a standing lamp, resulting in a SCULPTURE rather⁠
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Buzzi Space, Antwerp BE⁠
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Since 2007, BuzziSpace’s main driving force has been to produce effective and high-quality acoustic solutions, lighting, and furniture for the ever-changing workspace that are both functional and inspiring.⁠
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Buzzi Nest & Pod are alternatives to expensive infrastructure and erase disruptive noise from any workplace. The compact acoustic privacy Booth for 1 offers a private space to work and take calls, while BuzziNest Pod allows up to 4 people to hold face-to-face meetings & collaborations in any open space without disturbing others or being disturbed.⁠
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BuzziPlanter is the fusion of a planter and an acoustic element. The upholstered colorful pot, made from high-density foam, has the acoustic superpower to absorb excessive noise in open spaces, creating healthier environments for people to thrive.⁠
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Contrary to traditional seating elements, BuzziCee features a symmetrical curved shape that allows colleagues to hold informal meetings or to sit together apart. The unique acoustic seating solution is made to be placed in the center of a space and creates a sense of togetherness whether it be in an open-plan office, reception area, hospitality space, or beyond.⁠
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The Fondation CAB in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, is currently showcasing an exhibition featuring Muller Van Severen, the iconic Belgian design duo consisting of Fien Muller (born 1978, Lokeren) and Hannes Van Severen (born 1979, Ghent). ⁠
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Renowned for their captivating furniture pieces with sculptural allure, Muller Van Severen brings forth not only a retrospective of their work spanning the last 12 years but also introduces an additional layer of depth to the viewing experience. ⁠
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Through the lens of photography duo Scheltens and Abbenes, the exhibition offers an intimate zoom-in on their creations while simultaneously providing a broader perspective by revealing prototypes, sketches, and materials. This unique approach grants viewers a distinctive insight into the craftsmanship and creative process of one of Europe’s most influential design studios. ⁠
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More info on ​fondationcab.com⁠
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Muller Van Severen ​​📍 Fondation CAB Saint-Paul de Vence⁠
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TUFTED RUG by for .bxl⁠
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“Iʼm trying to make self-portraits in the midst of all the landscapes the world offers me. But the light always changes, so I start again and again.” - ⁠
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More involved in research than interested in the purpose of the artistic object, likes to navigate between different mediums. His work, imbued with strong spontaneity, is the result of self-exploration. Constantly renewing, his gestural and formal research, coupled with a desire to move quickly, allows him to overcome boredom. ⁠
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This rug is part of the .bxl exhibition, located in the former atelier of Louise De Hem, fully curated by . Other designers & artists on view ⁠
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« The ability to capture people in a matter of minutes really helps me with very specific commissions like the series of portraits for Belgium is Design. » - ⁠
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The photographer draws on the many experiences that have punctuated her rich and varied career to stamp her signature on every image she produces. She signed the portraits of the 30 designers selected for BOLD Dualities, Belgium is Design’s 2024 exhibition at Milan Design Week. For this project she collaborated with the two curators of this selection: and from . ⁠
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Read the full interview for by on how Lydie retains her own style but still manages to reframe the visual narrative via the link in our bio. ⁠
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It’s already been three weeks since .design.week 2024 ⁠took place at ! ⁠
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We’re looking back at the Bold DUALITIES exhibition and an inspiring edition filled with a lot of Belgian design talent. ⁠
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