{"id":53825,"date":"2020-09-21T14:11:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T14:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/blog\/?p=53825"},"modified":"2020-09-24T11:03:18","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T11:03:18","slug":"paris-design-week-2020-a-run-down-of-the-events-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/blog\/design-agenda\/paris-design-week-2020-a-run-down-of-the-events-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Design Week 2020, A Run Down Of The Event’s Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Paris Design Week 2020<\/span><\/em><\/strong> took place across the French capital as a combination of real and virtual events between 3rd to 12th September. Without further ado, and in no particular order, below is a quick recap of five things that caught Boca do Lobo Blog<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u2018s curated eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haute Couture by Servomuto, curated by Margherita Ratti<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Italian Institute of Culture<\/strong> in Paris hosted the launch of Haute Couture <\/strong>installation by Servomuto<\/strong>, curated by Margherita Ratti<\/strong>. H\u00f4tel de Galliffet was transformed into a hall of art with seven oversized floor lamps paying homage to the visionary spirit of Parisian Haute Couture<\/strong> \u2013 the synthesis of different cultures and subcultures that acts as a bridge between tradition and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humbert & Poyet\u2019s Metamorphosis Collection for Maison Pouenat<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Comprising unique pieces<\/strong> and collectables designs<\/strong> such as lights, sofas, armchairs, and tables, Metamorphosis<\/strong> features pure, clean lines and a resolutely contemporary spirit, brought to life with bespoke craftsmanship<\/strong> both the historic iron maker Maison Pouenat and interior architects Humbert & Poyet<\/strong> are renowned for. Inspired by the Art Deco<\/strong> movement and the designs of the 1950s and 1970s, the collection pays tribute to a number of Humbert & Poyet<\/strong>\u2019s favourite artists including Jean Roy\u00e8re, Paavo Tynell and Josef Hoffmann<\/strong>. These inspirations are apparent in not only the design but choice of shapes, assorted textures and exquisite attention to detail. The bold choices of materials \u2013 lacquered wood, stone, plaster and brass, note a striking contrast from the raw to the ornate. The collection was unveiled during Paris Design Week<\/em><\/strong> as a scenography that was a tribute to Christo & Jeanne Claude<\/strong>. Statement by statement, wrapped and unwrapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Also:<\/strong> Vhils Takes Part In DisCONNECT, A New Contemporary Art Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inte\u0301rieur aux Aubergines by Cristina Celestino for Maison Matisse<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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After the success of their first limited series<\/strong> and first permanent La Musique<\/strong> ceramics collection, Maison Matisse<\/strong> has expanded their collections with pieces by Milanese designer Cristina Celestino<\/strong>. A sofa, an armchair, a folding screen, two coffee tables, a rug, wallpaper and a selection of home accessories are the stars of this permanent collection, inspired by the iconic still-life Int\u00e9rieur aux aubergines<\/em> (1911), regarded as one of Henri Matisse<\/strong>\u2019s most decorative artworks. Like a living painting, Celestino\u2018s archetypal pieces interpret the work\u2019s most striking elements in three dimensions, through a set of screens that are superimposed in-depth, mirroring the pictorial composition imagined by Matisse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lex Pott & David Derksen and Tijs Gilde at Transnatural Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Amsterdam gallery Transnatural<\/strong> showcased during Paris Design Week<\/em><\/strong> five new works by designers who take material innovation as a starting point of their creative process. By harnessing sustainable production methods and technological innovations, Transnatural<\/strong> cultivates forward-thinking ways to (re-) design our living spaces. Two standouts are the ongoing series by Dutch designers Lex Pott & David Derksen<\/strong>, who unveiled new versions of the Eclipse Transience Mirrors<\/strong>. The Eclipse models celebrate the beauty of the natural oxidizing process inherent in mirrors, which the duo accelerate and manipulate, resulting in handmade pieces that illustrate the various stages of oxidation through a gradient of brown \u2013 gold \u2013 silver tones. Meanwhile, Tijs Gilde\u2019s Lamina Light<\/strong> features a variety of luminous elements that form a narrative through his unique fascination with pattern and colour. Within a layered, modular structure of recycled acrylic material, Lamina amplifies colour pattern intensity. The design also explores new possibilities for more efficient production and recycling techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verso Collection by David\/ Nicolas for Pierre Frey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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In 2017, French decorating house Pierre Frey<\/strong> acquired one of France\u2019s leading manufacturers of furniture, expanding its range of products. Sam Baron, Pierre Frey<\/strong>\u2019s newly appointed artistic director for furniture, worked with Lebanese designers David Raffoul and Nicolas Moussallem<\/strong> of design studio david\/nicolas<\/strong>. The duo focused on the theme of travel and the great transatlantic liners by the likes of Ren\u00e9 Prou, boldly reinterpreting his codes to create the collection. Verso responds to new lifestyles with both functional and modular design. A link between decoration and function, the collection showcased at Paris Design Week<\/em><\/strong>, demonstrates an innovative approach by mixing classical, contemporary and futuristic elements in a timeless aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Also:<\/strong> Vhils Takes Part In DisCONNECT, A New Contemporary Art Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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