Month of April, 2010

‘Mexique’ bookcase

Designer

Charlotte Perriand, Atelier Jean Prouve

Lot 80 in Phillips de Pury's 28th April, 2010 Sale of Design in London.

For More information, please visit www.phillipsdepury.com

Dormeuse

Designer

Aki Kuroda

This large playful piece of ‘Sculpture Furniture’ is one of the first explorations into design by the famous Japanese artist Aki Kuroda. Limited Edition of 18

From 24 April to 22 July, Galerie Kreo in Paris will show a series of new collections from acclaimed designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. Over the years, the Bouroullec brothers have gained a reputation for technical experimentation in their work.

‘Agitation’

24th April – 18th June

La Galerie de Pierre Bergé & Associés
Brussels, Belgium

From 24 April to 18 June, Pierre Bergé and Associés is hosting an exhibition of new furniture and lighting by Herve van der Straeten at their gallery in Brussels.

Dead or Alive

27th April – 24th October, '10

Museum of Arts & Design
Columbus Circle, New York City

On 27 April, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York will open “Dead or Alive”, an exhibition of works from over 30 international artists and designers that have been created entirely from materials that were once part of living organisms including feathers, bones, silkworm cocoons, plants, and even hair.

'Crystal Virus' by Pieke Bergmans, 2005-2008 features in the 21_21 Design Sight 'Post Fossil' Exhibition 2010

Exhibition: Post Fossil at 21_21 Design Sight, Tokyo

24th April – 27th June, '10

21_21 Design Sight
Tokyo, Japan

21_21 Design Sight in Tokyo, Japan has enlisted world renowned trend-forecaster Li Edelkoort to direct their latest exhibition “Post Fossil: Excavating 21st Century Creation”, which opens this weekend on 24 April.

Image of volcanic ash plume from eruption in Iceland that has affected travel throughout Europe

Erupting Beauty at Furniture Show

Article by Alice Rawsthorn for the International Herald Tribune

In the wake of the Milan Furniture Fair and travel chaos, Alice Rawsthorn’s most recent article for the International Herald Tribune offers an informative roundup of the event, including effects of the volcanic madness.

Lobmeyr glass plate from the Cooper-Hewitt Museum's permanent collection

Designer Selects At The Cooper Hewitt

23rd April – Autumn '10

The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, New York City

Acclaimed jewelry and decorative object designer, Ted Muehling will serve as the tenth guest curator of the “Selects” exhibition series at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City this week.

'Anele' armchair by Hugo Franca, 2008, lot no. 372 in Phillips de Pury & Company's BRIC auction

BRIC Exhibited

17th - 24th April '10

The Saatchi Gallery, London

This week Phillips de Pury & Company in London will occupy the Saatchi Gallery to present a viewing exhibition of works from their inaugural BRIC auctions. BRIC, which is usually a fiscal acronym for the quickly expanding economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China, will, in this case, refer to the emerging art and design scene of these four nations.

Architectural water color by Frederick Fisher

Thinking by Hand: The Work Of Frederick Fisher

21st April – 22nd May

The Edward Cella Art + Architecture Gallery, Los Angeles

The Edward Cella Art + Architecture Gallery in Los Angeles, California will host a solo exhibition of work by contemporary architect Fredrick Fisher from 21 April to 22 May. The show, entitled “Frederick Fisher: Thinking by Hand”, will focus on a series of recent watercolours by Fisher that demonstrate his unique approach to envisioning the spatial layout of his projects.

Zona Tortona 2010

14th-19th April '10

Around Via Tortona
Milan, Italy

This year Zona Tortona will once again host a series of fantastic events and exhibitions during this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan.

These will include displays from Rado, Sony, Baccarat, and Audi as well as the annual Swarski Crystal Palace. Zona Tortona will also showcase a collective exhibition called ‘That’s Design!’ , which will feature work from many leading international design schools, institutions, and emerging independent design professionals.

Spazio Rossana Orlandi

14th -19th April ‘10

via Matteo Bandello 14
Milan, Italy

Since 2005, Spazio Rossana Orlandi has participated annually in the Fuori Salone in Milan. This year they plan on showcasing as many of their designers as they can fit in their gallery space including their showroom, the gallery, the basement, and the courtyard.

Swarovski Crystal Palace at Milan Furniture Fair 2010

Swarovski Crystal Palace 2010

14th -19th April '10

Via Tortona
Milan, Italy

Building on the success of previous years, Swarovski will once again bring together the work of some of today’s most influencial designers for their Swarovski Crystal Palace exhibition during the Salone del Mobile in Milan.

Maarten Baas iPhone app of his “Analog Digital Clock”, 2010

From Milan: Maarten Baas For Your iPhone

Launched 14th – 19th April ‘10

VenturaLambrate, Milan

At this year’s Milan Furniture Fair, Maarten Baas has unveiled his latest creation: an iPhone app of his renowned “Analog Digital Clock”.

Baas is best know for his handmade limited pieces that are mostly produced for museums and private collectors. The original "Analog Digital Clock" was created as part of Baas's series of "video art" electronics. It is a transformation of the traditional alarm clock where actors change the minutes on the clock manually. With this new iPhone app, he has turned a museum piece into a mass product that only costs a dollar.