Happy Holidays from DeTnk

Plastic Bottle Christmas Trees by Fabrice Peltier

Paris

So since it “‘tis the season’” and all of that, here’s a festive and fun installation by designer Fabrice Peltier now on view in one of the central squares of Paris.

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Top Designs of 2009

by Yvonne Courtney for The National

In this article for The National, Yvonne Courtney has interviewed key figures within the regional and international design community to find out their picks for the top designs of the past year.

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Objects by Artists on show in NYC

On view through the 10th January ’10

Art Since the Summer of ’69 Gallery
Chrystie Street, New York

‘Objects, Furniture and Patterns’ is an exhibition of interesting domestic objects from a selection contemporary artists, which is currently on show at the tiny 6x16 ft gallery, Art Since the Summer of ’69 in New York City.

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Festive Installation from Paul Cocksedge

On view until the 10th January '10

Galleria Vitorio Emanuele II
Milan

As part of the Light Exhibition Design competition, Paul Cocksedge has created a festive installation using LED lights, which is now on view at the Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II in Milan.

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THE RESULTS ARE IN: Sotheby’s Back-to-Back Design Sales

17th December ’09

Sotheby’s
York Street, New York

On the 17th of December, Sotheby’s New York held back-to-back design sales, which yielded some surprising results. The morning sale of the Collection of Robert Isabell brought in a total of $2,625,627 selling 121 of the 128 lots up for grabs, while the afternoon sale of Important 20th Century Design earned nearly double that of the morning sale with a total of $4,581,626 selling only 94 of its 128 lots.

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London Portrays Past and Future of Digital Art

by Alice Rawsthorn for the International Herald Tribune

In her latest article for the International Herald Tribune, Alice Rawsthorn gives an insightful review of the V&A’s latest exhibition “Decode: Digital Design Sensations”.

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‘Grandi Legni’ by Andrea Branzi

10th December ’09 - 17th January ’10

Presented by Nilufar and Design Gallery Milano
Azzedine Alaia Gallery, Paris

Innovative Italian design galleries Nilufar and Design Gallery Milano have teamed up to present ‘Grandi Legni’ by Andrea Branzi at the Paris-based Azzedine Alaia Gallery.

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In Praise of Shadows

by Jane Withers for the Designer Observer

In this interesting article, Jane Withers discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the iconic Edison bulb. According to Withers, this lighting crisis should ‘go beyond geeky discussions about technologies and bulbs... [and] be a chance to explore new thinking... about the quality of light, and to challenge the modern obsession with brightness that has held sway for over a century.’

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‘Bits & Bobs’ for Established & Sons

by Committee

New at Established & Sons is ‘Bits & Bobs’, an intriguing limited edition box from the acclaimed design duo Committee. This special commission was created to celebrate the launch of Established & Sons new website.

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