The Revivalists
28th August - 3rd October ‘09
Contemporary Applied Arts
2 Percy Street, London
As a physical manifestation of one of the Design Tribe editorials published in the first edition of Max Fraser’s London Design Guide, Contemporary Applied Arts presents “The Revivalists”.
The exhibition explores a group of designers who’s work often negates the new, preferring instead to focus on re-appropriating the forgotten or overlooked elements of the past – often with nostalgic references to yesteryear.
Featuring a selection of pieces from both established and emerging designers, including Based Upon, Lee Broom, Tom Dixon, Simon Hasan, Kathleen Hills and Sarah Kay, the exhibition aims to place some definition around this refreshing group of designers who emphasis on reinvigorating past genres offers a simple reminder of the beauty inherent in the mix between old and new.
