A Decade of Design Discourse

A Decade of Design Discourse

DeTnk is an information and consultancy platform delivering advisory services to collectors and industry specialists. We supply curatorial services, market reports, and consultancy on selective purchases to private clients and institutions.

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Collecting PAUL EVANS

Collecting PAUL EVANS

COLLECTING DESIGN History Collections Highlights

A part of an ongoing series on collecting design, which is produced in conjunction with a program at the New York School of Interior Design “Collecting Design: History, Collections, Highlights,” this film focuses on American furniture maker and designer Paul Evans.

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'Between Time' a Showcase of Interior Design

'Between Time' a Showcase of Interior Design

Berlin 2013

Berlin

BETWEEN TIME was an elaborate showcase of luxurious fine furnishings, modern and antique design, art and decoration, curated by Gisbert Pöppler and vintage furniture dealer, Erik Hofstetter.

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Eileen Gray at Centre Pompidou

Eileen Gray at Centre Pompidou

20 February - 20 May '13

From February 20th to May 20th 2013, the Centre Pompidou devotes a retrospective to the unique work of Irish designer Eileen Gray. Featuring a selection of works, pieces of furniture, photographs, scale models and documents brought together for the first time, this exhibition pays tribute to a designer of genius, whose work traverses the Art Deco period and the Modern Movement.

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'Sidekick Stool' by Timothy John

'Sidekick Stool' by Timothy John

for Thanks

Thanks is proud to release the ‘Sidekick Stool’, designed by Mt. Maunganui-based furniture designer Timothy John for the Thanks retail stores.

The Sidekick is visually light, unimposing and is easily in- corporated into any space. It is inspired by the silhouette of a glass science beaker, resembling a 3D line drawing of its form.

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David Wiseman at R 20th Century

David Wiseman at R 20th Century

13 November '12 - 12 January '13

New York

R 20th Century is pleased to announce our first solo exhibition of Los Angeles-based artist David Wiseman. The exhibition is curated by Rodman Primack and will be on view November 13, 2012 through January 12, 2013. A reception for the artist will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 6-8 pm.

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Prada '24h Museum' Opening

Pictures from '24h Museum' Opening

24 January '12

Paris

Jean-Paul Delevoye, Miuccia Prada, Patrizio Bertelli, Francesco Vezzoli and Rem Koolhaas inaugurated '24 h Museum', designed by Francesco Vezzoli with AMO, Rem Koolhaas' think tank.

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The "Island" by Mathieu Lehanneur for AirMineral

The "Island"

by Mathieu Lehanneur for AirMineral

During an interview in 2010, the technological philosopher Peter Sloderdijk analysed,

‘Man is a pupil of the air,’ said Herder. Within lies the great issue of contemporary politics: to make an international climatic policy possible from the idea according to which we belong more to the air that we breathe than to the ground on which we walk. The air is our true home. What emerges is a victory of subtle air over solid earth, a phenomenon of a reversal of values proper to Taoist thinking which has taught for a long time that the subtle is always more real than the solid."

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Robert Stadler 'Wild at Home' at Triple V

Robert Stadler 'Wild at Home' at Triple V

October '11

Paris

This past month at Triple V gallery in Paris, Robert Stadler presented 'Wild at Home' an exhibition exploring the preconceptions of 'good design' and, through design, breaking down the restrictions often placed on interior designers.

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Makil chair by Patrick Norguet

Makil chair by Patrick Norguet

Maison & Objet Preview

The Makil chair designed by Patrick Norguet for the French manufacturers Alki will be presented at the Maison & Objet show from the 21st to 25th January 2011. Sober and classically elegant, Makil is a stackable oak chair.

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Beta Tank - Pyramid Table, Design Miami/Basel 2010

What to See at Design Miami/Basel

14-19 June '10

Hall 5, Messe
Basel, Switzerland

As Miami Basel is now open to the public, its coFounders, Craig Robins and Ambra Medda, felt the need to create a must see list for the show.  This list provide a guide for visitors of the things that the coFounders found the most unique or exciting.

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Andrea Salvetti  - Apparita, Nilufar Gallery, Design Miami

Design Miami/Basel

14-19 June '10

Messe, Hall 5
Basel, Switzerland

This year Design Miami/Basel will run from June 15 to 19 alongside the 41st edition of Art Basel. At the centre of the event is a marketplace of limited edition design from an impressive range of international galleries including Contrasts Gallery Shanghai, Droog New York, Galerie Kreo Paris, and Nilufar Milan.

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Cradle to Cradle

Talks: William McDonough & Michael Braungart

6th October ’09, 6:30 - 8:00pm

RIBA
66 Portland Place, London

As part of their series of International Dialogues, which brings together visionary thinkers and innovative practitioners to provide a forum for engaging the key issues affecting architecture and climate change, RIBA presents Cradle to Cradle: Remaking The Way We Make Things.

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Ettore Sottsass, Valentine typewritter - estimate $300 - 500. Wright Modern Design Auction 2009

Wright: Modern Design Auction

6th October '09, 12:00pm

Wright
1440 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL

From iconic to obscure, Wright’s upcoming Modern Design Auction includes over 500 lots of great works from all genres of modern design.

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Lecture: Feeding The World – Design Challenge

Lecture: Feeding The World – Design Challenge

23rd September ’09, 7:00pm

Lecture Theater 1, Blackett Building,
Imperial College London, London

For DesignLondon’s upcoming STIR lecture, John Thackara, Roland Bonney and Claire Patey will come together to share their perspectives on food and farming while considering how design might be a useful tool to address the challenges involved.

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