Other Shows
Along with the main show at the javits center, a host of galleries, showrooms and organizations showed collections of furniture, products, housewares and concepts throughout the weekend.
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As always, Felissimo
Design House had a number of great collections on display.
One of the shows, "DesignMatters" exhibited
35 contemporary Israeli designers working in lighting, housewares
and furniture. The objects adress daily life, and explore ways
in which design impacts and interacts with society in a humble,
yet delightful fashion.
Bikini Vase - byPickel Pampanel
Padlock Hanger - by Alon Meron
Matka Table - by Menachem Tamir
Local Souvenier 2004 - by Stella Design
Official Channels - by Lifshitz Raviv
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Swarovksy and The Apartment put together an interesting, if
incongruous, show. Swarovsky showed a new crystal light fixture
designed by Yves Béhar. Entitled "Nest" the
giant crystal structure (12 feet tall!) has an electroluminescent
fabric through the middle, with enveloping lines of crystals
wrapping around it in a circular pattern. Béhar was invited
to redefine the notion of "chandelier" using all the resources
the Swarovsky has at their disposal.
The Apartment, a NY-based modern design store that has morphed into an interior design and branding consultancy, presented an exhibition of their past, present and future as imagined by British illustrators Black Convoy. The carboard and tape installation was a fascinating portrayal of dynamic design organization that is in the midst of a continual transformation.
More info: www.swarovsksparkles.com | www.theapartment.com
The Apartment Exhibit - by Black Convoy
The Apartment Exhibit - by Black Convoy
The Apartment Exhibit - by Black Convoy
Nest - by Yves Béhar
Nest - by Yves Béhar
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Taking advantage of the design audience in town, Pratt Institute presented an exhibition of 60 years worth of work by graduates of the industrial design department. {Full disclosure...Core77 was included in that exhibit!} The department has quite an illustrious history and the exhibit is full of 20th century design icons, all designed by former Pratt students.
