Archive
2008
Till death do us part, concept: Martino d’Esposito (ECAL), table: Franck Bragigand
People tend to throw away objects that are still in perfect condition. To efficiently change this, Martino d’Esposito decided to make a contract. He burned it in the wood of a second-hand table, selected and painted by Franck Bragigand. By […]
Massive Infection Table by Pieke Bergmans
Pieke Bergmans Massive Infection Table, 2008 A large table featuring burnt circles was created in collaboration with glass blower Gert Bulle (Royal Leerdam). The crystal bubbles were pressed directly onto the table, leaving burn marks that showcase a close integration […]
2007
Droog Dakar PT2: designing urban trash cans for Gorée
Following the Droog Dakar exhibition in 2007, the Dutch Embassy took the initiative to organise a competition on designing trash cans for the island of Gorée. This Spring, the embassy selected eleven Senegalese designers/artists for the project. In close collaboration […]
Smart deco 2
We live in dynamic times in which boundaries are dissolved and smart solutions are integrated with traditional styles, materials and techniques. It is a time of craftsmanship, nostalgia, tradition and decoration, but also of globalization, technological innovation and shifting aesthetics. […]
