A personal review of design creations
Here We Are! Women in Design 1900 – Today
Women have contributed crucially to the development of modern design but books often fail to mention them.
Vitra Design Museum seeks to help redress the balance and pays tribute to eighty women in design in a brand new exhibition opening by the end of September.
Summer Design Exhibitions – Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life
Charlotte Perriand was more than just one of the giants of the 20th century design, she was a free spirit who championed good design for all.
Episode Six - Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life at the Design Museum, London
French Design @ Piasa
Piasa, the Paris-based auction house, is kicking off its auction season with a comprehensive selection of French Design. Here is my personal selection.
Important Design Auction at Sotheby's
For my last Design Auction review of 2020, I look at the selection brought under the hammer by Sotheby’s. There is an impressive set of creations of Charlotte Perriand but for once, I will concentrate on the pieces from early 20th century.
Charlotte Perriand: Inventing a New World
Free and independent, Charlotte Perriand was attentive to nature and combined design, architecture, urban planning, crafts and fine arts. The Fondation Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the prolific designer with an exceptional exhibition.