March 15th, 2010
In quest of an answer to “What is furniture?”, Studio Vraay developed a family of electric heaters that is blurring the boundaries between object, sculpture and furniture. What you see is what you get - but definately something nice and hot!
www.vraay.com

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Parents
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Parents
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Siamese Twin
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Siamese Twin
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Big Brother
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Big Brother
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Little Sister
Photography by Rene van der Hulst

I am furniture by Studio Vraay
Little Sister
Photography by Rene van der Hulst
www.vraay.com
Tags: design, electric heater, furniture, I am furniture, interior design, object, Studio Vraay
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March 14th, 2010
The exhibition shows new acquisitions made by the Berlinsche Galerie in dialogue with works from the contemporary collection „Kunst im Bau“ (Art in Architecture) belonging to the GASAG (Berlin gas company).
„Berlin Transfer“ shows 80 works by more than 50 artists working in Berlin creating a panorama of contemporary positions in painting, photography, graphic art an illustration. In each case, one artwork from the collections of the Berlinische Galerie enters into a dialogue with one from the GASAG collection: students come face to face with their teachers, separate works by one artist are reunited, an comparable artistic positions or types are brought together in a pretty surprising way.
A must see for all addicts of contemporary art.
Until May 24th 2010
Berlinische Galerie
Landesmuseum für Moderne
Kunst, Fotografie und Architektur
Alte Jakobstraße 124 - 128
10969 Berlin










All images © Jens-Ole Rey for ARCADEMI
OPENING HOURS
Wednesday to Monday 10 am to 6 pm
closed on Tuesday
Tags: art, Berlin Transfer, Berlinische Galerie, exhibition, installation, sculpture
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March 13th, 2010
A new sitting experience: The stool “Barbapoef” by Maarten Collignon shows a very nice material composition and looks like a lot of fun too! The big balloon can be inflated via air input and nestles against your body while sitting. Images below show what you can do as well - for example play hide and seek;):
Check out www.maartencollignon.com for more nice projects!

Barbapoef
33cm x33cm x40cm
image © Maarten Collignon






Barbapoef
33cm x33cm x40cm
All images © Maarten Collignon
www.maartencollignon.com
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March 12th, 2010
Half royal Academist half autodidact, Philippe really meets our eyes. Alek beautiful, the flora beautiful, all of them beautiful but the twin brother warriors after a tough hunt…ultra strong!
www.philippevogelenzang.com

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang

image © Philippe Vogelenzang
www.philippevogelenzang.com
Tags: Philippe Vogelenzang, photography
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March 11th, 2010
I’m in love with Rolf… and Karsten… and I think you will be too after you enjoy these fresh ideas by designer Robert Haslbeck. Finally there is a table that doesn’t need to be hidden away in folded state…
Check out www.roberthaslbeck.de



Trolley “Rolf”: 1600 x 680 x 800 mm (Prototype)
Boxes “Karsten”: 600 x 400 x 300/200/125 mm
Photo: Matthias Hiller



gentleman bag: 1700 x 900 x 730 mm
lady bag: 1000 x 550 x 430 mm
Photo: Matthias Hiller
Check out www.roberthaslbeck.de
Tags: folding table, furniture, interior design, Robert Haslbeck, table, trolley
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March 10th, 2010
A few Impressions. Thanks K.
www.art-karlsruhe.de

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI

image © ARCADEMI
Tags: art, Art Karlsruhe, exhibition, installation, painting, sculpture
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March 9th, 2010
Flo Florian and Sascha Akkermann are the heads behind the label confused direction which is mainly focused on interior projects. We’d like to present the silky appearance of La Melle and two other nice creations. Confused direction also showcases at forthcoming Blickfang in Stuttgart.
www.confused-direction.de



La Melle
chintz, wood, metal
image © confused direction

Ló Glassbench
wood, glass, 180 x 45 x 45 cm
image © confused direction


Odú
110×56x80cm
image © confused direction
Tags: bench, confused direction, furniture, interior design, lighting, seating
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March 8th, 2010
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls,
the exciting, the fabulous, the unique, the infamous, the supernatural, the truth, the princess, the perfect 10, the encyclopedia, the oracle, the THE - Qompendium.
Be sure to pay a visit on the 26th at Mudam.
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Qompendium at Mudam
Deconstructing and Decoding a Time Capsule
A presentation at the Mudam about deconstructing and decoding Qompendium and constructing it back into a time capsule of historical and contemporary content. A dialogue with all the attendants and the Design Friends.
March 26th 2010
6pm to 8pm
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What is Qompendium?
Qompendium is an evolving and ever-changing platform for philosophy, art, culture and science, represented by a series of print
publications: magazines, books and monographs. Furthermore, it is enriched by a gallery concept, a work shop and a fast-moving online portal.
www.qompendium.com




Tags: art, book, design, magazine, Mudam, platform, Qompendium
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March 7th, 2010
This finish illustrator is with PEKKA first of all. Great stuff from Helsinki, but we are used to that aren`t we.
www.anttiuotila.com
www.pekkafinland.fi

image © Antti Uotila

image © Antti Uotila

image © Antti Uotila

image © Antti Uotila

image © Antti Uotila

image © Antti Uotila
Tags: Antti Uotila, design, illustration
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March 6th, 2010
There’s another reason to draw your attention to “blade city” Solingen in Germany now: The wonderful furniture collection of design studio SUPERGRAU. Each piece has an individual character and is equally “super”! For example the high chair “LOVE 15″, which allows you to enjoy another perspective.
www.supergrau.de
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LOVE 15 /you say: why? I say: why not!?!
High chair made of powdercoated stainless steel. Upholstered seat with genuine leather covering. 2200×950x1000
image © Supergrau

EXPERIMENT /a tree among the tables
A table, whose unusual manner of processing expresses the pure nativeness of the material wood – in this case oak. 2320×920x730
image © Supergrau

METER /technical light
LED luminaire to bathe your plain white table in colours. 1280×70x50
image © Supergrau

ELEMENTAR /a modern interpretation of a classical stool
Powdercoated and nylon sealed tread. 620×410x320
image © Supergrau

SERVUS /poetic light
Thermic ductile plastic, powdercoated metal. shade about 250×250x250
image © Supergrau

SADDLE /homage to our domestic „blade city” Solingen
The 16:9 chopping board combines several different hardwoods like ash, oak, cherry or walnut and is available separatly. 480×240x25
image © Supergrau


WRENCH /homage to our domestic „blade city” Solingen
Slim knive block made of solid oak wood. 260×170x180
image © Supergrau
www.supergrau.de
Tags: chair, furniture, interior design, lighting, stool, Supergrau, table
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