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Marek Cecula Modus Design, 2010 Collection
Marek Cecula, artist, ceramic designer, founder and leader of “Modus Design” (New York), is one of those Polish artists who’s work we follow closely. He is counted amongst the artists of the “Draft Revival” movement, opposing commercialised mass production. His work combines elements of both art and design. A visit to the exhibition of Marek Cecuła, Modus Design, 2010 Collection is recommended, showing at Śląski Zamek Sztuki i Przedsiębiorczości in Cieszyn between 11.09-12.10.2009. The latest collection consists of functional items and ceramics, created by Modus Design, and is devoted to ecology and nature, prompting reflections on the surrounding world and the state of design.
Małgorzata Bernady – specialises in interior design, and using fabrics as her main inspiration, she creates textiles, toys and children’s accessories, in addition to producing fabric collections. She works for renowned Polish manufacturers, such as Almi Décor and NOTI, being highly regarded by ourselves for her unique sense of colour and a creative approach to every project.
Between 17.09-11.10.2009, SPOT in Poznan, is hosting a re.product exhibition, based around the concept of 3R, meaning: re-use, re-duce and re-cycle. The products exhibited will reflect the above categories and amongst others, we will be able to see work by: Swedish studio Apocalypse, Israeli studio Ami Drach i Dov Goncharov, Japanese design company Nendo, Israeli designer Gad Charny and Polish studio DBWT. This exhibition is accompanied by a series of workshops, talks and presentations, and a visit to these events is recommended.
In the new edition of BR&11 dedicated to children, we are contemplating the phenomena of childhood. We look at the deepening infantilism of culture, worsening in the last decade. Just as Francesco M. Cataluccio, we pose the question: “Is immaturity a modern disease?” In the column entitled “The Pattern Book”, a few words on designing for children. Why it is worth taking seriously what appears to be such an unserious audience.
Li Edelkoort is renowned as a world famous trend forecaster. She forecasts trends by carefully studying the social, economical and political circumstances that influence them.
Li Edelkoort sets the trends in fashion and interior design. She is a curator of many design exhibitions in the world and also the leader of numerous international projects promoting local craftsmanship, eco and humanitarian design.
In 2003, TIME has named her as one of the twenty-five most influential people of the fashion world.
She is editor of the magazine Bloom, a source of inspirations for fashion designers and architects.
As a part of New Folk Design workshop, on the 3 June 2009 Li Edelkoort lecture will take place at Stara Drukarnia in Poznan and this will be the first of its kind in Poland.
Construction has commenced for the Retreat House and Cloisters designed by our practice for the Sisters Followers of the Cross, in Czmoniec.
The ceremony of laying the foundation stone took place on 23 May 2009, and was led by Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki.
The Convent, together with „Dom na Skale” Foundation, aims to be a place where families can spend time together and receive support as necessary.
On 15 May 2009, we attended the official opening of Vastbouw Poland, their offices, situated at ul. Ks. Jana Twardowskiego in Poznań, being designed by our practice.
The new BR& is out now!
The leading theme of this issue is “Restart”, a reaction to the worrying phase, economic crisis. In an essay entitled “How is it going?” we aim to look at how Polish artists and designers respond to this whole phenomenon. We wonder whether the economic crisis stimulates or restricts the artistic quest.
In the paragraph entitled “Pattern Book”, we are looking at the latest trends in kitchen design.
