Expressions of culture – from functional design objects to art, and broadly open from there – convey within them the time in which they were created, and the life experience of those who brought them into existence. This week we profile the talent and genius of creative individuals, and their manifestly diverse projects, that uniquely express these two factors. With individual, cultural and world spirit they make the art and design of our time.
Ayala Serfaty, Creative Director of the Tel Aviv-based furniture manufacturer Aqua Creations, talks in glowing terms of her signature lighting concepts that blur the boundaries between art and design.
In tribute to the passing of Cy Twombly (April 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011), we revisit one of our favourite of his works, The Ceiling at the Louvre, which is accompanied by a revealing interview with the American artist.
Gabriele Pezzini imposes a philosophy, as opposed to an aesthetic, into the world of luxury goods as Design Director of Hermès. In an exclusive audio tour of his portfolio of work, he explains his unique approach to design.
The latest boat to join the architectural armada designed by Foster + Partners is Panthalassa, a 56-meter sailing yacht built by Perini Navi that features a classic hull but which is utterly innovative below deck.
A leading light with a terribly wide perspective on creation, Malcolm McLaren showed fashion and music, and popular culture at large, that being bad could be so good. With culture and intelligence, he expressed the energy of youth.
