The Swiss Presence at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Three Design Satellites at the 2013 fair in Basel have exemplified Switzerland’s robust and radical commitment to design – and the initiatives that are needed to push and sustain it. These programs represent the dynamism and innovation of Swiss designers and cultural institutions…


Categories / Atelier Oï, Design Miami/ Basel, Design Miami/ Basel 2013, Design Satellites, ECAL, Phillipe Cramer, Swiss Architecture Museum, Swiss Design Engagement, Switzerland, Verbier Mountain Climbers

Works of Extraordinary Provenance at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Every article of design has its story. The works present at Design Miami/ Basel 2013 weave fascinating narratives; they spring from all corners of the globe and span both centuries and custodial personalities. The provenance of the design works – who commissioned them and the lineage of ownership – imbues every work with a special quality.


Categories / Alberto Giacometti, Carpenters Workshop Gallery, Galerie Eric Philippe, Galerie Jacques Lacoste, Jean-Michel Frank, Steinitz, W Hotels Designers of the Future Award

Jewelry by Artists at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

From prehistoric Egyptian armlets, to the crowns of European royalty, to glittery bling rocked by present day starlets and moguls – artists have been designing jewelry to adorn the human body for time immemorial. Jewelers occupy a special place as both artists and designers in many ways, and there is also a long tradition of visual artists creating works for the purposes of wearing.


Categories / Antonella Villanova Gallery, Didier Ltd, Elisabetta Cipriani, Louisa Guinness Gallery

Design Talk/ Choreography of Collaboration

Daniel Arsham and Judith Seng are two artists who live between worlds. Though their practices differ in key respects, Arsham and Seng have overarching theoretical preoccupations with materials, production, and the social mores that define and constrain their presentation on and off a stage. On Thursday, June 12, they had a conversation at Design Miami/ Basel 2013…


Categories / Daniel Arsham, Design Talks, Drift Pavilion, Jonah Baeker, Judith Seng, Merce Cunningham, Snarkitecture, Tamar Shafrir

Jerome Sans’ Favorite Work at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

“Emblematic of Jean Prouvé’s implementation of “constructive thinking”, the “Maison des jours meilleurs” is above all a true manifesto for the industrialisation of the construction process…”


Categories / Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Jerome Sans

Historical (Re)creations at Design Miami/ Basel

The pieces on display at Design Miami/ Basel 2013 have included groundbreaking new work – but a robust dialogue about global design culture would be incomplete without a discussion regarding historic innovation. Three booths in particular at this year’s fair have built powerful displays of highly significant interior designers.


Categories / Alvar Aalto, Design Miami/ Basel 2013, George Nakashima, Jacksons, Jousse Entreprise, Pierre Paulin, Sebastian + Barquet

#showme Design Miami/ Basel 2013

For Design Miami/ Basel 2013, we asked visiting instagrammers to show us their favorite work and moments at the fair…


Categories / #showme, Audi, Bethan Laura Wood, Design Miami/ Basel 2013, Design Performance, Design Talks, Finn Juhl, Galerie Patrick Seguin, Jean Prouvé, Jon Stam, Judith Seng, Kanye surprise appearance, Kanye West, Kueng Caputo, Patrick Seguin, Verbier

Material Flow/ Studio Judith Seng at Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Entering the ground floor of Design Miami/ Basel 2013, one sees a long, low-lying stage topped with an assembly line of equipment, dancers, and organically-shaped blue and green objects sitting on shelves. A plaintive, sparse melody rings out like clockwork as the audience watches in quiet reflection.


Categories / Dance, Design Miami/ Basel 2013, Judith Seng, Material Flow

Design Talk/ Jean Prouvé and The Power of Patronage

On Wednesday, June 12, Ginevra Elkann, President of Pinacoteca Agnelli, and Patrick Seguin gave personal accounts of their fascination with Jean Prouvé, and they discussed the significance of private museums in today’s cultural landscape in a talk titled The Power of Patronage.


Categories / Crane TV, Design Miami/ Basel, Design Miami/ Basel 2013, Galerie Patrick Seguin, Ginevra Elkann, Horacio Silva, Jean Prouvé, Patrick Seguin, Pinacoteca Agnelli

Artsy/ View and Purchase Work from Design Miami/ Basel 2013

Throughout the week, Artsy – the exclusive online platform for Design Miami/ Basel 2013 – has provided a wealth of information and coverage of the fair. Besides offering visitors a look at over 400 works that are present at the global forum for design, interested buyers can also browse works for sale, either directly from Artsy or via a simple contact form for galleries.


Categories / Artsy, artsy.net, Design Miami/ Basel, Design Miami/ Basel 2013