Born in Cyprus, Michael Anastassiades originally graduated as a civil engineer, and founded his own studio in 1994, which created the interior decoration brand under his name in 2007. The works of Anastassiades balance on the border of industrial design and sculpture, often incorporating the surrounding space into the work of art itself. His geometric lamps, mirrors and accessories seem afloat in the space owing to the conscious use of light and shadow, shiny and matte materials, as well as reflective surfaces, and look more like works of plastic art rather than functional objects of use. Due to his individual approach, his uncompromising attitude in terms of quality, and his delicate minimalism, Anastassiades today works with architects like David Chipperfield or John Pawson, and cooperates with brands like Flos or Herman Miller. His works are on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art, V&A, MAK Vienna and a number of other museums.
Ergonomic design and environmentally conscious approach are in focus of the exhibition and fashion show by the students of Industrial Product Design Engineering at Óbuda University. Function, form and technology are in the center of communicative beginnings. Two events, several topics and inspiring solutions!
Budapest’s newest alternative fashion store presents its novelties at a fashion show. During the week, workshops will also take place: you are welcome to participate at the booklet making session with Amient’s team or the doodad jewellery creation with the designer of Artkores.
VITRIN aims to educate and inspire its design-conscious audience. As part of their pop up showroom, Menu – the ambassador of Danish design – has been invited to be their kind guest. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase Menu’s design collections and also to learn about their interpretation of Modernism based on simple and classical designs.
Why was Arne Jacobsen so innovative? How did he establish minimalist Danish design? The showroom holds a unique collection of mid-century modern items and this year is introducing the iconic designer through his most notable furniture.
October 10-14.
In the Open Handicraft Studio handicraft masters, embroiderers, pearl jewellery, applied felt, felt, lace and basket makers, leatherworkers run workshops and present their contemporary fashion collection in a show. A workshop demonstrates how can we use traditional techniques in the 21. century.
At the presentation of Sarolta Végh’s tattoed jewelry collection you are welcome to get tattoed – on your skin, or on your new jewelry. The graphics by co-artist István Kárpáthegyi will also appear on Temporary’s tatto stickers, too, also available on spot.
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