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May 21st, 2012
Art & Design
AFTERMATH: a solo exhibition by the award-winning Indonesian photojournalist Kemal Jufri, opened last wednesday in Komunitas Salihara, Pasar Minggu. The exhibition held in the gallery on May 16th to 29th was commenced with some poem reading, and an audio-visual presentation … more
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May 4, 2012
Erik Heywood for BOOK/SHOP
Small San Francisco based online operation, BOOK/SHOP introduces a new bookcase, the Slotted System Bookcase. Inspired by the Bruno Matthson Book Crib, the handsome tabletop shelf is perfect for holding everything from small paperbacks to large art books. You can … more
May 4, 2012
189 Interview with Leslie Williamson
189 interviews Leslie Williamson, an incredible photographic talent with a vision for the origins of inspiration. The interview touches on multiple aspects of the photographer’s work, where it comes from, her creative qualities and where she begins pursuing her projects. Williamson, … more
May 3, 2012
Google Campus by Jump Studios
The prominent search engine we always use online, Google recently showcased their newest UK campus. As mentioned on Dezeen, Google Campus is a seven storey co-working and event space in the centre of London’s Tech City, otherwise known as Silicon Roundabout. … more
May 2, 2012
The Monsterist Interviewed by Dudebox
Pete Fowler talks to Dudebox and takes them into his studio for a glimpse of his work. The “Monsterist” (as he calls himself) is a man of multiple talents, he illustrates, paints, sculpts, prints, designs toys and makes music. He … more
May 1, 2012
Brighton Skateboards Retro Cruiser
Listen carefully and you might hear whispering amongst the denizens of urban culture that are suggesting that contemporary skateboarding has become stagnant – too dominated by corporate business to be the progressive alternative cultural pursuit that it once was. As … more
May 1, 2012
Balance Lamp by Mieke Meijer
Dutch designer, Mieke Meijer exhibits her balance lamp as part of the exhibition “Untouchables Retouched” at Salone. The exhibition expresses an idea of vulnerability. The project is a perfect match for the curatorial line and she touches on the idea … more
May 1, 2012
W_Report: Flat Pack Project at Inkubator
On April 14th at 5pm, a group of designers called APTIDATI unveiled and demonstrated 12 products they designed for their Flat Pack project at Forme’s Inkubator Gallery in Jakarta. The group of designers aimed to address the endemic problems of … more
April 30, 2012
Milan 2012 – K%: Black & Black Collection
Oki Sato of Nendo showcases Black & Black- the first collection launched by K% in Salone 2012. It concentrates on the perfection of balance between the structure and function in furniture; being an exploration into the fundamentals of objects, it … more
April 29, 2012
Vitra: Remind Me by Florian Bohn
Vitra brings out the first of a series of videos called FICTION to showcase how everyday designs and surroundings touch our lives with “Remind Me” directed by Florian Böhm. FICTION tells domestic stories using furniture and objects as the ensemble … more
April 29, 2012
Splint System from Yellow Diva
Aussie-designed installment named Splint System from Yellow Diva creates furniture of tables and chairs. Splint System also offers some choices like allowing customer to specify the size, height, shape, material, and of course, the colour. The concept of its product … more
April 27, 2012
W_Report: Essential Eames Exhibition Gandaria City
After the Eames exhibition held last September in Hong Kong Design Institute, any Eames and design enthusiast of Jakarta would be in for a treat to know that the exact pop-up exhibition is open for public in Gandaria City, Jakarta … more
April 27, 2012
Salone 2012: No Country for Old Men
As you can see the picture, these product are collaboration between a creative studio Lanzavecchia + Wai founded by Francesca Lanzavecchia and Hunn Wai. Their product specialises in furniture and product design. The collection that is previewed at Salone 2012, … more