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Urs Fischer Gives the Louis Vuitton Monogram an Unexpected Twist
As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Louis Vuitton's monogram, created by Georges Vuitton in 1896, is undeniably one of the most recognised patterns in existence. Since its creation, very few designers and artists have been allowed to reinterpret the iconic pattern.
Urs Fischer, one of the most significant contemporary artists today, is one of them. Fischer pushes his viewers to reflect upon common objects and established systems around us via scale distortions and illusions. His work often explores themes of perception and representation while being quite playful and witty.
The Louis Vuitton collaboration
We all love a good collab and Urs Fischer's one with Louis Vuitton is no exception. Here, Fischer has hand-drawn his version of the monogram, calling them "memory sketches". The flowers, quatrefoils, and LV initials logo, under Fischer's hand, appear airy and almost dream-like, as though the motifs are floating right before our eyes. The monogram pattern isn't a uniform one across all the products. Instead, each dream-like motif is thoughtfully adapted to the specific product it's designed for, changing in size, perspective, colour and application technique.
True to Fischer's playful streak, the monogram is also given an additional textural dimension. Through a tuffetage treatment using a velvet-like material, the bags are given a touch of fun tactile relief.
The new monogram is available in two colourways, black and red, and in black and white. The new monogram is used across several product categories, from ready-to-wear, accessories and shoes, and seven special-edition bags. Bag lovers can take their pick, including a Keepall, Cabers, Onthego, two Neverfulls, Speedys, Pochettes Accessoires and even a hard-sided beauty case.
As part of the Louis Vuitton collaboration, Fischer also created a series of whimsical characters depicted as a playful print on a vibrant silk square.
The Louis Vuitton x Urs Fischer collection is now available in-store and online.
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Listen and Feel with Music, Light, and Craftsmanship
Listen and Feel with music, light, and craftsmanship⇒ All types of Art are made with essence, creativity, passion, and inspiration. From music, dance, and in our area the most important design. In this article, we list 2 contemporary arts such as design and music where they share a critical and creative sense. We invited a pianist with a passion for both to give us a demonstration of a beautiful and intrinsic connection.
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Joan Cornellà’s My Life is Pointless Opens in Hong Kong
Sotheby’s Gallery Hong Kong opened Contemporary Showcase: My Life Is Pointless, a solo exhibition of 48 works by acclaimed Spanish artist Joan Cornellà in conjunction with Hong Kong design studio, AllRightsReserved, making it the biggest solo exhibition staged by the artist in Hong Kong to date.
My Life Is Pointless is Cornellà’s third solo exhibition in Hong Kong and marks his return to the city after three years. It features for the first time the artist’s latest life-sized panels, shaped panel paintings and bronze sculptures, along with a selection of limited print works that will not be released again.
With nearly 8 million followers worldwide on social media, Cornellà’s works have been exhibited globally, from Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing to London, Paris and New York. With a simplistic visual language and cheerful palette, Cornellà uses satire to comment on the bleak side of human nature, creating works that are honest, entertaining and stimulating. “In 2020, his well-established style evolved to combine text and imagery as he continues to explore the possibilities and universal resonance of his signature brand of humour,” according to Sotheby’s.
“It’s been three years since my last show in Hong Kong,” Cornellà said. “The audience can once again witness my representative works as well as some of my latest ones, which often explore the combination of text and pictures. It seems this surreal black humour resonates well with the times we live in.”
SK Lam, founder of AllRightsReserved, described Cornellà as “undoubtedly an icon of dark humour – his works crack you up, or can get on your nerves. Yet, it is Joan’s unique, sensational sense of humour that connects with everyone emotionally. The overwhelming response of his previous exhibitions in Hong Kong proves how much the people in this city relate to his worldviews. To many of us, 2020 has been incredibly challenging and it still is. I hope this exhibition, weaved together with laughter and tears, is coming at the right time as we round up the year.”
Heather Kim, Specialist of Contemporary Art, Asia of Sotheby’s, described Cornellàs works as “humorous, sinister and inspiring all at the same time. The entertaining yet thought-provoking show wraps up this unprecedented year, which truly demonstrated the tenacity and innovative opportunities of the contemporary art market in Asia and around the world.”
Joan Cornellà Vázquez was born in 1981, in Barcelona. His creations are light-hearted and playful on the surface, featuring a cheerful palette and figures with generic grins. Upon deeper contemplation, they communicate a potent, astute and nuanced satire on human nature and existence. Poking fun at sensitive and taboo topics with a fluid hand and minimal visual clues, Cornellà cuts to the core of the unnerving essence of our times.
My Life is Pointless opened on December 15 and runs until January 29 at Sotheby’s Gallery Hong Kong. By appointment only. RSVP online here: Sothebys.com/JoanCornella
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DesignInspire Virtual Fair Sheds Lights on The Vital Importance of Creativity Amid Global Pandemic
Creativity and its power to connect people and places have never been more vital to communities all over the world than in 2020. DesignInspire Online, a virtual fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) that was recently held, celebrated this concept with a diverse showcase of global designs from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Australia to both trade and public visitors.
This year's theme, “Design for Good”, was chosen with the intent of delivering positive energy to societies and inspire through innovations and world-class designs that can help overcome adversity amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The focus of most projects led by Hong Kong designers was in fact to create furniture and domestic gadgets that could improve the stay-home-experience and help optimise spaces while exploring global creativity and making the most of local excellence in design. The works also exalt the local traditions and heritage, like the “Made to measure” paintings on iron roller-shutter doors telling the city's stories through powerful symbols.
DesignInspire Online also featured numerous interactive projects and games aimed at combining creativity with technology and innovation, possibly highlighting one of the most important themes explored by creatives all over the world during the pandemic. Additionally, the fair covered timely topics like enhancing the digital customer experience and engagement as well as industry-specific trends such as video marketing and practical tips for designers to improve their business models.
To add to the charm and relevance, the virtual event curated a series of exclusive designs from all over the world through the overseas pavilions.
The Japan Pavilion
The most remarkable elements of Japanese luxury residencies, office buildings and retail spaces as well as high quality materials are brought together in the Japan Pavilion. Additionally, the virtual booth, designed by award-winning Masaaki Hisatakeh Architects, also aims at connecting the country's professionals and ideas of functionality and innovation with Hong Kong's architects.
Established in 1870, Ikuta is a leader in the flooring industry. Some of the company's premium composite flooring, a blend of tradition and innovations, has been used in many high-end developments like the residences at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. Among its signature original products there's Takumi Japan, the world’s first flooring incorporating gold leaf, created in collaboration with traditional artisans in Kyoto and Kanazawa
Hirata Tiles, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, is a specialised trading company that sells and applies construction materials. Thanks to innovative and creative tile compositions that made the most of natural light and colours, the Japanese company is considered a leader in creating effortlessly stylish and vibrant spaces.
The Melbourne Pavilion
Melbourne, known as Australia's creative capital and one of the world's most liveable cities, is home to a growing and vibrant community of designers. The city is also known for the importance it gives to the creative industries, constantly exploring and making the most of the economic, cultural and social powers of design. The Melbourne pavilion is a tribute to this attitude and artistic diversity.
LCI Melbourne is a progressive art and design Institute and a world-class leader in creative education. Based in a heritage building in Collingwood, the heart of Melbourne, LCIM is part of a global network of 23 design institutes born over 60 years ago.
Eness is famous for its unique art sculptures that have appeared in the Melbourne Museum, Cabrini Hospital and other famous locations around the city. Making use of technologies like 3D project mapping and LED lights, each work, created by an esteemed team of writers, musicians, artists, software engineers, and industrial designers, has an interactive element to stimulate the imagination and to encourage engagement.
For more information visit DesignInspire. Access to DesignInspire ONLINE is free for both trade and public visitors
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DesignInspire Virtual Fair Sheds Lights on The Vital Importance of Creativity Amid Global Pandemic
Creativity and its power to connect people and places have never been more vital to communities all over the world than in 2020. DesignInspire Online, a virtual fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) that was recently held, celebrated this concept with a diverse showcase of global designs from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Australia to both trade and public visitors.
This year's theme, “Design for Good”, was chosen with the intent of delivering positive energy to societies and inspire through innovations and world-class designs that can help overcome adversity amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The focus of most projects led by Hong Kong designers was in fact to create furniture and domestic gadgets that could improve the stay-home-experience and help optimise spaces while exploring global creativity and making the most of local excellence in design. The works also exalt the local traditions and heritage, like the “Made to measure” paintings on iron roller-shutter doors telling the city's stories through powerful symbols.
DesignInspire Online also featured numerous interactive projects and games aimed at combining creativity with technology and innovation, possibly highlighting one of the most important themes explored by creatives all over the world during the pandemic. Additionally, the fair covered timely topics like enhancing the digital customer experience and engagement as well as industry-specific trends such as video marketing and practical tips for designers to improve their business models.
To add to the charm and relevance, the virtual event curated a series of exclusive designs from all over the world through the overseas pavilions.
The Japan Pavilion
The most remarkable elements of Japanese luxury residencies, office buildings and retail spaces as well as high quality materials are brought together in the Japan Pavilion. Additionally, the virtual booth, designed by award-winning Masaaki Hisatakeh Architects, also aims at connecting the country's professionals and ideas of functionality and innovation with Hong Kong's architects.
Established in 1870, Ikuta is a leader in the flooring industry. Some of the company's premium composite flooring, a blend of tradition and innovations, has been used in many high-end developments like the residences at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. Among its signature original products there's Takumi Japan, the world’s first flooring incorporating gold leaf, created in collaboration with traditional artisans in Kyoto and Kanazawa
Hirata Tiles, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, is a specialised trading company that sells and applies construction materials. Thanks to innovative and creative tile compositions that made the most of natural light and colours, the Japanese company is considered a leader in creating effortlessly stylish and vibrant spaces.
The Melbourne Pavilion
Melbourne, known as Australia's creative capital and one of the world's most liveable cities, is home to a growing and vibrant community of designers. The city is also known for the importance it gives to the creative industries, constantly exploring and making the most of the economic, cultural and social powers of design. The Melbourne pavilion is a tribute to this attitude and artistic diversity.
LCI Melbourne is a progressive art and design Institute and a world-class leader in creative education. Based in a heritage building in Collingwood, the heart of Melbourne, LCIM is part of a global network of 23 design institutes born over 60 years ago.
Eness is famous for its unique art sculptures that have appeared in the Melbourne Museum, Cabrini Hospital and other famous locations around the city. Making use of technologies like 3D project mapping and LED lights, each work, created by an esteemed team of writers, musicians, artists, software engineers, and industrial designers, has an interactive element to stimulate the imagination and to encourage engagement.
For more information visit DesignInspire. Access to DesignInspire ONLINE is free for both trade and public visitors
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This Auction House Wants You to Buy Art Because You Love it, Not For Investment
Expert art collectors are well aware that the popularity of an emerging artist can skyrocket rapidly, meaning that their artworks are at risk of only being bought for expensive future resale. New auction house Greenhouse Auctions has created a business model to counter this widespread phenomenon.
This online art platform was founded by Shlomi Rabi, former head of photography sales at Phillips, New York, and former VP, head of photographs for the Americas at Christie's, to address the disparities in the auction art market. "Greenhouse Auctions sprouted in the midst of an economic avalanche, and its mission from day one has been to create an inclusive, inviting, safe space for those in the art world who are often left out," explains the website.
Greenhouse Auctions sales focus on small galleries and emerging artists, whose works are estimated under US$20,000 (HK$155,000). The main goal is to offer an affordable entry point to a new generation of art collectors, and to help upcoming artists whose markets are growing rapidly. The latter can directly sell their work through Greenhouse Auctions, alongside art dealers and gallery owners who want to reach new clients outside international art fairs.
"A lot of these artists are not necessarily household names," said Shlomi Rabi to The Art Market Monitor. "They may not have been at the big auction houses, but it's not because they are not at the calibre, it's simply because they haven't necessarily had the break, and this is what the platform is meant to do: It's exposure, visibility, empowerment, access."
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'Time Table' by Shay Azoulay is one of the works to be auctioned during the 'Sourdough' sale on December 2 at Greenhouse Auctions. (Image: Greenhouse Auctions)[/caption]
Selling prices remaining confidential
One of its other unique features is that Greenhouse Auctions refuses to make public the final sale prices of works at auction, even though their estimates remain accessible. The policy is designed to discourage buyers who want to make a good return on their investment, while protecting artists from the possibility of seeing their market collapse if one of their works does not find a buyer.
"Auction houses are all about anonymity. Chances are that you won't know who's selling, or why they even bought that work of art a year ago if their intention was to flip it," the site outlines. It explains its difference in that "[b]uyers come [to us] to directly support artists, pursue exciting artwork in a fair and transparent model, and invest in the next generation of talent."
Greenhouse Auctions will launch its first online sale today called "Sourdough". Fifteen works created during the pandemic by artists including Shai Azoulay, Molly A. Greene, T. Eliott Mansa, Nick Farhi, William Osorio and Tony Vazquez-Figueroa will be auctioned.
Sellers will keep 95 percent of the final price of their sold work, while collectors will pay a 20 percent buyer's premium. A part of the sellers fee will be donated to launch a new scholarship with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, benefiting Black colleges in the US.
(Main and featured image: Greenhouse Auctions)
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This Auction House Wants You to Buy Art Because You Love it, Not For Investment
Expert art collectors are well aware that the popularity of an emerging artist can skyrocket rapidly, meaning that their artworks are at risk of only being bought for expensive future resale. New auction house Greenhouse Auctions has created a business model to counter this widespread phenomenon.
This online art platform was founded by Shlomi Rabi, former head of photography sales at Phillips, New York, and former VP, head of photographs for the Americas at Christie's, to address the disparities in the auction art market. "Greenhouse Auctions sprouted in the midst of an economic avalanche, and its mission from day one has been to create an inclusive, inviting, safe space for those in the art world who are often left out," explains the website.
Greenhouse Auctions sales focus on small galleries and emerging artists, whose works are estimated under US$20,000 (HK$155,000). The main goal is to offer an affordable entry point to a new generation of art collectors, and to help upcoming artists whose markets are growing rapidly. The latter can directly sell their work through Greenhouse Auctions, alongside art dealers and gallery owners who want to reach new clients outside international art fairs.
"A lot of these artists are not necessarily household names," said Shlomi Rabi to The Art Market Monitor. "They may not have been at the big auction houses, but it's not because they are not at the calibre, it's simply because they haven't necessarily had the break, and this is what the platform is meant to do: It's exposure, visibility, empowerment, access."
[caption id="attachment_212661" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 'Time Table' by Shay Azoulay is one of the works to be auctioned during the 'Sourdough' sale on December 2 at Greenhouse Auctions. (Image: Greenhouse Auctions)[/caption]
Selling prices remaining confidential
One of its other unique features is that Greenhouse Auctions refuses to make public the final sale prices of works at auction, even though their estimates remain accessible. The policy is designed to discourage buyers who want to make a good return on their investment, while protecting artists from the possibility of seeing their market collapse if one of their works does not find a buyer.
"Auction houses are all about anonymity. Chances are that you won't know who's selling, or why they even bought that work of art a year ago if their intention was to flip it," the site outlines. It explains its difference in that "[b]uyers come [to us] to directly support artists, pursue exciting artwork in a fair and transparent model, and invest in the next generation of talent."
Greenhouse Auctions will launch its first online sale today called "Sourdough". Fifteen works created during the pandemic by artists including Shai Azoulay, Molly A. Greene, T. Eliott Mansa, Nick Farhi, William Osorio and Tony Vazquez-Figueroa will be auctioned.
Sellers will keep 95 percent of the final price of their sold work, while collectors will pay a 20 percent buyer's premium. A part of the sellers fee will be donated to launch a new scholarship with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, benefiting Black colleges in the US.
(Main and featured image: Greenhouse Auctions)
The post This Auction House Wants You to Buy Art Because You Love it, Not For Investment appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.
This Auction House Wants You to Buy Art Because You Love it, Not For Investment
Expert art collectors are well aware that the popularity of an emerging artist can skyrocket rapidly, meaning that their artworks are at risk of only being bought for expensive future resale. New auction house Greenhouse Auctions has created a business model to counter this widespread phenomenon.
This online art platform was founded by Shlomi Rabi, former head of photography sales at Phillips, New York, and former VP, head of photographs for the Americas at Christie's, to address the disparities in the auction art market. "Greenhouse Auctions sprouted in the midst of an economic avalanche, and its mission from day one has been to create an inclusive, inviting, safe space for those in the art world who are often left out," explains the website.
Greenhouse Auctions sales focus on small galleries and emerging artists, whose works are estimated under US$20,000 (HK$155,000). The main goal is to offer an affordable entry point to a new generation of art collectors, and to help upcoming artists whose markets are growing rapidly. The latter can directly sell their work through Greenhouse Auctions, alongside art dealers and gallery owners who want to reach new clients outside international art fairs.
"A lot of these artists are not necessarily household names," said Shlomi Rabi to The Art Market Monitor. "They may not have been at the big auction houses, but it's not because they are not at the calibre, it's simply because they haven't necessarily had the break, and this is what the platform is meant to do: It's exposure, visibility, empowerment, access."
[caption id="attachment_212661" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 'Time Table' by Shay Azoulay is one of the works to be auctioned during the 'Sourdough' sale on December 2 at Greenhouse Auctions. (Image: Greenhouse Auctions)[/caption]
Selling prices remaining confidential
One of its other unique features is that Greenhouse Auctions refuses to make public the final sale prices of works at auction, even though their estimates remain accessible. The policy is designed to discourage buyers who want to make a good return on their investment, while protecting artists from the possibility of seeing their market collapse if one of their works does not find a buyer.
"Auction houses are all about anonymity. Chances are that you won't know who's selling, or why they even bought that work of art a year ago if their intention was to flip it," the site outlines. It explains its difference in that "[b]uyers come [to us] to directly support artists, pursue exciting artwork in a fair and transparent model, and invest in the next generation of talent."
Greenhouse Auctions will launch its first online sale today called "Sourdough". Fifteen works created during the pandemic by artists including Shai Azoulay, Molly A. Greene, T. Eliott Mansa, Nick Farhi, William Osorio and Tony Vazquez-Figueroa will be auctioned.
Sellers will keep 95 percent of the final price of their sold work, while collectors will pay a 20 percent buyer's premium. A part of the sellers fee will be donated to launch a new scholarship with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, benefiting Black colleges in the US.
(Main and featured image: Greenhouse Auctions)
The post This Auction House Wants You to Buy Art Because You Love it, Not For Investment appeared first on Prestige Online - Hong Kong.
This Auction House Wants You to Buy Art Because You Love it, Not For Investment
Expert art collectors are well aware that the popularity of an emerging artist can skyrocket rapidly, meaning that their artworks are at risk of only being bought for expensive future resale. New auction house Greenhouse Auctions has created a business model to counter this widespread phenomenon.
This online art platform was founded by Shlomi Rabi, former head of photography sales at Phillips, New York, and former VP, head of photographs for the Americas at Christie's, to address the disparities in the auction art market. "Greenhouse Auctions sprouted in the midst of an economic avalanche, and its mission from day one has been to create an inclusive, inviting, safe space for those in the art world who are often left out," explains the website.
Greenhouse Auctions sales focus on small galleries and emerging artists, whose works are estimated under US$20,000 (HK$155,000). The main goal is to offer an affordable entry point to a new generation of art collectors, and to help upcoming artists whose markets are growing rapidly. The latter can directly sell their work through Greenhouse Auctions, alongside art dealers and gallery owners who want to reach new clients outside international art fairs.
"A lot of these artists are not necessarily household names," said Shlomi Rabi to The Art Market Monitor. "They may not have been at the big auction houses, but it's not because they are not at the calibre, it's simply because they haven't necessarily had the break, and this is what the platform is meant to do: It's exposure, visibility, empowerment, access."
[caption id="attachment_212661" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 'Time Table' by Shay Azoulay is one of the works to be auctioned during the 'Sourdough' sale on December 2 at Greenhouse Auctions. (Image: Greenhouse Auctions)[/caption]
Selling prices remaining confidential
One of its other unique features is that Greenhouse Auctions refuses to make public the final sale prices of works at auction, even though their estimates remain accessible. The policy is designed to discourage buyers who want to make a good return on their investment, while protecting artists from the possibility of seeing their market collapse if one of their works does not find a buyer.
"Auction houses are all about anonymity. Chances are that you won't know who's selling, or why they even bought that work of art a year ago if their intention was to flip it," the site outlines. It explains its difference in that "[b]uyers come [to us] to directly support artists, pursue exciting artwork in a fair and transparent model, and invest in the next generation of talent."
Greenhouse Auctions will launch its first online sale today called "Sourdough". Fifteen works created during the pandemic by artists including Shai Azoulay, Molly A. Greene, T. Eliott Mansa, Nick Farhi, William Osorio and Tony Vazquez-Figueroa will be auctioned.
Sellers will keep 95 percent of the final price of their sold work, while collectors will pay a 20 percent buyer's premium. A part of the sellers fee will be donated to launch a new scholarship with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, benefiting Black colleges in the US.
(Main and featured image: Greenhouse Auctions)
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