about the designer
Donald Judd was an American artist, whose rejection of both traditional painting and sculpture led him to a conception of art built upon the idea of the object as it exists in the environment. Judd's works belong to the Minimalist movement, whose goal was to rid art of the Abstract Expressionists' reliance on the self-referential trace of the painter in order to form pieces that were free from emotion. To accomplish this task, artists such as Judd created works comprising of single or repeated geometric forms produced from industrialized, machine-made materials that eschewed the artist's touch. Judd's geometric and modular creations have often been criticized for a seeming lack of content; it is this simplicity, however, that calls into question the nature of art and that posits Minimalist sculpture as an object of contemplation, one whose literal and insistent presence informs the process of beholding.
about the designer
Donald Judd was an American artist, whose rejection of both traditional painting and sculpture led him to a conception of art built upon the idea of the object as it exists in the environment. Judd's works belong to the Minimalist movement, whose goal was to rid art of the Abstract Expressionists' reliance on the self-referential trace of the painter in order to form pieces that were free from emotion. To accomplish this task, artists such as Judd created works comprising of single or repeated geometric forms produced from industrialized, machine-made materials that eschewed the artist's touch. Judd's geometric and modular creations have often been criticized for a seeming lack of content; it is this simplicity, however, that calls into question the nature of art and that posits Minimalist sculpture as an object of contemplation, one whose literal and insistent presence informs the process of beholding.
about the designer
The Vitra Design Museum numbers among the world's leading museums of design. It is dedicated to the research and presentation of design, past and present, and examines design's relationship to architecture, art and everyday culture. In the main museum building by Frank Gehry, the museum annually mounts two major temporary exhibitions, among them major solo retrospectives such as »An Eames Celebration« (2017) on designers Charles and Ray Eames, »Alexander Girard. A Designer's Universe« (2016) or Alvar Aalto (2014), as well as major exhibitions such as »Hello, Robot. Design between Human and Machine« (2017), »The Bauhaus #itsalldesign« (2015) or »Lightopia« (2013).
about the designer
The Vitra Design Museum numbers among the world's leading museums of design. It is dedicated to the research and presentation of design, past and present, and examines design's relationship to architecture, art and everyday culture. In the main museum building by Frank Gehry, the museum annually mounts two major temporary exhibitions, among them major solo retrospectives such as »An Eames Celebration« (2017) on designers Charles and Ray Eames, »Alexander Girard. A Designer's Universe« (2016) or Alvar Aalto (2014), as well as major exhibitions such as »Hello, Robot. Design between Human and Machine« (2017), »The Bauhaus #itsalldesign« (2015) or »Lightopia« (2013).
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Ettore Sottsass was a product designer and architect who had an enormous influence on Italian design in the second half of the 20th century. Sottsass was born in Innsbruck, Austria, and moved with his family to Italy so that he could study architecture at Turin Polytechnic University. In 1980, Sottsass co-founded the Milan design group Memphis with fellow avant-garde designers Andrea Branzi, Alessandro Mendini, Martine Bedin, and Michele de Lucchi. Aiming to promote radical design, they produced brightly colored, geometric, and often anti-functional furniture, lighting and ceramics. His work belongs to numerous public collections around the world, and continues to inspire young designers.
about the designer
Ettore Sottsass was a product designer and architect who had an enormous influence on Italian design in the second half of the 20th century. Sottsass was born in Innsbruck, Austria, and moved with his family to Italy so that he could study architecture at Turin Polytechnic University. In 1980, Sottsass co-founded the Milan design group Memphis with fellow avant-garde designers Andrea Branzi, Alessandro Mendini, Martine Bedin, and Michele de Lucchi. Aiming to promote radical design, they produced brightly colored, geometric, and often anti-functional furniture, lighting and ceramics. His work belongs to numerous public collections around the world, and continues to inspire young designers.
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Same Paper is a Shanghai-based creative studio founded in 2013, focusing on art book publishing. Started from 2013, we keep introducing our favorite publishers, publications, artists’ projects via our social media account and physical experiences to Chinese young audiences.
about the designer
Same Paper is a Shanghai-based creative studio founded in 2013, focusing on art book publishing. Started from 2013, we keep introducing our favorite publishers, publications, artists’ projects via our social media account and physical experiences to Chinese young audiences.
about the designer
Poets & Punks celebrates books and the places that inspire them. Based in London and Seoul, we publish books across a range of sectors, from children’s titles to cookbooks, with a mix of culture, creativity and curiosity. These publications are complemented by a growing lineup of lifestyle goods, original products made for poets, punks and everyone in between.
about the designer
Poets & Punks celebrates books and the places that inspire them. Based in London and Seoul, we publish books across a range of sectors, from children’s titles to cookbooks, with a mix of culture, creativity and curiosity. These publications are complemented by a growing lineup of lifestyle goods, original products made for poets, punks and everyone in between.
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Founded in 1989 by Sir Terence Conran, the museum is the place in the UK where the design industry, education and the public come together to change the way people think about themselves and the future. The museum relocated to a spectacular modern landmark in Kensington in 2016, where it has welcomed over 2 million visitors since reopening and was awarded European Museum of the Year 2018. Its collection, publishing, events, exhibitions, learning and digital programmes invite everyone to experience and reflect on the impact of design.
about the designer
Founded in 1989 by Sir Terence Conran, the museum is the place in the UK where the design industry, education and the public come together to change the way people think about themselves and the future. The museum relocated to a spectacular modern landmark in Kensington in 2016, where it has welcomed over 2 million visitors since reopening and was awarded European Museum of the Year 2018. Its collection, publishing, events, exhibitions, learning and digital programmes invite everyone to experience and reflect on the impact of design.
about the designer
Philippe Jarrigeon is a photographer and publisher based in Paris. He graduated from ECAL (Switzerland) in photography in 2006 where he is now a professor. His work has been exhibited at La Galerie des Galeries, Paris (2014), the Fotomuseum Winterthur (2009) and at the International Festival of Fashion and Photography in Hyères (2008). He has been commissioned by fashion designers and brands including Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Chloe, Kenzo, Roger Vivier and Louis Vuitton, as well as working with the publications Vogue Paris, Double, Purple, M le Monde, PIN-UP Magazine and Interview.
about the designer
Philippe Jarrigeon is a photographer and publisher based in Paris. He graduated from ECAL (Switzerland) in photography in 2006 where he is now a professor. His work has been exhibited at La Galerie des Galeries, Paris (2014), the Fotomuseum Winterthur (2009) and at the International Festival of Fashion and Photography in Hyères (2008). He has been commissioned by fashion designers and brands including Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Chloe, Kenzo, Roger Vivier and Louis Vuitton, as well as working with the publications Vogue Paris, Double, Purple, M le Monde, PIN-UP Magazine and Interview.
about the designer
New York–based artist Tauba Auerbach (born 1981) grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Stanford University in 2003. They apprenticed and worked as a sign painter at New Bohemia Signs in San Francisco. In 2013 they founded Diagonal Press. They are represented by Paula Cooper Gallery, New York, and Standard Oslo.
about the designer
New York–based artist Tauba Auerbach (born 1981) grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Stanford University in 2003. They apprenticed and worked as a sign painter at New Bohemia Signs in San Francisco. In 2013 they founded Diagonal Press. They are represented by Paula Cooper Gallery, New York, and Standard Oslo.
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Wombat Paris No.34: Ransom Ashley (Signed Edition)
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Born in Shreveport, LA , Ransom Ashley is a photographer, actor, and cinematographer. He attended Parsons The New School for Design in New York City where he was concentrating on photography and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He has shown work internationally (in New York, London, Brighton and Budapest) and been included in shows at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and Masur Museum of Art, among others. He has also been featured in select publications such as Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Deadline, Wonderland Magazine, Metal Magazine, and Dazed and Confused Magazine. Ashley is currently working on a body of work exploring Louisiana subcultures and recently appeared alongside Oscar Winning Actress Holly Hunter in the southern drama Strange Weather.
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Wombat Paris No.34: Ransom Ashley (Signed Edition)
about the designer
Born in Shreveport, LA , Ransom Ashley is a photographer, actor, and cinematographer. He attended Parsons The New School for Design in New York City where he was concentrating on photography and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He has shown work internationally (in New York, London, Brighton and Budapest) and been included in shows at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, and Masur Museum of Art, among others. He has also been featured in select publications such as Teen Vogue, The New York Times, Deadline, Wonderland Magazine, Metal Magazine, and Dazed and Confused Magazine. Ashley is currently working on a body of work exploring Louisiana subcultures and recently appeared alongside Oscar Winning Actress Holly Hunter in the southern drama Strange Weather.
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Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) was a fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's men's wear collection from 2018 to 2021. He was also CEO of the Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian parents, he entered the world of fashion with an internship at Fendi in 2009 alongside rapper Kanye West. The two began an artistic collaboration that would launch Abloh's career with the founding of Off-White. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
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Virgil Abloh (1980-2021) was a fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's men's wear collection from 2018 to 2021. He was also CEO of the Milan-based label Off-White, a fashion house he founded in 2013. Born in Rockford, Illinois, to Ghanaian parents, he entered the world of fashion with an internship at Fendi in 2009 alongside rapper Kanye West. The two began an artistic collaboration that would launch Abloh's career with the founding of Off-White. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.
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AA Bronson (b. 1946) is the last living member of the Canadian conceptual art collective General Idea. Since 1999 he has worked as a healer, an identity that he has also incorporated into his artwork. From 2004 to 2010 he was the Director of Printed Matter, Inc. in New York City, founding the annual NY Art Book Fair in 2005. In 2009 he founded the Institute for Art, Religion, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In 2013 he was the founding Director of Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair. He has taught at UCLA, the University of Toronto, and the Yale School of Art. AA Bronson holds many awards and honorary doctorates. In 2008 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, and in 2011 he was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
about the designer
AA Bronson (b. 1946) is the last living member of the Canadian conceptual art collective General Idea. Since 1999 he has worked as a healer, an identity that he has also incorporated into his artwork. From 2004 to 2010 he was the Director of Printed Matter, Inc. in New York City, founding the annual NY Art Book Fair in 2005. In 2009 he founded the Institute for Art, Religion, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In 2013 he was the founding Director of Printed Matter's LA Art Book Fair. He has taught at UCLA, the University of Toronto, and the Yale School of Art. AA Bronson holds many awards and honorary doctorates. In 2008 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, and in 2011 he was named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
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London-born photographer and director Harley Weir is known for creating intimate images and films in both her personal work and her acclaimed editorial and commercial work. Her images are often carefully composed with a highly attuned sense of colour, and composition. Having shot many campaigns for luxury brands, compelling editorials and a series of widely acclaimed personal projects, she has become a leading force in the photography and film industry. The artist has shot for Céline, Balenciaga, Dior, Stella McCartney, and her work has been featured on the covers of Vogue, AnOther Magazine and Dazed and Confused.
about the designer
London-born photographer and director Harley Weir is known for creating intimate images and films in both her personal work and her acclaimed editorial and commercial work. Her images are often carefully composed with a highly attuned sense of colour, and composition. Having shot many campaigns for luxury brands, compelling editorials and a series of widely acclaimed personal projects, she has become a leading force in the photography and film industry. The artist has shot for Céline, Balenciaga, Dior, Stella McCartney, and her work has been featured on the covers of Vogue, AnOther Magazine and Dazed and Confused.
about the designer
Donald Judd (1928-94) began his professional career working as a painter while studying art history and writing art criticism. One of the foremost sculptors of our time, Judd refused this designation and other attempts to label his art: his revolutionary approach to form, materials, working methods and display went beyond the set of existing terms in midcentury New York. His work, in turn, changed the language of modern sculpture.
about the designer
Donald Judd (1928-94) began his professional career working as a painter while studying art history and writing art criticism. One of the foremost sculptors of our time, Judd refused this designation and other attempts to label his art: his revolutionary approach to form, materials, working methods and display went beyond the set of existing terms in midcentury New York. His work, in turn, changed the language of modern sculpture.
about the designer
Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design, and is the steward of one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence—more than 215,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. From ancient textiles and works on paper to icons of modern design and cutting-edge technologies, Cooper Hewitt’s collection serves as inspiration for creative work of all kinds and tells the story of design’s paramount importance in improving our world.
about the designer
Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design, and is the steward of one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence—more than 215,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. From ancient textiles and works on paper to icons of modern design and cutting-edge technologies, Cooper Hewitt’s collection serves as inspiration for creative work of all kinds and tells the story of design’s paramount importance in improving our world.
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Chen Chen & Kai Williams is a New York-based design studio working in furniture, products, interiors and mixed materials. The company was first established as an experimental design space in 2011 by Pratt graduates Chen Chen and Kai Williams - their work backgrounds undoubtedly contributing to their playful, yet functional products (Chen through his time at the former New York concept store Moss and Williams with his experience at Tom Sachs’ studio).
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Lauren Brown is an Australian artist & horticulturalist residing in the Victorian High Country. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) from the Victorian College of Art in 2018, she now splits her time between running a gardening business, creating in her studio and hiking in the mountains. She’s passionate about art that is accessible, functional and playful - whether that be planter bags, ceramics or rugs.
about the designer
Lauren Brown is an Australian artist & horticulturalist residing in the Victorian High Country. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) from the Victorian College of Art in 2018, she now splits her time between running a gardening business, creating in her studio and hiking in the mountains. She’s passionate about art that is accessible, functional and playful - whether that be planter bags, ceramics or rugs.
about the designer
Lauren Brown is an Australian artist & horticulturalist residing in the Victorian High Country. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) from the Victorian College of Art in 2018, she now splits her time between running a gardening business, creating in her studio and hiking in the mountains. She’s passionate about art that is accessible, functional and playful - whether that be planter bags, ceramics or rugs.
about the designer
Lauren Brown is an Australian artist & horticulturalist residing in the Victorian High Country. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours) from the Victorian College of Art in 2018, she now splits her time between running a gardening business, creating in her studio and hiking in the mountains. She’s passionate about art that is accessible, functional and playful - whether that be planter bags, ceramics or rugs.
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.
about the designer
Our passion for design is reflected in our use of sustainable sourcing practices and handcrafted products that celebrate craftsmanship with a distinct and unique approach. Our team of designers constantly works to create unique, conscious products for the home and hospitality industry. We are dedicated to serving the retail marketplace and all those who share our passion for good design with an eye towards the future. From our base in Brooklyn and offices in India and Guatemala, our expert team brings a vast array of skills from concept to design, product development, sourcing, and fulfillment of home products.