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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. According to the museum’s curator of 20th century and contemporary furniture Johanna Agerman Ross, these themes were conceived in autumn 2018.

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Battersea Power Station opens its doors to the public for the first time in history today

Retail Focus

Other highlights include a unique and interactive heritage trail act which nods to the history and cultural significance of the Power Station, as well as performances from drummers and various forms of entertainment including walkabout performers, acrobats and brand activations. Further brands will open through 2022 and 2023.

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How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

After officially launching in 2012, Pittman recently opened Bo & Luca’s first store in Brisbane, Australia, after years of building its global presence. It is an art form and one that is rarely, if ever, found in a world of fast fashion. Tambour is an age-old skill handed down through the generations of families.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

“We have sought to bring the history of design to life,” V&A senior curator of design and digital Corinna Gardner says of the museum’s latest gallery, 1900-Now. According to the museum’s curator of 20th century and contemporary furniture Johanna Agerman Ross, these themes were conceived in autumn 2018.

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SMILE if you enjoy everyday design – Interview with Robert Bronwasser

Design Wanted

Bronwasser was also the ambassador for Dutch Design Week 2012, and in 2018 he designed and curated the Partner Country Presentation at Ambiente in Frankfurt. This agency formed the basis for SMOOL, the design studio I founded in 2002. Robert Bronwasser: “Good design is about more than form and function.

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Meet the Insta-makers mastering the slow, mindful craft of pottery

Design Wanted

Ceramics artist and designer Eric Landon captures the beauty of throwing pottery mastering forms that are sensual, elegant and draw from a long history of Danish craft. He is the co-founder of Tortus Copenhagen , a studio he started with his brother in 2012. @Tortus: Eric Landon. grouppartner: Group Partner.

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

VMS

That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention.

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