Hallingdal 65

Designed in 1965 by Nanna Ditzel for Kvadrat, Hallingdal 65 fabric has become a staple of the design world. Made of wool and viscose and available in pretty much every colour of the rainbow, this one fabric has taken it's place amongst design icons in a different way - covering them.  In celebration of this fabric stay power within the industry, Kvadrat has decided to showcase it by inviting up-and-coming designers to "see what the fabric can do".  I know that it seems like a strange thing, and many people might not directly know this material, however I think that when it comes to the design world the idea of looking all it's parts - including fabrics - is essential.  Not to mention what a great idea to have all these amazing applications! Click here to see the complete collection as it is creative, inspiring and full of amazing designers.

Simon Hasan - Bench

Jean-Baptiste Fastrez - Hammock

Ministry of Design - Pouf

Small Projects - Chaise Longue

Pauline Deltour - Table with Magazine Rack

All photos courtesy of Kvadrat Hallingdal 65

Msurizio Cattelan : All

I went to see the Maurizio Catellan : ALL at the Guggenheim Museum yesterday.  Before the exhibition I didn't know much about his work - and after having seen it I have to say while I understand and am a little more familiar with his work, a lot more research has to be done in order for me to get a real grasp on it! However, it was truly fascinating to see the works suspended in the rotunda of the Guggenheim like that. This suspension and method of presentation made it possible to see each piece from all angles which was very important to the artist and to the viewer in understanding each work.   I would recommend going and taking a look at the exhibition not just to see the works but to spend some time in the museum in such an interactive way - the spiral space allows a retrospective like this to work together, something not many other galleries can offer. Has anyone else seen it? Thoughts?

The nice thing was to see everyone gathered around the edge of the spiral looking into the rotunda. The architecture of the space really played an important role in the presentation of the exhibition and it was nice to see people interacting with it in such a positive and active way.

* Please excuse the photos, the camera on my blackberry isn't as great as I want it to be and I sadly left my real camera at home yesterday.