In modern society, more and more people tend to spend their leisure time in cafes, MEETING and working and studying, cafes have become one of the indispensable elements and contents of modern cities, especially in some cities where the pace of life is slow, people often choose to order a cup of coffee in a… Continue reading The research of Unit 2 project
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The artworks of National Gallery
’Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife’ was one of my favourites in the exhibition, and I had seen it described in a book before this session. So I spent most of my time studying and looking at this work. The name of a work of art is very important, the name of the work… Continue reading The artworks of National Gallery
The artworks from Kawanabe Kyōsai
Kyōsai often used animals to convey political sentiments, his work blends traditional Asian culture and painting styles with modern elements, especially animals, and modern behaviour. In certain contexts, he seems to have a knack for using behaviours and features beyond the normal human body to convey messages, which means that his works all look bizarre… Continue reading The artworks from Kawanabe Kyōsai
Summary of Gallery visits
During my visits to exhibitions and galleries this term there were many artworks that caught my attention and inspired me, or made me reflect on my own work in the past. Many of the works of art that I have visited during the semester in exhibitions and galleries have caught my attention and inspired me,… Continue reading Summary of Gallery visits
History and Theory-10 x Italian design
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Danish Design-Cecilie Manz
Cecilie Manz (born 1972) is a Danish industrial designer. In November 2017, Manz was awarded designer of the year in the Design Awards by Bo bedre, Costume Living, Nordic Living and Boligmagasiet. In September 2014, she won the Danish Crown Prince Couple’s Culture Award (Kronprinsparrets Kulturpris) for her contribution to design. Her work of includes… Continue reading Danish Design-Cecilie Manz
Danish Design-Verner Panton
Verner Panton (1926-1998) was indisputably one of the most significant designers in Denmark during the 20th century. In fact he was one of the most trend-setting designers in all of Europe during the 1960’s. Throughout Panton’s career he created highly innovative furniture using materials which were not very common at the time. He pioneered the… Continue reading Danish Design-Verner Panton
Danish Design-Ole Wanscher
Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) was a Danish architect and designer. His father was the famous art historian, Vilhelm Wanscher. Ole Wanscher was a student of Kaare Klint from 1925-27 at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. Much later in Wanscher’s career he returned to the Royal Academy, however this time he returned in the… Continue reading Danish Design-Ole Wanscher
History and Theory-Lisson Gallery Tatsuo Miyajima: Art in You
For the first time in the UK, Japanese installation artist and sculptor Tatsuo Miyajima presents three new works – Painting of change, Keep changing (Mondrian) and Unstable Time – all to be created in 2020 and 2021 at his studio in Japan. Known for their profoundly spiritual works exploring Buddhist philosophy through technical installations, these… Continue reading History and Theory-Lisson Gallery Tatsuo Miyajima: Art in You
History and Theory-British Modernism
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