Design
Design within the confines of art history is a creative activity or object, most frequently with an industrial or commercial undertone. Objects made under the heading of design are often a reflection of social, political, scientific, and environmental causes. Design has been used as a means to solve problems, as a fundamental objective behind the medium is to create new possibilities or to improve a process. These objects typically are immersive, including an element of interaction between the user and the material itself. At the crux of it all, creators have turned to design as a means to improve the quality of life for humankind. Design is also multidisciplinarity to its core and has been nourished by the arts for centuries.
Design has evidently evolved since its conception. Highly influenced by societal issues and politics, as well as parallel art movements, design objects reflect the period from which they were made. Although similar, it is important to distinguish the difference between design and Decorative Arts, a 19th-century movement known for the creation of art objects. In the century that followed, art and design were undeniably affected by global turmoil and politics, impacting artists universally, resulting in the birth of an array of art movements.
The 20th-century was a period of tremendous artistic upheaval. Design, art, performance, and theater were all tremendously impacted by the two world wars and the Cold War. On top of this, society was rapidly evolving, with rising social and political movements, such as voting rights and women's suffrage. As the world continued to change and progress, so did the world of art. Design belonged to many, if not all, of the major art movements of the 20th-century; including, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Postmodernism.
Design continued to evolve into the 21st century, paving the way for contemporary design. There are various misconceptions when it comes to contemporary design. Typically, confusion comes into place when the lines are blurred between the terms “design"" and “style."" Many use these words interchangeably, but it is important to note the distinguishing factors. Style is part of the design process. Once you have designed the functionality of the piece you are part of the way to the final design. Beyond this, creators will often ponder the definition of design in the 21st century. Designers and artists have drawn upon various 20th-century movements, such as Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Minimalism, and even, Holywood Regenycy.
Some people oppose the idea that design objects can be considered works of art. However, the borders are porous as some of them emphasize artistic features and are singular and unique. Like artists, designers imagine their pieces as personal creations or are released in limited quantities. Their works are often a means to express their visions of the world. It is important to note that collaborations between artists and designers reinforce the links between these two universes, animated by the same search for beauty. Discover a carefully chosen selection of design objects that span an array of movements, from the past to the present!
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Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 80.8 x 22 x 2 cm Design - 31.8 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,040
Kaws x Peanuts Joe Snoopy Vinyl Figure
Kaws
Design - 21 x 12.7 x 9 cm Design - 8.3 x 5 x 3.5 inch
$5,409
Horse spirit (pearl grey edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 17 x 8 x 3.5 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.1 x 1.4 inch
$451
Ours Pompon x Orlinski silver edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 23 x 5 cm Design - 4.7 x 9.1 x 2 inch
$518
Panther bubble - Green Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 9 x 20 x 4 cm Design - 3.5 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
$461
Panther spirit matte black
Richard Orlinski
Design - 10 x 20 x 4 cm Design - 3.9 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
$415
Panda Spirit Orange Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 11 x 9 cm Design - 5.1 x 4.3 x 3.5 inch
$381
When Life Boundlessly Flares Up to the Universe
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 30 x 90 x 0.1 cm Design - 11.8 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$902
Panthère miniature Born Wild
Richard Orlinski
Design - 3.3 x 8.8 x 2.2 cm Design - 1.3 x 3.5 x 0.9 inch
$682
Couteau Deejo Orlinski
Richard Orlinski
Design - 10.5 x 9.5 x 0.9 cm Design - 4.1 x 3.7 x 0.4 inch
$242
Kong Christmas (Gold Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 6 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 inch
$589
Table basse La Garrigue
Jason Pocklington
Design - 47 x 52 x 52 cm Design - 18.5 x 20.5 x 20.5 inch
$3,352
Bearbrick Kaws Dissected 400% Grey
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 9 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.5 inch
$2,312
Takashi Murakami x Doraemon
Takashi Murakami
Design - 32.5 x 89.5 x 0.1 cm Design - 12.8 x 35.2 x 0 inch
$994
Kong oil spirit - Shade Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 17 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 6.7 x 3.9 x 2 inch
$461
Kong oil bubble (red edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 18 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 7.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch
$461
Sky is the limit 03 - design object
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 19.1 x 14 x 12.7 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.5 x 5 inch
$1,000
Ours Pompon Orlinski Or
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 23 x 4.5 cm Design - 4.7 x 9.1 x 1.8 inch
$457
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Irony of a Negro Policeman
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 0.2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch
$980
Accent chair, lounge chair, seating
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 96.5 x 78.7 x 61 cm Design - 38 x 31 x 24 inch
$3,500
Shark Spirit (Aqua Blue Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 14 x 10 x 8 cm Design - 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.1 inch
$277
6 Couteaux de table DEEJO ORLINSKI
Richard Orlinski
Design - 23 x 2 x 1.5 cm Design - 9.1 x 0.8 x 0.6 inch
$519
Les femmes attendent l'amour, mais les hommes s'éloignent toujours
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 2 x 26 x 20.6 cm Design - 0.8 x 10.2 x 8.1 inch
$1,387
Kaws X Be@rbrick Original Fake Dissected 400% (Grey)
Kaws
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$3,445
Kaws X Be@rbrick Dissected 400% (Red)
Kaws
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$3,445
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Les espaces de Penseur de Rodin
Jesus Campos
Sculpture - 30 x 14 x 15 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.5 x 5.9 inch
$1,133
Paesaggio poetico XXIV
Daniela Pasqualini
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 inch
$600
For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$1,503
Migration d'éléphants
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
$1,150
