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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Vase vintage, années 70
Catherine Clare
Design - 32 x 10 x 20 cm Design - 12.6 x 3.9 x 7.9 inch
€700
Vase vintage bleu minéral
Catherine Clare
Design - 24 x 15 x 8 cm Design - 9.4 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch
€700
Les roses sur fond jaune
Catherine Clare
Design - 45 x 170 x 0.1 cm Design - 17.7 x 66.9 x 0 inch
€750
Libellule et nymphéas sur fond rose
Catherine Clare
Design - 35 x 165 x 0.1 cm Design - 13.8 x 65 x 0 inch
€600
Abstract Vase "Red Core", hight 27 cm
Jan Beranek
Design - 27 x 13 x 12 cm Design - 10.6 x 5.1 x 4.7 inch
€580
Vincent Van Gogh - Sunflowers
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€909
Glitch #05. From the series Glitch
Yongwon Noh
Design - 10.9 x 13 x 13 cm Design - 4.3 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch
€649
Glitch #04. From the series Glitch
Yongwon Noh
Design - 17 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm Design - 6.7 x 2.7 x 2.7 inch
€649
Glitch #03. From the series Glitch
Yongwon Noh
Design - 15.7 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm Design - 6.2 x 2.7 x 2.7 inch
€649
Glitch #02. From the series Glitch
Yongwon Noh
Design - 18.8 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm Design - 7.4 x 3.5 x 3.5 inch
€649
Jagae, coffee table. Black
WKND Lab
Design - 69.9 x 83.8 x 54.9 cm Design - 27.5 x 33 x 21.6 inch
€10,202
Cyclops (The Simpsons) 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
€400
Van Gogh Museum Self Portrait 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
€400
H.R. Giger Black Chrome 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
€450
Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
WKND Lab
Design - 102.9 x 43.9 x 18.8 cm Design - 40.5 x 17.3 x 7.4 inch
€3,070
Kong Christmas (Gold Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 6 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 inch
€450
Plush Pumpkin White (Dots Obsession)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 15 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
€350
Vase Sculpture La Demoiselle d'Avignon
Diane Grant
Design - 34 x 26 x 24 cm Design - 13.4 x 10.2 x 9.4 inch
€2,857
Chogokin BE@RBRICK Andy Warhol × Jean-Michel Basquiat
Bearbrick
Design - 15 x 7 x 4 cm Design - 5.9 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch
€195
Plush Pumpkin Yellow (Dots Obsession)
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 15 x 25 x 25 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 inch
€350
Big pink vase, série Zephyr
Polina Shutova
Design - 47 x 42 x 15 cm Design - 18.5 x 16.5 x 5.9 inch
€1,000
Deconstructed Mouse (Mono)
Matt Gondek
Design - 26.7 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm Design - 10.5 x 8 x 8 inch
€1,200
Vase petites feuilles
Aurélie Trabaud
Design - 14 x 11 x 11 cm Design - 5.5 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch
€250 €225
Vase céramique femme à la cithare
Aurélie Trabaud
Design - 28 x 13 x 13 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch
€320
Sculpture lumineuse Entrelacs
Sophie Théodose
Design - 25 x 25 x 48 cm Design - 9.8 x 9.8 x 18.9 inch
Sold
Subconscious (Gradient)
Steven Harrington
Design - 30 x 12 x 11 cm Design - 11.8 x 4.7 x 4.3 inch
€1,900
Jjirasi Vase #04. From the series Jjirasi Vase
Yongwon Noh
Design - 16.8 x 14 x 14 cm Design - 6.6 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
€742
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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
€1,080
Paesaggio poetico XXIV
Daniela Pasqualini
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 inch
€556
The gas station
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
€670
For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€1,300
Méandres bleu et sable
Sophie Dumont
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€2,900
