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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Maeduep: Heart 2.0. Stool
WKND Lab
Design - 49.8 x 49.8 x 41.9 cm Design - 19.6 x 19.6 x 16.5 inch
CHF 4,057
100 dollar candy XLarge
Ad Van Hassel
Design - 90 x 30 x 18 cm Design - 35.4 x 11.8 x 7.1 inch
CHF 977
Kaws bearbrick Dissected Companion Brown/Red 1000%
Kaws
Design - 71.8 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm Design - 28.3 x 14 x 9 inch
CHF 9,668
Dance Love YP x Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Design - 37 x 40 x 4 cm Design - 14.6 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch
CHF 342
Radiant Baby YP x Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Design - 36 x 50 x 4 cm Design - 14.2 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
CHF 430
World Famous YP x JM Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Design - 15 x 71 x 4 cm Design - 5.9 x 28 x 1.6 inch
CHF 386
Blue Vase - Propeller, Twisted
Josef Hospodka
Design - 16 x 9 x 10 cm Design - 6.3 x 3.5 x 3.9 inch
CHF 292
Allure - Signature Bench
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 44.5 x 142 x 48 cm Design - 17.5 x 55.9 x 18.9 inch
CHF 3,476
Fauteuil Molécul’air Silver
Bernard Quentin
Design - 60 x 150 x 112 cm Design - 23.6 x 59.1 x 44.1 inch
CHF 781
Picador et taureau
Pablo Picasso
Design - 42 x 42 x 42 cm Design - 16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch
CHF 14,648
Les murmures du crépuscule
Milcheva Emilia
Design - 35 x 13 x 11 cm Design - 13.8 x 5.1 x 4.3 inch
CHF 342
Des routes jamais empruntées
Milcheva Emilia
Design - 30 x 16 x 9 cm Design - 11.8 x 6.3 x 3.5 inch
CHF 293
Des routes jamais empruntées
Milcheva Emilia
Design - 27 x 18 x 5 cm Design - 10.6 x 7.1 x 2 inch
CHF 244
Des routes jamais empruntées
Milcheva Emilia
Design - 22 x 18 x 4 cm Design - 8.7 x 7.1 x 1.6 inch
CHF 195
Puis-je supporter une autre déchirure
Milcheva Emilia
Design - 23 x 23 x 7 cm Design - 9.1 x 9.1 x 2.8 inch
CHF 293
Pichet Gravé Gris (Ceramic Pitcher)
Pablo Picasso
Design - 27.9 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm Design - 11 x 10 x 7 inch
CHF 34,763
Love People YP x Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Design - 52 x 52 x 4 cm Design - 20.5 x 20.5 x 1.6 inch
CHF 430
Table d'appoint Ondulation blanche
Thalia Dalecky
Design - 45 x 42 x 38 cm Design - 17.7 x 16.5 x 15 inch
CHF 1,562
Table d'appoint "Ondulations"
Thalia Dalecky
Design - 45 x 42 x 35 cm Design - 17.7 x 16.5 x 13.8 inch
CHF 1,172
Woman's Head, Crowned with Flowers (Ramie 237)
Pablo Picasso
Design - 22.9 x 14 x 15.2 cm Design - 9 x 5.5 x 6 inch
CHF 52,804
Jean-Michel Basquiat #9 100% & 400%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 11 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 4.3 x 2 inch
CHF 215
Flying Man YP x Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Design - 28 x 34 x 4 cm Design - 11 x 13.4 x 1.6 inch
CHF 430
Barking Dog YP x Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Design - 30 x 50 x 4 cm Design - 11.8 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
CHF 439
Campbell's 100 dollar soup Large
Ad Van Hassel
Design - 35 x 20 x 15 cm Design - 13.8 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch
CHF 342
Andy Warhol Brillo 400% et 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 11 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 4.3 x 2 inch
CHF 215
Tintin & Milou (L’étoile mystérieuse)
Georges Remi (Hergé)
Design - 12 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 4.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
CHF 1,172
Link - Banc fermé
Reda Amalou
Design - 43 x 122.5 x 43 cm Design - 16.9 x 48.2 x 16.9 inch
CHF 3,906
Vase Sculpture Las Meninas
Diane Grant
Design - 33.5 x 13.5 x 17.5 cm Design - 13.2 x 5.3 x 6.9 inch
CHF 2,399
Vase Sculpture Georges ou Hommage à Georges Papazoff
Diane Grant
Design - 29 x 21 x 20 cm Design - 11.4 x 8.3 x 7.9 inch
CHF 1,424
Banana YP x Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Design - 26.5 x 62 x 4 cm Design - 10.4 x 24.4 x 1.6 inch
CHF 386
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Trumpet
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 862
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Hollywood Africans
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 862
Luxury Art Candy Toffee - Campbell Soup
Ad Van Hassel
Design - 32 x 10 x 10 cm Design - 12.6 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
CHF 215
100 dollar - Pop Art Candy
Ad Van Hassel
Design - 32 x 10 x 10 cm Design - 12.6 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
CHF 215
Andy Warhol Marilyn Monroe V2 400% + 100%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
CHF 391 CHF 352
Jean - Michel Basquiat - La Hara
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 19 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.5 x 0.8 inch
CHF 862
My Luxury lifestyle white
Ad Van Hassel
Design - 45 x 16 x 16 cm Design - 17.7 x 6.3 x 6.3 inch
CHF 439
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Paesaggio poetico XXIV
Daniela Pasqualini
Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 inch
CHF 528
For the love of Monet
Gaëlle Wagner
Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
CHF 1,270
Migration d'éléphants
Jean-Philippe Berger
Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch
CHF 972
