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Jean-Michel Basquiat - Trumpet
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$980
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Hollywood Africans
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$980
Wild field flowers - Dark Bronze
Irena Tone
Design - 21 x 20 x 20 cm Design - 8.3 x 7.9 x 7.9 inch
$404
Elephant spirit (pink edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 14 x 12 x 5 cm Design - 5.5 x 4.7 x 2 inch
$427
Fauteuil Molécul’air Transparent
Bernard Quentin
Design - 60 x 150 x 112 cm Design - 23.6 x 59.1 x 44.1 inch
$923
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
$60,000
Emotions that surround you
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 27.9 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm Design - 11 x 7 x 3 inch
$1,000
Small Stainless Steel Bear -Sandy
Irena Tone
Design - 20.5 x 13.5 x 16 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.3 x 6.3 inch
$693
Small Stainless Steel Bear - Diksy
Irena Tone
Design - 20.5 x 13.5 x 16 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.3 x 6.3 inch
$693
Small Stainless Steel Bear - SAM
Irena Tone
Design - 20.5 x 13.5 x 16 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.3 x 6.3 inch
$693
Small Stainless Steel Bear - Lunes
Irena Tone
Design - 20.5 x 13.5 x 16 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.3 x 6.3 inch
$693 $623
Small Stainless Steel Bear 'Kerry'
Irena Tone
Design - 20.5 x 13.5 x 16 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.3 x 6.3 inch
$693
Small Stainless Steel Bear 'Thomas'
Irena Tone
Design - 20.5 x 13.5 x 16 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.3 x 6.3 inch
$693
Bird of paradise colors
Irena Tone
Design - 29 x 39 x 0.1 cm Design - 11.4 x 15.4 x 0 inch
$577 $519
Panther Bubble (Green Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 9 x 20 x 4 cm Design - 3.5 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
$462
Roses Garden - Arty Mirror
Irena Tone
Design - 41 x 41 x 3 cm Design - 16.1 x 16.1 x 1.2 inch
$866 $779
Bronze arty mirror - Flowers
Irena Tone
Design - 40.7 x 32.3 x 3.7 cm Design - 16 x 12.7 x 1.5 inch
$866
Coralys sur pied
Junior Fritz Jacquet
Design - 100 x 50 x 50 cm Design - 39.4 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch
$2,193
Fauteuil Molécul’air Orange
Bernard Quentin
Design - 60 x 150 x 112 cm Design - 23.6 x 59.1 x 44.1 inch
$923
Tristan Eaton Kiss My Assassin 400%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
$1,616
Alexandrit artistic Vase
Miloslav Klinger
Design - 18.5 x 17 x 5.5 cm Design - 7.3 x 6.7 x 2.2 inch
$230
Halys Coffee Table | Black
Marble Balloon
Design - 39.5 x 130 x 88 cm Design - 15.6 x 51.2 x 34.6 inch
$7,503
Holiday Changbai Mountain (Set of 3)
Kaws
Design - 22 x 16.5 x 15 cm Design - 8.7 x 6.5 x 5.9 inch
$2,770
Jean - Michel Basquiat - La Hara
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 19 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.5 x 0.8 inch
$980
Shark Spirit (Aqua Blue Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 14 x 10 x 8 cm Design - 5.5 x 3.9 x 3.1 inch
$345
Skull spirit (Gun edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 8 x 12 x 7 cm Design - 3.1 x 4.7 x 2.8 inch
$554
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
$518
Hippo spirit (water green edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 15 x 11 x 6 cm Design - 5.9 x 4.3 x 2.4 inch
$554
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
$450
Ashtray for Museo Tamayo Exhibition
David Hockney
Design - 13 x 8.5 x 3 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.3 x 1.2 inch
$1,154
Ours Pompon Orlinski Or
Richard Orlinski
Design - 12 x 23 x 4.5 cm Design - 4.7 x 9.1 x 1.8 inch
$462
Panther Bubble (Green Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 9 x 20 x 4 cm Design - 3.5 x 7.9 x 1.6 inch
$461
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Robot
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
$980
Table Ambiance Urbaine
Olivier Ebel
Design - 41 x 138 x 92 cm Design - 16.1 x 54.3 x 36.2 inch
$5,194 $4,675
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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!