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T-Rex spirit (Red edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 14.5 x 10 x 4 cm Design - 5.7 x 3.9 x 1.6 inch
€890
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
€590
Arty "Balance" Table Lamp Sphere
Irena Tone
Design - 51 x 19 x 15 cm Design - 20.1 x 7.5 x 5.9 inch
€2,700
The Currency : Assiette en porcelaine fine de Chine
Damien Hirst
Design - 25 x 25 x 1.5 cm Design - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.6 inch
€500
Seeking Calm - No 11
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 10 x 10 x 0.3 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
€1,132
Seeking Calm No 19
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 15 x 15 x 0.3 cm Design - 5.9 x 5.9 x 0.1 inch
€1,202
Seeking Calm - No.1
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 10 x 10 x 0.3 cm Design - 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.1 inch
€1,122
Decorative sculpture - Vase
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 25.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm Design - 10 x 7 x 7 inch
€756
Accent chair, lounge chair, seating
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 96.5 x 78.7 x 61 cm Design - 38 x 31 x 24 inch
€1,417
Black leather pillow effect - Mirror original art
Irena Tone
Design - 37 x 37 x 6.3 cm Design - 14.6 x 14.6 x 2.5 inch
€1,100
Round dark bronze flower
Irena Tone
Design - 40 x 39 x 2.5 cm Design - 15.7 x 15.4 x 1 inch
€750 €675
Arty white candleholder "Textures pearls" for 2 candles
Irena Tone
Design - 16.5 x 19.3 x 15 cm Design - 6.5 x 7.6 x 5.9 inch
€950
Royal Selangor Arabesque Golden 400%
Bearbrick
Design - 28 x 13 x 10 cm Design - 11 x 5.1 x 3.9 inch
€4,500 €4,050
Art Candleholder for 3 Candles
Irena Tone
Design - 15 x 24 x 13 cm Design - 5.9 x 9.4 x 5.1 inch
€2,000
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
€1,200
Black lacquer mirror - LC71
Landry Clément
Design - 60 x 60 x 2.5 cm Design - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1 inch
€5,070
Untitled #414 (Clowns. 2003)
Cindy Sherman
Design - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
€2,750
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
€860
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
€860
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
€944
Emotions that surround you
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 27.9 x 17.8 x 7.6 cm Design - 11 x 7 x 3 inch
€944
Allure - Signature Bench
Poonam Choudhary
Design - 44.5 x 142 x 48 cm Design - 17.5 x 55.9 x 18.9 inch
€1,842
Kong Argent Christmas Edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 6 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 inch
€600
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Trumpet
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€926
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Hollywood Africans
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
€926
Kong Christmas Green (Edition 2023)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 6 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 inch
€600
Goccia Freeform Custom Handmade Mirror with Gold Luster
Monica Madotto
Design - 108 x 42 x 1 cm Design - 42.5 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch
€2,361
Seeking Calm - No 24
Maria Mueller Atelier
Design - 70 x 50 x 0.5 cm Design - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.2 inch
€2,650
Money Never Sleeps dollar Safe
Ghost Art
Design - 160 x 100 x 80 cm Design - 63 x 39.4 x 31.5 inch
€14,950
Millionnaires Watch Table
Ghost Art
Design - 70 x 40 x 40 cm Design - 27.6 x 15.7 x 15.7 inch
€11,900
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
€2,400
Kong Spirit (Blue Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 13 x 10 x 5 cm Design - 5.1 x 3.9 x 2 inch
€500
Ceci n'est pas un vase, Bronze et feuille d'or
Reda Amalou
Design - 45 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 17.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
€1,750
Kong Christmas (Red Edition)
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 6 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.4 inch
€600
Jean - Michel Basquiat - La Hara
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 19 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.5 x 0.8 inch
€926
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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!