7 Top Design Events: Sept. 9-30, 2011
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Get wrapped up for fall with Bojagi, traditional Korean wrapping cloths in San Francisco, or with one of Dale Chihuly's collected wool trade blankets in the Northwest. Get an early start on Halloween by visiting Tim Burton's exhibition in Los Angeles, or scout out the season's latest design trends at Decorex International in London. If you're looking for ways to be inspired, or just enjoy getting out amid other design lovers, here are 7 events on our short list from around the world.
EXHIBITION — Sept. 9-Oct. 22, 2011
Wrapping Traditions: Korean Textiles Now
Museum of Craft and Folk Art
San Francisco, CA
Get wrapped up in Bojagi (pronounced bo-jah-ki), traditional Korean wrapping cloths used in formal ceremonies and daily activities in Korea centuries ago. Similar to American quilting and patchwork, traditional Bojagi was handmade by women from leftover pieces of cloths or papers which were elaborately embroidered together in this folk-art tradition.
This San Francisco exhibit features the beautiful work of 66 artists from Korea, England, Finland, Switzerland and more. The work includes delicately pieced and hand-stitched traditional Bojagi, wearable pieces, installations, and wall hangings, and is guest curated by fiber artist, lecturer and writer Chungie Lee.
Wrapping Traditions: Korean Textiles Now
Museum of Craft and Folk Art
San Francisco, CA
Get wrapped up in Bojagi (pronounced bo-jah-ki), traditional Korean wrapping cloths used in formal ceremonies and daily activities in Korea centuries ago. Similar to American quilting and patchwork, traditional Bojagi was handmade by women from leftover pieces of cloths or papers which were elaborately embroidered together in this folk-art tradition.
This San Francisco exhibit features the beautiful work of 66 artists from Korea, England, Finland, Switzerland and more. The work includes delicately pieced and hand-stitched traditional Bojagi, wearable pieces, installations, and wall hangings, and is guest curated by fiber artist, lecturer and writer Chungie Lee.
EXHIBITION — Sept. 9-Oct. 2, 2011
Dale Chihuly's Northwest
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, WA
While well known for his influence as a glass artist, Dale Chihuly, pays tribute to his hometown of Tacoma and Northwest inspirations in an exhibition on view through September 25. Presenting a diverse selection of Chilhuly's artwork including baskets, cylinders, soft cylinders, and Pilchuck stumps, these 85 original pieces showcase his inspirations from the Puget Sound region and the trademark Northwest rain.
Also on display are 300 other pieces collected by Chihuly, including wool trade blankets, Willits canoes, and Edward S. Curtis photogravures.
Dale Chihuly's Northwest
Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, WA
While well known for his influence as a glass artist, Dale Chihuly, pays tribute to his hometown of Tacoma and Northwest inspirations in an exhibition on view through September 25. Presenting a diverse selection of Chilhuly's artwork including baskets, cylinders, soft cylinders, and Pilchuck stumps, these 85 original pieces showcase his inspirations from the Puget Sound region and the trademark Northwest rain.
Also on display are 300 other pieces collected by Chihuly, including wool trade blankets, Willits canoes, and Edward S. Curtis photogravures.
LECTURES — Sept. 13-Nov. 8, 2011
IABR (International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam)
Dépendance building
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Attend one of five, or all the lectures in this organized series in partnership with AIR, (the Architecture Center in Rotterdam), on the theme ‘Making City.' The 5th IABR explores the question, ‘How do we make city?’ and makes a call to governments, policy-makers, politicians, designers and the public to get working on their cities with enthusiasm. Here is a schedule and the lecture topics:
Sept. 13, 2011 – ‘Making City'
Sept. 27, 2011 – Bordeaux, ‘50,000 New Homes’
Oct. 11, 2011 – New York, ‘Highline’
Oct. 18, 2011 – Lille Kortrijk Tournai, ‘Eurometropolis’
Nov. 8, 2011 – Paris, ‘La Défense Seine Arche’
IABR (International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam)
Dépendance building
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Attend one of five, or all the lectures in this organized series in partnership with AIR, (the Architecture Center in Rotterdam), on the theme ‘Making City.' The 5th IABR explores the question, ‘How do we make city?’ and makes a call to governments, policy-makers, politicians, designers and the public to get working on their cities with enthusiasm. Here is a schedule and the lecture topics:
Sept. 13, 2011 – ‘Making City'
Sept. 27, 2011 – Bordeaux, ‘50,000 New Homes’
Oct. 11, 2011 – New York, ‘Highline’
Oct. 18, 2011 – Lille Kortrijk Tournai, ‘Eurometropolis’
Nov. 8, 2011 – Paris, ‘La Défense Seine Arche’
GALA — Sept. 17, 2011
75th Anniversary Gala
Fallingwater
Mill Run, PA
Attend an "enchanted evening of Art in Nature" in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Fallingwater, the famous home built in the 1930s over a waterfall by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann family. Enjoy this rare opportunity to dine al fresco with an illuminated forest serving as the backdrop. Delight in meeting wood nymphs from the Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, and take in a light-and-sound installation by Luftwerk at this architectural National Historic Landmark. Click here to learn more details about the event.
75th Anniversary Gala
Fallingwater
Mill Run, PA
Attend an "enchanted evening of Art in Nature" in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Fallingwater, the famous home built in the 1930s over a waterfall by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Kaufmann family. Enjoy this rare opportunity to dine al fresco with an illuminated forest serving as the backdrop. Delight in meeting wood nymphs from the Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, and take in a light-and-sound installation by Luftwerk at this architectural National Historic Landmark. Click here to learn more details about the event.
Celia Birtwell | Bird Song & Milson Ticking Cushion
TRADESHOW — Sept. 25-28, 2011
Decorex International
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London, UK
Interested in sourcing the most exquisite and high end trend setting products? Attend the 33rd annual Decorex International 2011 in London, which celebrates the theme, "Cherished Places" and invites the design community to plenty of inspiration by over 300 handpicked exhibitors. This event will showcase a unique display of exclusive interior design products, such as Celia Birtwell, textile designer of the pillow above, Broosk Salb, Colette van den Thillart, Nicky Haslam and many more.
On Sept. 26, Celia Birtwell will also be doing a book signing of her first book, a retrospective of her life in design. The book looks at her early years, collaborating with her fashion designer husband Ossie Clark, being muse to David Hockney and her 28 years in the world of interiors. Birtwell will also be doing a talk at the V&A on Sept. 23, so be sure to join her in this very exciting conversation.
Decorex International
Royal Hospital Chelsea
London, UK
Interested in sourcing the most exquisite and high end trend setting products? Attend the 33rd annual Decorex International 2011 in London, which celebrates the theme, "Cherished Places" and invites the design community to plenty of inspiration by over 300 handpicked exhibitors. This event will showcase a unique display of exclusive interior design products, such as Celia Birtwell, textile designer of the pillow above, Broosk Salb, Colette van den Thillart, Nicky Haslam and many more.
On Sept. 26, Celia Birtwell will also be doing a book signing of her first book, a retrospective of her life in design. The book looks at her early years, collaborating with her fashion designer husband Ossie Clark, being muse to David Hockney and her 28 years in the world of interiors. Birtwell will also be doing a talk at the V&A on Sept. 23, so be sure to join her in this very exciting conversation.
EXHIBITION — Sept. 27-29, 2011
SALE — Oct. 1- 2, 2011
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Rinconada Park
Palo Alto, CA
Get an early start on picking out a pumpkin (no carving needed) for the fall holidays at the 16th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. This impressive display of over 8,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins, the largest in California, will highlight the handiwork of more than 30 prominent glass artisans. Available in all colors, shapes, and sizes for purchase after the exhibition.
Catch a torchworking demonstration by a Bay Area glass artist, Demetra Theofanous and meet the glass artists in person to learn more about this special art-making process.
The public sale runs Saturday through Sunday and proceeds support the three presenting organizations: the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC), the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF), as well as participating artists.
More events: 6 Top Design Events: Sept. 2-23, 2011
What's on your calendar this weekend? Let us know about your favorite upcoming design events below!
SALE — Oct. 1- 2, 2011
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Rinconada Park
Palo Alto, CA
Get an early start on picking out a pumpkin (no carving needed) for the fall holidays at the 16th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. This impressive display of over 8,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins, the largest in California, will highlight the handiwork of more than 30 prominent glass artisans. Available in all colors, shapes, and sizes for purchase after the exhibition.
Catch a torchworking demonstration by a Bay Area glass artist, Demetra Theofanous and meet the glass artists in person to learn more about this special art-making process.
The public sale runs Saturday through Sunday and proceeds support the three presenting organizations: the Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), the Palo Alto Art Center (PAAC), the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation (PAACF), as well as participating artists.
More events: 6 Top Design Events: Sept. 2-23, 2011
What's on your calendar this weekend? Let us know about your favorite upcoming design events below!
Tim Burton
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Los Angeles, CA
If you're in the L.A. area, be sure to check out the impressive Tim Burton exhibition featuring more than 700 drawings, storyboards, cinematic ephemera and more from the creative mind behind dark and quirky movies such as Beetlejuice and The Nightmare Before Christmas. This display, the third most-attended exhibition in the museum's history, features artwork and objects from Burton's own archive, as well as from studio archives and the private collections of his collaborators.
Not to be missed are two large-scale outdoor artworks: a topiary inspired by Edward Scissorhands and Balloon Boy, and an enormous figure based on an amalgamation of characters that Burton introduced in his book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories.
Check it out before it ends on Halloween!