Articles by Anna Sansom

Anna Sansom is a British journalist, based in Paris, who writes about contemporary art, design and architecture.

Ettore Sottsass / The Magical Object by Anna Sansom

Ettore Sottsass / The Magical Object: Totems, typewriters and utopian ideals, all filtered through oriental philosophy - the fascinating world of the founder of the Memphis movement.

Charles Zana: Ithaque by Anna Sansom

Debuting his first furniture collection against the historical backdrop of an eighteenth-century Parisian townhouse.

Objects of Common Interest by Anna Sansom

Objects of Common Interest: From Athens to New York, via Brussels, Milan and Copenhagen, the design duo are gently storming the world. Anna Sansom catches up with them on the eve of their latest show.

Carlo Mollino / Hyperformal Allusions by Anna Sansom

Carlo Mollino / Hyperformal Allusions: A historic set of Mollino furniture, on public view for the first time, enriches the Triennale Milano collection.

Paris Dispatch / September 2021 by Anna Sansom

Paris Dispatch / September 2021: Anna Sansom gives a whirlwind summary tour of the wide range of new collectible design on view this autumn.

Odd and Even by Anna Sansom

Odd and Even: A contemporary curation of sculptural objects set within the light-filled modernist interior of Maison Louis Carré.

Design Duos / Odd Matter by Anna Sansom

Odd Matter: Driven by a shared desire to explore materials and make startling objects.

Summer Shows / South of France by Anna Sansom

Summer Shows / South of France: From Aix-en-Provence to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, The Design Edit brings you the best of the summer exhibitions, mixing art and design.

Artists’ Jewellery from Picasso to Koons: The Diane Venet Collection by Anna Sansom

Artists' Jewellery from Picasso to Koons / The Diane Venet Collection: Collecting, collaborating and sometimes gently persuading – the story of how Diane Venet brought together jewellery made by leading artists of the past century.

The Giacometti: a family of creators by Anna Sansom

The Giacometti / a family of creators: An exhibition that elegantly explores how one family's artistic output crossed freely between painting, sculpture, furniture and architecture.

Athens by Anna Sansom

Athens: Cheap rents and beautiful weather are not the only elements attracting expat designers back to the city – the art and design scene is humming with energy and opportunities.

Luxes by Anna Sansom

Luxes: An exhibition tracing the evolution of luxury and our relationship to it.

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