Articles by Anna Sansom
Anna Sansom is a British journalist, based in Paris, who writes about contemporary art, design and architecture.
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Hervé Van der Straeten / FUN RIDE: Deceptive in their simplicity, many of the French designer’s pieces are technically complex feats of workmanship.
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A broad range of work from designers responding to our current social and ecological predicaments - eliciting despair but also humour.
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After the Wall / Design since 1989: Thirty years ago the Iron Curtain started to buckle. As this show reveals, the impact of that moment has resonated on every level - including design.
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Mondo Mendini – The World of Alessandro Mendini: Invited to curate an exhibition of the art that inspired him, in the building he designed, Mendini’s swansong is full of humour, colour and counterpoint.
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French Design Sales: November 2019: The collectible design market continues to generate strong interest, but in a competitive market, only the exceptional pieces hit the high notes.
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Vincenzo De Cotiis: For his first exhibition at Carpenters Workshop Gallery in Paris, Vincenzo De Cotiis has created a new collection of shimmering works inspired by Japan and the theme of iridescence.
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Piasa / Italian Design Sale: Two leading Milanese design galleries add pizzazz to Piasa's autumn Italian Design sale, headed up by a Gio Ponti commode.
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Brussels Design September: Design enthusiasts were treated to a focus on ceramics and the opportunity to visit makers in their studios.
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Guillaume Taslé d'Héliand: Guillaume Taslé d'Héliand charts the development of his evolving collectible design fair, and discusses the emergence of Lebanese design.
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Vincent Darré at 'Puces, Mon Trésor': At a festival to celebrate the world-renowned antique markets of Paris, The Design Edit caught up with its flamboyant ambassador, French interior designer Vincent Darré.
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