The imposing forms of Mattia Bonetti’s furniture are often quite evocative. The first three examples here are some of his more rigorous works, which we find to be arresting. They speak to the present and possibility and freedom without being sentimental. We can imagine them working well with modern and antique objects. The last two images (the coffee table and armoire) are more playful examples of his work.
Whether or not they appeal to you aesthetically, this is an artist who is forcing the discussion of design as art, design vs. art etc. into our awareness and that’s important!
The Swiss-born, Paris-based designer is currently showing his work at the Paul Kasmin Gallery in NYC.
Do you like this work?
Mattia Bonetti “Endless Ribbon” console (2012)
Opening tonight at Paul Kasmin in New York: Mattia Bonetti, Liquid Gold, (2013).
oh dear this looks so ~☯ † grunge ☯ †~
“Switched off cities”, Thierry Cohen
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FUNKY PUNK Leopard undercut by Bradley!!
