Daum have been at the forefront of pioneering modern glassmaking for 130 years.
Flourishing in the Decorative Arts Movement and Art Nouveau period, The Daum effect still has so much relevance in our modern world. Daum is now developing rapid prototyping methods by means of digital research
Daum Glass was first famous for creating a glass covering for the electric light in 1920, but has come a long way since. Working with artists Salvador Dali, Paloma Picasso and Roland Topor to name but a few, it is only right that Daum has become the latest member of Lalique’s luxury portfolio which also includes artisanal brand Haviland.
Vase Cerisier Bijoux
Daum fuses together ancient glassmaking techniques with contemporary flair to create decorative crystal pieces inspired by shapes, tones and colours found within the natural world.
The skilled Daum craftsmen who honed their skills have produced some of the most historically important glass pieces. The lost wax and the pâte de cristal techniques are just two revolutionary skills founded in 1968 that are still in practice today.
This iconic style is translated through every collection, including the Paradise range which is instantly recognisable with a focus on subtle pastel hues and a nod to birdlife and flowers. The Birds of Paradise (Oiseau de Paradis) vase for example is meticulously sculpted to make it appear as if the exotic birds are in flight and the vase is in movement.
Vase Oiseau de Paradis
Along a similar vein, the delicate flowers on the Deep Green Cherry Blossom Jewel Vase have been painstakingly polished to achieve a sparkling transparency reminiscent of how they would appear in their natural environment.
Glass ornaments have a new marker set.
For more information, visit http://www.daum.fr. The Daum collection will be on display at Lalique’s boutique on Conduit Street Store, London.
As for Lalique, it’s the 150th Anniversary of Rene Lalique’s birth. To mark this important date in the glass design world, Lalique have release some spectacular pieces.
Green Sans Adieu perfume bottle £3990
The Hommage to Rene Lalique collection includes The Sans Adieu perfume bottle. The Homage collection re-examines and reinterprets the original iconic glass creations, a variant of this bottle first seen in 1905.
Red Serpent vase £3,743.10
The masculine Serpent Vase crafted in striking red crystal showcases the skilled craftsmanship of the Lalique artisans.
Lalique and Daum, exciting times!
Katharine Pooley is a very special, driven individual, with an eye for exquisite luxury interior home design.
In fact, she is in serious demand. Her unique style, well suited to the high end market, has completed projects including a London home in Belgravia, beach villa in Phuket, Thailand, a 16th century castle in Scotland and ski-lodge in Colorado.
The 14 strong interior design team Katharine Pooley has assembled is now complimented by her exclusive boutique in London’s Walton Street. This luxury store operates as a showcase for her elegant interiors and home accessories.
Coming away from the Interior Home Decor , It’s the home accessories I want to draw your attention to. High end homewares that really do have the Katharine Pooley stamp.
Zlata Vase in 24 carat gold and glass - £1,125
Just a simply stunning Vase. The gold works its magic here. In a well designed room, this would shine.
Black Chain Frame in silver and shagreen - £170 Quality written all over this frame. A great bold classic.
Cerro Alpaca, alpaca and black goat horn tray - £225 I love it! Quirky (mad, even!) yet at the forefront of modern styling.
As good as it gets. The interior design is masterful and well thought out.
Clearly, so are the home accessories. A little early perhaps, but what fantastic Christmas gifts these would make.
Harrods has hosted these stunning sculptures and more since 23rd July. British sculptor Eleanor Cardozo launched her full collection of bronze figurative masterpieces’ at Harrods, Knightsbridge which will be on show until Friday 3rd September.
Eleanor Cardozo has recently created something of a buzz. Her impressive sculpting skills have led to massive acclaim and overwhelming responses.
This is the first time in the UK that the bronze artist whole collection has been on display to the public offering a wonderful opportunity for anyone visiting London during the summer to view or invest in her work.
Her bronze art, from miniatures to monuments start at £3,000 and her sepia drawings from £40. Most of her works are limited edition. Figurative sculptors have a new leading talent.
The detail of the pieces really make you appreciate just what an accomplished sculptor Cardozo is. The “fabric” detail on both “Swathe, Bronze” and “Seated nude” is very skilful.
Seated nude
Swathe, Bronze
Classically trained in both sculpture and portraiture in London and Florence, Eleanor has been successfully exhibiting in Europe for the past 20 years. Future exhibitions include Geneva and New York and her schedule for 2011 is already being planned worldwide.
With Britain’s own interest in the forthcoming Olympics (hosts), Eleanor’s pieces on the rhythmic Gymnast are so very relevant.
Ribbon Height with base 180cm
It is hoped to inspire our nation, that anything is possible. Her work reveals the human spirit, its strengths and its ability. Her exhibition is one of inspiration, motivation and aspiration.
One of her collectors has called Eleanor Cardozo the world’s biggest unexploited talent. Looking at the statue sculpture she has created, I think that’s fair comment.
The exhibition is situated by the elegant Georgian restaurant on Harrods fourth floor and runs until 3rd September 2010. It is free to enter and open daily with the stores opening hours.
High Praise for Eleanor Cardozo:
“I have filled my home with works by Eleanor Cardozo. Each piece has an eloquent, feminine, sensual sophistication” Baroness Caroline Fleming TVPresenter, Denmark
“Eleanor captures the strength and sensuality of the female form without losing any of its grace” Tony Fernandes CEO AirAsia
The British Glass Biennale is an exhibition to showcase the rich array of British glass talent with a £11,500 prize fund.
The fusion of raw talent of the young students that exhibit alongside long established and commercially successful artists makes this exhibition fresh and at the forefront of Glass modern design. British Art with Glass has never looked so good.
A distinguished Jury panel selected 96 glass pieces by 62 artists (including 9 students) from 449 pieces entered. What you get is truly inspirational, elegant and contemporary art glass.
A significant amount of lighting has been put forward by the judging panel, notably the stunning, botanically inspired chandelier by the increasingly in-demand artist, James Lethbridge.
James Lethbridge
‘Physalia’ Chandelier £4350
The glass making technique known as lampworking is much in favour amongst contributing artists this year. This exquisitely detailed bowl by Ayako Tani is one such example. She is influenced by memories of watching her Grandmother knitting with wool. She describes her work as …”knitting glass into 3D shapes”.
Folks! by Ayako Tani, £1675
Totally stunning. I had no idea Art for glass could be so progressive.
Manipulating glass to create fabric-like structures is a key theme amongst successful exhibits at the 2010 British Glass Biennale.
Kathryn Wightman is currently undertaking a PhD in glass but her creations have strong connections to textiles and fashion. Her recent work ‘A little bit of Lace’ strives to give a familiar object a new and unexpected perspective. The resulting object is rich in texture and beautifully tactile, certainly not what you might expect from glass.
Cathryn Shilling Kathryn Wightman
‘Synergy Series ii’ £870 each ‘A little bit of Lace!’ £650
Cathryn Shilling fuses strips of glass to form a flat sheet that resembles woven material. These are returned to the kiln for further shaping and the result is a fabric-like glass piece that appears to ‘hang’ and drape just like the real thing.
I didn’t realise just how versatile (and beautiful) Glass could be until I saw these pieces. The inventiveness of these highly talented glass artists is in clear evidence at this exhibition.
Everything that is on show is also available to buy. Prices range from £85 to £11,000. How could you miss this?!
Exhibition dates: 27 August – 11 September 2010The British Glass Biennale is held in the former Royal Doulton - Webb Corbett factory at Ruskin Glass Centre, Stourbridge, West Midlands, For more info, please go to http://www.biennale.org.uk
Stuart Hughes is a maverick artist. His Canvas is the latest gadget, His materials are Gold, Gold and more Gold! From an expensive iPhone to an expensive iPad, his projects offer everyday items with a luxury makeover. Expensive iPhone / Expensive iPad these may be, but truly worth it in value and style.
There is nothing ostentatious about our modern day King Midas’s designs, they are stunning statements and pure works of art. Stuart’s been busy in July, here’s what he has been up to;
The iPhone 4G EXCLUSIVE 24ct solid gold editionThis luxury iPhone took weeks of detailed intricate work to re-create the original chasis of the iPhone in solid gold all by hand. Weighing in at 150 grams of 24ct gold, this is just beautiful. Reasonably Priced @ £21,995, Available now from http://www.stuarthughes.com
The iPhone 4G EXCLUSIVE 24ct solid gold edition
The iPhone 4G FULL Gold edition Apple iPhone 4G, The “Budget” version! Fully embellished in gold, with a further choice of 20ct white gold or 18ct Rose Gold. The handsets are all Sim-Free 32GB, factory unlocked for worldwide use. Available now from Stuart Hughes’s other site, www.goldstriker.co.uk priced @ a very attractive and very affordable £2,195, just over double the price for a standard model.
The worlds 1st iPad coated in 24ct Gold At 2.5 Kilograms this is colossal! A magnificent combination of top of the industry technology and unrivalled craftsmanship was involved in creating this masterpiece. The iPad is the Wi-Fi 3G, 64GB version. This is a limited edition of 25 units to be made. So very special, available from www.stuarthughes.com priced @ £109,995.
iPad SUPREME ICE Edition The worlds 1st solid 18ct white Gold iPad. This is just breathtakingly good. The luxury ipad is the Wi-Fi, 64GB version. This is a limited edition of 50 units to be made. Available from http://www.stuarthughes.com for £79,995.
iPad SUPREME ICE Edition
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More updates as soon as the busiest Man in gold makes contact with Lussorian!
