Weaving fruitful links between the worlds of
science and
design, this catalog unveils the work of designers who have, in conceptual, technical or poetic ways, questioned the architecture of the Universe and the hidden laws of physics that govern it, bringing to the fore the fundamental questions that drive artists and scientists alike (with a contribution of cosmologist Thomas Hertog).
Whether mathematical or physical, the beauty of cosmic phenomena has captivated mankind since the dawn of time. How do designers capture these realities? How do they convey the forms and principles at work in the Universe through the design of accessible and desirable objects? Some forty projects show how the cosmos and its architecture inspire designers: lamps in the shape of a star or planet, a black hole vase, an electromagnetic pendulum, a mirror that acts as a gravitational lens... Thanks to the contribution of cosmologist Thomas Hertog, this exhibition catalogue weaves fruitful links between the worlds of science and design.
Published following the eponymous exhibition at Centre d'innovation et de design (CID), Grand-Hornu, in 2021-2022.
Featuring Ray & Charles Eames, Arnaud Sprimont, Katie Paterson, Gio Tirotto, Marc Sadler, Simone Fehlinger, Vico Magistretti, Verner Panton, Verner Panton, Nathalie Dewez, Constance Guisset, Oscar Lhermitte, Alex du Preez, Peter Krige,
Jasper Morrison, Elina Ulvio, Unfold, Ingo Maurer, Studio Élémentaires, atelier lachaert dhanis, Caroline Corbasson, CTRLZAK + Nikos Sideris, Yusuké Y. Offhause, Studio Furthermore, Margaux Hendriksen, Studio Nucleo, Xandra van der Eijk & Kirstie Van Noort, AATB, Alan Bogana, Caroline Corbasson, Frederik De Wilde, Astrid Krogh, Roxane Lahidji, Wyssem Nochi, Dennis Parren, Whatever, Bassdrum, Qosmo, Epiphany Works, NOAJ, Laura Couto Rosado, Jean-François D'Or, Andy Gracie, Mathieu Lehanneur, Hongjie Yang, Jesse Visser, Francesco Lo Bue, CTRLZAK, Daniel Malik, Wyssem Nochi, Antonino Spoto, Klaas Verpoest, Vincent Caers, Benjamin Glorieux, Stéphane Detournay.
