It was, of all things, a magazine article that sparked the idea that led to designer India Mahdavi\u2019s latest exhibition. In 2018, The New Yorker published a sprawling report on current research being done on ruins unearthed from Greek and Roman archaeological sites. The conclusion these archaeologists had reached after...
. Everything was coloured. They were all painted in very strong pigments,’ she explains. This little known fact provided the conceptual underpinning of ‘Achromia’, her latest show with Carwan , a reimagining of some of her most iconic furniture pieces totally stripped of colour.
As followers of the prolific furniture and interior designer’s work know, colour is the guiding force in most of what she creates. Her concept for London-based restaurant Sketch, for instance, first doused the Mayfair dining room in bubblegum pink , and later in shades of saffron and gold for its 2022 redesign. Or her luscious wallpapers for De Gournay, which feature references to surrealist painter de Chirico’s mind-bending canvases and figurative scenes inspired by.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Spend your weekend at London’s best gallery restaurantsWhether you\u2019re winding down after a day spent at London\u2019s museums, looking for a reliable spot to catch up with friends, or taking in some culture in the Somerset countryside, our edit of some of the best\u00a0gallery restaurants offers the perfect way to enjoy the bank holiday weekend.\u00a0\nOchre...
Read more »
Socceroos come from behind to beat Jordan in World Cup qualifier warm-upA brace of set-piece goals enabled the Socceroos to warm up for next week's World Cup play-off with a 2-1 win over Jordan in Qatar
Read more »
Original Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter defends the DC superheroLynda Carter spent the first day of Pride Month defending the iconic superhero Wonder Woman as a queer icon.
Read more »
Original Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter defends the DC superheroLynda Carter spent the first day of Pride Month defending the iconic superhero Wonder Woman as a queer icon.
Read more »
King Richard star Aunjanue Ellis reveals she is bisexual: 'I am queer'The King Richard actress, 53, speaking with Variety in a piece published Wednesday, said that she previously hadn't spoken about her sexuality, as 'nobody asked.'
Read more »
Queen's iconic rainbow fashion as we mark The Platinum JubileeThroughout her Majesty's 70 year reign, one style trait has always remained true - her signature use of colour, which she has embraced with flair for a very special reason
Read more »