Art favelas at DESIGNMAI 2006
On
the west coast of the U.S., Graphic Design and Art blend with urban
phenomena. The origins of Graffiti Art and influences of various
sub-cultures ( Mexico, Asia, Surf and Punk Culture ) have a noticeable
effect on Art and Design in the melting pot Los Angeles.
Nine
“artists” from the heart of the mega city L.A., who work at the
crossover of commercial Graphics, Street Art and Art inspired by the
city, are the protagonists presented in the Designmai Exhibition LA-B.
The curation and design of the exhibition was realized by Hidden
Fortress, the agency of Richard Duardo (Los Angeles) and Ingo Strobel
(Berlin) and by Flip Sellin from the Design Studio Coordination
(Berlin).
On display are works by:
Chaz, Camille Rose Garcia, Richard Duardo, Sheppard Fairey, Steve
Olson, Dave Lefner, Courtney Reid, Britt Ehringer, Artemio Rodrigues
On the 64 sqm area, crytalline favela-style housing structures are
created from leftover materials of civilization. Inside these
structures, artistic works photographed by Steve Vaughn (Blade Runner)
are shown on old television sets.
The area becomes a "Microcity", which exhibits the works from Los
Angeles in the form of installations in four “houses”. The intentional
diminishment and distortion of the simple housing structures demands an
increased curiosity from the visitor to be able to exploit the works.
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For the sake of completeness, these "micro-climates" are complemented
by current design objects by Ingo Strobel and Flip Sellin |
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Job:
Idea, Design, Planning, Execution
Extent:
64 qm
Timing:
11/2005 - 05/2006
Duration:
18.05.2006 - 21.05.2006 |
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Team:
Flip Sellin
Ingo Strobel
Photos:
Yves Sucksdorff, Berlin
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