ADC on August 23, 2023
Elmgreen & Dragset: On Camouflaging Art Spaces – ADC
When Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset first entered the art world in the early 1990s, they were met with numerous conventions and behavioral codes that they perceived as “a little bit disappointing.” A realization that marked the beginning of the duo’s subversive journey through the art world, transforming museums and...
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ADC on August 3, 2023
Furniture designer Frederik Fialin: On playfulness, experimentation, and never being categorized – ADC
The Danish-born Berlin-based designer Frederik Fialin makes bold yet playful minimalist furniture from hard-wearing, often recycled materials. He relishes the juxtaposition he creates in his pieces, combining elements such as dark construction steel with bright velour padding. Though classically trained as a cabinet maker, Fialin is constantly pushing boundaries and...
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ADC on July 13, 2023
Michael Sailstorfer: Reconstructing The Daily – ADC
The work of German sculptor Michael Sailstorfer revolves around the themes of transformation and temporality, and he frequently emphasizes a dialogue between nature and the human-made world. While his ideas often manifest in the form of objects and installations, the artist continually pushes the boundaries of sculpture, seeking to explore...
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ADC on June 29, 2023
Architect Christopher Sitzler: On The Importance Of Understanding Spaces Before Transforming Them – ADC
A key element in Christopher Sitzler‘s architectural practice is his commitment to analyzing, comprehending, and valuing the unique qualities of existing buildings. Before remodeling a space, he thoroughly delves into a given structure’s contextual background and technical possibilities. An approach that enables him to create elegant and future-proof solutions. We...
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ADC on June 22, 2023
Nicolene Van Der Walt's Wooden Objects Combine Artistic Freedom With Craftsmanship – ADC
Nicolene Van der Walt is a designer, artist, and woodworker who carefully crafts objects made of solid wood. Characterized by her minimalist aesthetic and repetition of geometric forms, Van der Walt designs equally functional and sculptural pieces. Through her background in fine arts and her traditional training in carpentry, her...
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ADC on June 8, 2023
Landfolk Offers A Hand-picked Portfolio Of Denmark, Norway And Germany's Most Unique Holiday Houses – ADC
We were invited by Landfolk, a specialized bookings platform akin to Airbnb but for design lovers, to spend a weekend at one of its summer house listings. With the Danish company’s recent expansion into Germany, we didn’t have to travel far from Berlin to our stylish rural idyll on the...
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ADC on May 30, 2023
ADC Meets BOIR: Crafting Inventions To Highlight The Rich Culinary Culture Of The Mediterranean – ADC
An essential condiment and the indisputable treasure of the sea, salt is a ubiquitous ingredient in our daily lives. But, has the thought of harvesting your own salt ever crossed your mind? For the past years, interdisciplinary Croatian studio BOIR has cherished the time-honored tradition of salt harvesting with their...
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ADC on May 5, 2023
In The Studio With Kim Bartelt, The Artist Producing Deceptive Works Of Art – ADC
German artist Kim Bartelt creates art that meditates on the frailty of our existence through simple forms and translucent colors. A hybrid of painting and sculptures, her canvases are minimalistic, geometric landscapes that capture the fragile connection between the visible and the invisible. We learn more about her intriguing artistic...
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