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The 2016 PAD LONDON

PAD LONDON, Berkeley Square, London W1, 3rd-9th October 2016

 

Matrice, Patrice, 2015 Fabrice Hyber, Vase d'Igny Pièces uniques, porcelaine Hight: 40 cm, diamètre: 11 cm Courtesy of Sevres

Matrice, Patrice, 2015
Fabrice Hyber, Vase d’Igny
Pièces uniques, porcelaine
Hight: 40 cm, diamètre: 11 cm
Courtesy of Sevres

This is the tenth edition of this Fair which combines design and art in a special way that appeals to international collectors.  Some sixty-six international galleries are taking part, including fourteen newcomers.

Christopher Duffy Abyss Horizon, 2016 High grade wood from Forest Stewardship Council managed forests and other controlled sources, glass, Courtesy of Sarah Myerscough

Christopher Duffy
Abyss Horizon, 2016
High grade wood from Forest Stewardship Council managed forests and other controlled sources, glass,
Courtesy of Sarah Myerscough

Among the latter is Sarah Myerscough who brings an exciting group of sculptural pieces to the Fair.  The Opera Gallery, also a newcomer, is bringing a display of works by Picasso and Léger as well as examples of Pop Art.

Fernand Leger Les Quatre Acrobates, 1954 Courtesy of Opera Gallery

Fernand Leger
Les Quatre Acrobates, 1954
Courtesy of Opera Gallery

Whether you are looking for an artefact from the 1st Millennium BC or the latest contemporary design PAD is the place to come to.

Nic Fiddian Green Dawn, 2016 Pendant, Blue Chrysomenlanite and 18k gold Courtesy of Louisa Guinness Gallery

Nic Fiddian Green
Dawn, 2016
Pendant, Blue Chrysomenlanite and 18k gold
Courtesy of Louisa Guinness Gallery

 

Exceptional Large Fruit Tray in Stoneware. Unique Piece. Jane Levy - Sevres Manufacture France, Sevres, dated 1939 H tray : 9 cm / 3.5 in. L tray : 69 cm / 27.2 in. D tray : 52 cm / 20.5 in. H fruits max : cm / in. Courtesy of DIDIER LUTTENBACHER , Atelier DL

Exceptional Large Fruit Tray in Stoneware. Unique Piece.
Jane Levy – Sevres Manufacture
France, Sevres, dated 1939
H tray : 9 cm / 3.5 in.
L tray : 69 cm / 27.2 in.
D tray : 52 cm / 20.5 in.
H fruits max : cm / in.
Courtesy of DIDIER LUTTENBACHER , Atelier DL

 

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A Surreal Touch

Claude Lalanne – Butterflies, Bijoux & Objets, Louisa Guinness Gallery, First Floor, 45 Conduit Street, London W1, until 29th July 2016

Claude Lalanne, Jules et Jim, 2015, Small Sculptures, bronze and steel, 6.0 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm, edition of 40 courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

Claude Lalanne,
Jules et Jim, 2015,
Small Sculptures, bronze and steel, 6.0 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm, edition of 40
courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

This show celebrates some fifty years of output by the renowned designer Claude Lalanne, who is also known for the sculptural work created with her husband François-Xavier Lalanne.

Claude Lalanne, Flower Pin, 2015, Brooch, galvanised copper, 11.0 x 11.0 cm, unique, courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

Claude Lalanne,
Flower Pin, 2015,
Brooch, galvanised copper, 11.0 x 11.0 cm, unique,
courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

The works reveal a more personal, surreal side to the artist and reflect her friendships with Man Ray and Dali. Some of the works on show come from the artist’s private collection and there are also two works from the famous 1967 “Empreinte Series” on which she collaborated with Yves Saint Laurent.

Claude Lalanne, Mimosa, ca.1970, Necklace, polished bronze dore, 35.8 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm, edition of 250 courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

Claude Lalanne,
Mimosa, ca.1970,
Necklace, polished bronze dore, 35.8 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm, edition of 250
courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

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Claude Lalanne, Collier Groseilles, ca. 1980 - 2005, silver, diameter 12.3 cm, pod length 8.4 x 3.0 cm, unrealised Art Cural edition of 150, courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

Claude Lalanne,
Collier Groseilles, ca. 1980 – 2005,
silver, diameter 12.3 cm, pod length 8.4 x 3.0 cm, unrealised Art Cural edition of 150,
courtesy of the artist and Louisa Guinness Gallery,

Ron Arad

Ron Arad Rocks! Louisa Guinness Gallery, First Floor, 45 Conduit Street, London W1, until 8th April 2016

Ron Arad Rocks Necklace (9), 2016 silk and silicon 32 x 13 x 4 cm.

Ron Arad
Rocks Necklace (9), 2016
silk and silicon
32 x 13 x 4 cm.

This rather special show brings new jewellery which is either unique or part of an edition to our attention. All are the work of the celebrated artist, architect and designer Ron Arad.

Ron Arad Rocks Earrings (1), with posts, 2015 18k gold and silicon left: 2.6 x 3.3 cm right: 3.0 x 4.0 cm unique

Ron Arad
Rocks Earrings (1), with posts, 2015
18k gold and silicon
left: 2.6 x 3.3 cm
right: 3.0 x 4.0 cm
unique

The striking Rock pieces – necklaces, earrings and bracelets – are made from silicon which the artist has sculpted into irregular shapes which incorporate pieces of colourful silk to create a stained glass effect.  Although solid and heavy in appearance they are surprisingly light to wear.

Ron Arad Hot Ingo Earrings, 2015 silver rods with red laser sintered polyamide 10 x 2.5 x 2.5cm edition of 100

Ron Arad
Hot Ingo Earrings, 2015
silver rods with red laser sintered polyamide
10 x 2.5 x 2.5cm
edition of 100

The Hot Ingo earrings are made from sintered polyamide and their shape can be expanded and contracted along the precious metal rod to suit individual taste while Naja a solid quartz lens pendant surrounded by a vermeil or silver coil is both elegant and practical as the quartz lens can also be used as a magnifying glass.

Gallery owner Louisa Guinness sums it up:  “I have always been inspired by Ron’s work. I am astonished by his consistent ability to solve practical problems with simplicity, intelligence and aesthetic panache. Take Naja not only beautiful and wearable but an ingenious solution to the middle aged drama of short sightedness.”

What more can one ask for!

Ron Arad Naja, Free Hand, 2015 silver with quartz lens weight: 50 grams approx. diameter: 6.5cm approx. edition of 25

Ron Arad
Naja, Free Hand, 2015
silver with quartz lens
weight: 50 grams approx.
diameter: 6.5cm approx.
edition of 25

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