Mini Design Tour - November 2020
Published on 31 October 2020
Each month, MINI and Maison&Objet share their hand-picked selection of three exciting design events that await you on and offline. This November, they’re turning the spotlight on heritage and design with an illuminating exhibition on the work of designer Enzo Mari; looking at upbeat associations with a British take on French-style hospitality; and discussing recycling and invention with a product that’s innovative and virtuous in equal measure.
Essential design
88 years of age, 60 years of design, a critical and inspiring voice: Enzo Mari’s work and thinking have influenced many generations of designers. The exhibition dedicated to him at the Triennale Milano opened barely two days after the Italian master and design theorist’s time in this world came to an end. Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist in conjunction with Francesca Giacomelli, the event does so much more than document Mari’s profusion of work. A long list of international artists and designers, including Adelita Husni-Bey, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, Adrian Paci, Nanda Vigo and Virgil Abloh, have all put together specific installations paying tribute to his life.
Enzo Mari curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist with Francesca Giacomelli
Triennale Milano
Until April 18th 2021
Vibrant aestheticism
That’s how the owners of the Hôtel des Deux Gares in Paris describe the work of the talented and multi-faceted English artist Luke Edward Hall. Keen for each of his venues to relate a unique story through their decor, Adrien Gloaguen, the founder of the Touriste hotel group, made the conscious decision to invite an up-and-coming designer to take the design reins at each address. In this new establishment opened with his associate Antoine Raccat, the story is quirky yet cosy, comforting yet unnerving. Colours, eras, styles and motifs clash or intertwine. The end result of the trio’s collaboration? An exuberant and accessible hotel.
Hôtel des deux gares
1, Rue Des Deux Gares
Paris
Virtuous materials
MINI Urban Profiles shine a light on the architects and designers responsible for designing tomorrow’s cities and lifestyles. One of them is Clarisse Merlet, a FAIRE 2017 winner, who came up with an innovative building material created from recycled waste. FabBRICK develops bricks made from textile industry scraps that can be used in a whole host of clever and creative ways. Here, the young architect chats about the inspiration behind her innovative “FabBricks”, and how their fabulous properties open the door to a plethora of possibilities.
MINI Urban Profiles Clarisse Merlet
