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Swiss sculptor Christian Bolt offers a fresh answer to the age-old question: what is beauty?

Creative Boom

Throughout his artistic career, which began in 2001, Bolt has been fascinated by the tensions between the sublime and the limited nature of human existence, as well as the dialogue between art and the viewer. What is beauty? These new marble paintings, in contrast, are all about adding ; in other words, they are literally constructive.

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F5: Sarah Jefferys Prizes Sustainable Design, Lots of Natural Light + More

Design Milk

She has been acting principal since the studio’s establishment in 2001 completing numerous residential, commercial, and small institutional designs from new construction, additions, and renovations throughout New England and the United States.

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An Indigenous Film School in Ontario Goes to Venice

Azure Magazine

The institute was founded in 2002 by Dr. Shirley Cheechoo, a multi-award-winning Cree actor, artist and filmmaker who wrote, directed and starred in the 2001 film Bearwalker , the first dramatic feature film to be made by an Indigenous person in Canada. The school decided they’d rather have the bear sculpture instead.)

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Canada’s EQ3 Turns 20: Five of Our Favourite Designs

Azure Magazine

Replay Sofa, 2001. A symbol of the brand’s focus on quality and timelessness, the modern tuxedo-style sofa’s first incarnation was all about its sculptural silhouette — with generously rounded arms and embracing high back, it cut an undeniably striking form. One of EQ3’s inaugural pieces, Replay became an instant classic.

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DM 15th Anniversary: Tanya Aguiñiga Spills the Milk

Design Milk

Tanya first began her business somewhere around 2001, per her estimate, designing, making and selling homegoods. “I’m creating large-scale fiber sculptures in a femme-centered studio, which are sold in galleries. Felt Birds. ” Border Quipu Photo: Gina Clyne. It’s how we pay for mutual aid initiatives.

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F5: David Trubridge on Forward-Thinking Art, Indigenous Voices, + More

Design Milk

He started off with plans to carve wooden sculptures, but in the process of renovating, he unintentionally picked up woodcraft – an easier path to creating furniture. In his early 20s, post university, Trubridge spent a lot of time and energy setting up a workshop in an old stone barn that he was renovating with friends in northern England.

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A Holiday Gift Guide for Every Type of Design Lover

Azure Magazine

Consider this sculptural stoneware a reminder about the importance of balancing work with play. For inspiration, designer Tej Chauhan looked to sets from 2001: A Space Odyssey. With a penchant for bold colours and wild shapes, fans of ’80s postmodernism make a case for thinking outside the box. Assembly desk set by Areaware.