Maniera dedicates an exhibition solely to the function and form of “the corner”, a generic spatial type that has always been a prominent motif in art, design, and architecture. “Corners” brings together works by architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen, photographer Bas Princen and Sophie Nys with her corner cabinet in yellow pine.
Corners
Maniera gallery in Brussels presents an exhibition entirely devoted to ‘corners’ in architecture and design, with works from OFFICE, Trix & Robert Haussman and Bas Princen.
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- 31 January 2017
- Brussels
Boxes by Trix and Robert Haussmann, curated by Niels Olsen and Fredi Fischli of Studiolo, comprises a set of variations on plywood boxes with seemingly missing corners. In this new series of works, these architect-designers pursue their lasting interest in the identification of spatial specimens pertaining to a “Manierismo Critico”. Similarly, with its Corner Chair OFFICE kgdvs adheres to the idea that design should not desperately attempt to reinvent itself: the tradition of understanding the principles and updating them is enough.
Corners
Maniera
27–28, Place de la Justice
Brussels