

Art that you can touch
Art just for looking at. But times are changing. Figurative drawings or abstract shapes now also adorn everyday objects where touching is a must.
The last time I was in the museum, I saw a supervisor rushing towards me. I had probably exceeded the safe distance when I stood in front of a photorealistic oil painting by the artist Gerhard Richter. The contemporary painter copies black and white photographs so realistically that they look like a photograph from a distance. Brushstrokes are only visible from close up. Art historians refer to this effect as photographic impressionism. It exerts a magical attraction on me. Nevertheless, I would never think of touching the painting for fear of damaging something.
In contrast, when it comes to contemporary compositions by brands such as Kollektiv Vier, Schoenstaub or ZigZagZurich have no fear of contact. Her designs combine art and craftsmanship. This results in designs that everyone can get up close and personal with.
As if drawn

Watery gradients like with watercolours



Like an oil painting


In the three-dimensional area, there are designs that look confusingly similar to sculptures because they skilfully hide their function behind their appearance. I'll show you a selection of them in the next article. Follow me if you would like to have it on your screen.
Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.