Exchange. Collect. More. — Harry Bertoia

Tod Donobedian visits Detroit and discovers more about the 1st American city named a City of Design by UNESCO. Walk with him through the city and The S. pace Detroit as he sees pieces by Piero Fornasetti, Paul Evans and Harry Bertoia.

"Not only does their collection pay its respects to Detroit’s past, but it also puts forth a robust vision for the future."

Great design read! This feature has it all~guided by Anthony Barzilay Freund, editor in chief and director of fine art at 1stdibs.com

http://coveteur.com/2017/04/06/new-midcentury-modern-furniture-designers/

Full feature here Written: Catherine Anspon + Photography: Max Burkhalter + Direction: Michelle Avina Gaea II served as a showcase for Professor Zemanek’s utopian ideals, whose social justice component is in keeping with current times. The home today also functions as a private gallery for The Exchange Int. Six-figure Paavo Tynell Snowflake hanging chandelier. Barkley hopes to write a volume about the late Finnish lighting innovator whose auction record has soared to $198,000. The religious scene is by an unknown Mexican artist; dated 1957, it hints at influence from the Mexican muralists. Below: Paul Evans "Argente" Cube, chairs by Danish...

Read full interview

http://plastolux.com/curation-by-the-exchange-int.html#.WQjNMMkpDB

Plus read the Incollect feature "Mid Century Design Meets High Fashion"

https://www.incollect.com/articles/mid-century-design-meets-high-fashion-at-new-york-fashion-week