swarovski crystal palace 'osmosis' by arik levy at milan design week 09

swarovski crystal palace 'osmosis' by arik levy at milan design week 09


general view of swarovski crystal palace 'osmosis' by arik levy
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swarovski crystal palace has been transformed this year into a galaxy of crystal,
masterminded by arik levy. levy has used multidisciplinary approach to reassess
not only crystal palace, but swarovski crystal itself. he has steered crystal palace
towards a series of installations based on the chaton, the most emblematic of
crystal cuts that often bears the label diamond cut.


'crystal lava' and 'chaton superstructure'
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'crystal lava'
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'chaton superstructure' in white
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detail of 'chaton superstructure'
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'chaton' wire frame lights
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'chaton' wire frame light
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general view of swarovsky crystal palace 'osmosis'
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'floor jewels'
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table sculpture set wire
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table sculpture set marble
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table sculpture set
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light installation
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'crystal diamond fusion'
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'crystal diamond fusion' designed in various materials


'crystal diamond fusion'
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'crystal diamond fusion'
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'crystal diamond fusion'
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