

cut/copy/paste
‘recycled tube lamp’ by castor, 2005 (old lights become new lights)
‘cut/copy/paste’ is a series of exhibitions by the canadian creative agency motherbrand being held as part of the toronto design festival. showcasing creative reuse in canadian design, ‘cut/paste’ is being held at the ROM’s institute for contemporary culture, while the gardiner museum is hosting ‘copy’, an exhibit on imitation in canadian ceramics. the shows will continue running until january 31, 2010. ‘cut/paste’ is the larger of the two shows and features examples of products, craft pieces and objects that showcase covert reuse and obvious sampling. the idea of reuse is deeply rooted in canadian material culture, evolving from first nations adaptations of european products to contemporary designers reworking objects for the sake of art. ‘copy’ at the gardiner museum showcases copying in ceramic wok, from other ceramics, as well as nature.
overview of ‘cut/paste’ at the royal ontario museum
‘this is a lamp’ by tobias wong, 2001 (transforms a philippe stark chair into a lamp)
‘tie clock’ by alan wisniewski for umbra (made using old ties)
’45 nano’ by contexture design, 2008 (reusing an old cassette tape as an ipod case)
‘common chairs’ by cristina covello and andrew reesor, 2008 (made from reclaimed lumber)
‘paper clip chandelier’ by gary ponzo
‘tank lighting’ by castor, 2010 (made from old fire extinguishers)
overview of ‘copy’ at the gardiner museum
‘pine cones and acorns’ by coe & waito
‘inuit’ by cynthia hathaway, 2007
toronto design festival 2010 (12 articles)
radiant dark 2010: assets & values
interior design show 2010
toronto interior design show 2010: studio north
toronto interior design show 2010: buungi
toronto interior design show 2010: prototype
come up to my room 2010
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the VW is decked out in LEGO creations too, including folding tables, a sink, coffee set, gas stove, and artwork.
the VW is decked out in LEGO creations too, including folding tables, a sink, coffee set, gas stove, and artwork.
iconic fashion designer karl lagerfeld dies aged 85
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his death comes after missing his end-of-show-bow during the chanel show at paris fashion week in january because he was unable to attend.
his death comes after missing his end-of-show-bow during the chanel show at paris fashion week in january because he was unable to attend.
alessandro mendini: remarkable projects that will continue to influence the design world
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from a tram stop in germany to a smiling corkscrew named ‘anna g.’, we take a look at some of the late designer's most celebrated work.
from a tram stop in germany to a smiling corkscrew named ‘anna g.’, we take a look at some of the late designer's most celebrated work.
in conversation: stefano boeri on la triennale di milano's expansive plans and new identity
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designboom met architect stefano boeri, who was recently elected president of la triennale di milano, to investigate how he and his team of curators intend to »
designboom met architect stefano boeri, who was recently elected president of la triennale di milano, to investigate how he and his team of curators intend to bring the institution back to its traditional, celebrated roots.
I love that Tobias Wong chair. So smart and clever
I love that Tobias Wong chair. So smart and clever
Looks fantastic! Go Canada Design.