Did you go to the Craft Councils new touring exhibition Added Value?? It launched at Design Junction which ran from 20 - 23 September as part of this years London Design Festival. We went along to the opening night and it was fantastic!
Responding to current economic trends, Added Value? questions the value of contemporary craft within the realms of branding and luxury. Reasons why we buy contemporary craft today and how our desire for authenticity, quality and craftsmanship are redefining notions of luxury on a wider scale. It investigates peoples different perceptions of value through six key themes: bespoke, skill, experience, materials, brands and the everyday.
It all very relevant stuff and things that we have been thinking about here in the gallery too. Images:
Simon Hasan, Mannequin's for Fendi, Boiled leather, gold and palladium gilding, PU resin, hot-rolled steel
Bompas and Par, St Pauls Catherdral Jelly
Zoe Arnold, Set of 3 Thinking Earrings
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