THE SHAPE OF LIGHT
— ARK X GUBI
ADVERTORIAL
In collaboration with Gubi, and to celebrate the brand’s new lighting collections, Ark Journal’s creative team produced a photo essay inspired by the Californian mid-century modern architectural style. It’s an homage to a period that embraced both art and craft, a time of eclecticism and optimism that was defined by the transition from modernism, an era that was both forward-thinking and outward-looking. It was an epoch suffused with a desire to experiment and with a curiosity about other people’s cultures, and particularly folk art. A deep concern for comfort and nourishing of the spirit resulted in natural materials, ceramic and organic sculptures combined with the cosiness of low-level furniture.
VITRA — ON CRAFT AND INDUSTRY
When Hella Jongerius designed the Vlinder sofa for Vitra she combined her abiding passion for weaving and handcraft with 12 years of research into colours, textures and materials for the Swiss furniture company.
UTZON — THE UNKNOWN HOUSES
Every time you visit a Jørn Utzon building you get new experiences and insights. He had a fantastic talent for placing himself in an individual’s shoes and creating personalised, vibrant architecture for others.
DANH VO AT HOME
The idea of home is constantly shifting for Danh Vo who calls the Berlin apartment he has filled with art and collectible design a nest for him and his boyfriend.
THE SHAPE OF LIGHT
— ARK X GUBI
ADVERTORIAL
In collaboration with Gubi, and to celebrate the brand’s new lighting collections, Ark Journal’s creative team produced a photo essay inspired by the Californian mid-century modern architectural style. It’s an homage to a period that embraced both art and craft, a time of eclecticism and optimism that was defined by the transition from modernism, an era that was both forward-thinking and outward-looking. It was an epoch suffused with a desire to experiment and with a curiosity about other people’s cultures, and particularly folk art. A deep concern for comfort and nourishing of the spirit resulted in natural materials, ceramic and organic sculptures combined with the cosiness of low-level furniture.