Enriching its exhibition programme, each year COLLECTIBLE devises a diverse programme of talks addressing themes around contemporary collectible design, and invites leading figures from various backgrounds to gather together and discuss specific subjects.
Thursday 27 May 2021 at 19:00 on Zoom
For many contemporary art collectors, design is still a dirty word - it is something functional - ‘how can a chair cost this much?’ However, design has no reason to shy away from the sacred confines of fine art. A young market where you can still play a role as a collector, contemporary design collectibles are increasingly catching the eye of young collectors.
Moderated by : Kristen de La Vallière, design curator and editor of say hi to_
With : Edoardo Monti, collector and founder of Palazzo Monti, and also jury member of the Curated Section | Berry Dijkstra, design collector, curator and exhibition maker.
Friday 28 May at 17:30 on Zoom
Design has always been marked by a white CIS male stamp. Already during the era of the Bauhaus women were directed to weaving or ceramics which were believed to be more suitable for women. Gender and race stereotypes are very strong in the design sphere. The resurgence of indegenous design and the merging of the craft, art and design disciplines are welcome ways to make this world more inclusive. What can be done concretely to tackle this?
Moderated by : Kristen de La Vallière, design curator and editor of say hi to_
With : Simone Brewster, spatial designer and artist, creating furniture, jewellery and environments | Prince Jewiti, co-founder of Artskop3437, the new african art and design powerhouse | Amanda Pinatih, Design Curator at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and co-founder of the Design Museum Dharavi in Mumbai, India.
