Uta Studio: Exploring the Physical Language of Wood
Brazilian artist and designer Breno Caetano, founder of Uta Studio in Brussels, moves fluidly between sculpture and design, tradition and movement. His background as a dancer shapes a tactile approach to wood, where each gesture becomes part of the form. Through techniques rooted in both Japanese and Amazonian craft, Breno explores repair, coexistence, and the quiet rhythm between the hand and the material.
Arne Jacobsen: Master of Architecture, Design and Integration
Few designers have left such a complete and enduring mark on modern living as Arne Jacobsen. Trained as an architect, he designed not just buildings but every element within them. From door handles to chairs, lamps to cutlery, his vision of total design shaped the way we think about form and function in everyday life.
Patrick Carpentier: A Poetic Landscape of Form and Language
At Claroscuro we begin our new section on contemporary design with the work of Patrick Carpentier, a Brussels-based artist whose practice moves between sculpture, photography, installation and curatorial projects. In his hands simple forms become carriers of meaning, shaped by tension, balance and material presence.
Tommaso Barbi: At the Crossroads of Sculpture and Living
The Italian interiors of the 1960s and 1970s saw a surge of designers who blurred the boundary between decorative object and functional furniture. Among them, Tommaso Barbi carved out a distinct place with his lamps and furnishings that transformed natural forms into sculptural design.
Erich Dieckmann: A Lasting Legacy
Welcome to another edition of In Depth, our regular feature where we take a closer look at a designer or artist connected to something available at Claroscuro. Today we focus on Erich Dieckmann, a leading figure in early modernist furniture design and a key contributor to the Bauhaus movement.
Design Notes: The Power of Patina
Patina isn't a flaw, it's a sign of authenticity. It softens grand pieces, tones down shiny surfaces, and adds warmth to a room. At Claroscuro, we see patina as something to celebrate, not hide. It's a visible reminder of a life well lived.
Leonor Fini: Where Fantasy and Femininity Collide
Fini carved her own path, famously refusing to officially join the Surrealist movement despite being a central and highly respected figure within their circle. Her art, much like her life, celebrated autonomy, mystery, and a profound, often unsettling, beauty.
The Art of Contrast
For our weekly design note, we're exploring the power of contrast, not just in colour and texture, but in artfully placing different styles and eras together. At Claroscuro, we believe creating fresh, timeless spaces is about embracing the beauty of design from various periods.