The theme this fall at is Moment. Two different meanings in Norwegian and English but equally describing for the chosen theme. English; a moment in time, Norwegian; an important moment. From the Oslo fair I´ll show you some photos from their tendency exhibit, the way Kirsten Visdal and her team has interpreted the theme is truly beautiful and inspiring.
The tendency exhibit at ODF shows us a sum up of the time we live in through furniture and objects from the exhibitors at the fair. The Scandi-Japanese inspired exhibit explores calm, atmosphere, form, materials and the balance between art and design. As a reaction to the rapid technological development we live in Kirsten Visdal (curator of the exhibition) has created calm and serene rooms we want to live in. Scandinavian materials meets Japanese minimalism. Familiar materials feels safe and comforting, sofas with high backs protects us and we want even more the genuine and handmade. Textures to touch and feel – wool, leather, ceramics and wood are all present and important in our homes. Flexible and movable walls is a symbol of the changes our society is going through and also of the modern nomad – the traditional way of living, working and moving is in change. I like the way the slower shift in trends are interpreted in the exhibit, we want furniture and materials that lasts and are more willing to save up for quality than ever before. Interiors are less affected by trends and more by sustainability.
The exhibit is curated by Kirsten Visdal and designed by Kristine Bjaadal. Assistants Andres Kløvstad and Poppy Lawman. Definitely worth experiencing on your own, and new this year is the public Saturday where everyone is welcome at the fair. Go see!
New sofa by Stellar Works, designed by Hallgeir Homstvedt
Paper art by Poppy Lawman on the wall, art installation on the table by Per Olav Sølvberg
Wallpaper from Biri Tapet designed by Anderssen & Voll in the bathroom
Photography © Elisabeth Heier
Elisabeth
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