Eminent Australian design retailer stage a “multi-faceted sustainability narrative for our time”, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of acclaimed local and international designers as part of MDW.
Spence & Lyda’s for MDW brings together local designers , , , and , as well as international designers and in a three-part event focusing on the “preciousness of time, talent and planet”.
The first of the three events will take place on March 24 at the NGV Members Lounge, where Spanish designer Álvaro Catalán de Ocón will present his collection of sustainably-made rugs entitled , produced in collaboration with . Woven in yarn made from salvaged PET bottles, the rugs mark the sequel to Álvaro’s award-winning collection of , launched almost ten years ago. Each rug depicts a detailed rendering of an aerial image of the planet’s most polluted rivers, containing a critical message about plastic contamination and waste distribution in our water systems.
Taking place around ‘Plastic Rivers’ will be two exclusive events held at the in Kew. The first of the two, ‘Meet the Designers’, will take place on March 19 and March 26 and will offer a unique opportunity to connect with the stories and mission behind each piece in Futures Collective. The second, ‘After Hours’, will take place on March 22 and will headline with a talk from Álvaro on the story behind ‘Plastic Rivers’, which he initially delivered to an audience at in 2021.
, 44 Walmer Street Kew, and can be accessed from March 17 – March 26 2022, during opening hours. Tickets to Futures Collective are free; no bookings required.
‘Plastic Rivers’ by in collaboration with
‘Plastic Rivers’ by in collaboration with
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‘INNATE 2.0’ by in collaboration with Fiona Lyda ()
‘INNATE 2.0’ by in collaboration with Fiona Lyda ()
‘INNATE 2.0’ by in collaboration with Fiona Lyda ()
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