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A prototype ceramic chair by Marie & Alexandre takes in the panoramic view from the roof of the Cité Radieuse., has opened to the public once more with an exhibition of collectible, experimental objects by French designers Marie & Alexandre.
A series of the resulting prototypes decorate the apartment with an organic yet modular language: a textured glass table encasing circular holes is reminiscent of Prouvé’s prefabricated panels, and the iron frames of a chair, lounge chair and table were developed during a residency at the Lycée Jean Monnet in Moulins this year. A series of local Salerne red clay tiles, carved with a colourful language of simple patterns, were manufactured at the Alain Vagh tile factory in Draguignan.
For gallerist Bouzidi, Marie and Alexandre represent an emerging generation of designers who approach the industries of craft and manufacturing with humility, eschewing ego for inclusivity and giving credit where it is due – all resulting in a ‘material energy’ that reflects the embedded emotional relationships and stories.
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