‘Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth House’ (18 March – 1 October 2023) offers a novel point of view on the house's interiors and contemporary design, through a series of works by some of today’s most celebrated designers
publishedAt Chatsworth House, contemporary design and craft have always been placed in conversation with historical artefacts and interiors. The Peak District National Park mansion boasts a collection of pieces by global contemporary creatives, commissioned by the Cavendish family and strategically combined into the 16th century interiors.
The exhibition features new commissions from Joris Laarman, Andile Dyalvane, Ndidi Ekubia, Faye Toogood and Jay Sae Jung Oh, while the house also becomes a setting for works by Chris Schanck, Ettore Sottsass, Formafantasma, Max Lamb, Fernando Laposse, Joseph Walsh, Michael Anastassiades, Ini Archibong, Samuel Ross, Najla El Zein and Wendell Castle.
For example, Seattle-based Korean designer Jay Sae Jung Oh's chair, part of a series made with found objects structured into furniture shapes by tying them with thin leather, is made of musical instruments and placed in the house's State Music Room. Or Michael Anastassiades' bamboo lamps, strategically installed in the library to illuminate the room, their light glowing on the golden decorations on the ceiling.
Also outside in the Salisbury Lawn are newly commissioned pieces by Dutch designer Joris Laarman, whose work blends technology, mathematically complex formulas and a particular attention to the natural world. The ‘Symbio Benches’ are conceived to host microhabitats in carved channels where a special cement encourages the growth of moss and lichen, which will become established within the structure across time.
'Chatsworth is a compelling place to reflect on design,' reads a statement penned by the two curators. 'Wherever you look, in Chatsworth, the house looks back. At every step, you find yourself reflected.'
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Strapping a rearview mirror to an FPS should not work this wellHellscreen's first episode delivers some devilish, twisty levels to pair with its bewilderingly well-implemented central mechanic.
Read more »
House blast pair 'so lucky to come out of it'A 14-year-old boy was thrown in the air and hit the ceiling in his bedroom after suspected gas blast.
Read more »
Adebayor shows off incredible house with luxury cars, pool and home cinemaEmmanuel Adebayor has displayed the fruits of his labour with an Instagram tour of his incredible house. The former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City forward scored 207 goals in 593 appearance…
Read more »
Remote Yorkshire Dales house sparks worldwide sale interestThe dilapidated cottage has no mains water or electricity and is a mile away from the nearest road.
Read more »
Remote Yorkshire Dales house sparks worldwide sale interestIt has no mains electricity or water, and you can't drive a car up to the house - but this cottage has been seen by millions online. Read more:
Read more »