Sujata Burman is a writer and editor based in London, specialising in design and culture. She was Digital Design Editor at Wallpaper* before moving to her current role of Head of Content at London Design Festival and London Design Biennale where she is expanding the content offering of the showcases.
Garlands, green chillies and rangoli: a taste of India has landed in Milan with the ‘Indian Tiny Megastore’ in 5vie district for. 'I wanted to share India’s story, forms and materiality with a 21st Century vision in a more accessible way for a wider audience,' says Gunjan Gupta, founder of contemporary design platform Ikkis and designer of the installation. The multi sensory experience sees a tablescape surrounded by 21 design moments set up like an Indian supermarket.
The contemporary wares of Ikkis, including vessels made of terracotta coated copper, are surrounded by cultural motifs and offerings, from coconuts to flowers, mangoes to diyas. 'It’s important to me that people leave the exhibition with a renewed sense of India leaving behind the common stereotypes associated with the country,' Gupta explains.The essence of India is further explored in the installation's ‘supermarket’ backdrop.
Seoul-based Niceworkshop caught the design world’s attention with its inaugural collection dedicated to the humble bolt.
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