Desarting # 1

Where visual design and industrial design mutually attract and distract

15 Feb 2008
2 Mar 2008

A mapping of art and design practices that focuses on the similarities and differences, the tensions and the bridges. Desarting is a case study of the act of visualising communication: it reveals the possibilities and its applications with respect to various autonomous qualities and engaging opportunities.

A monthly series will bring together creative entrepreneurs trained as designers and as artists to showcase their unique practices in the new Onomatopee project space. A critical writer will follow them and together they will mutually and publicly endeavour to describe their practices, starting with an honest personal approach.

Each opening will feature a public discussion between the artist, the designer and the writer. The forum will take place within the setting of the presentation.

Desarting # 1 will cover Charles van Otterdijk (artist), Floris Hovers (designer) and Iris Peters (critic).