Hand in Hand: Making in the Modern Age at Mayfair’s Nehru Centre explores the modern making and cultural vernaculars through new and rarely seen works by a panoply of specially selected designers, artists, and makers who are invigorating and reinventing the application of heritage craft skills. The installation will feature Vikram Goyal, Jan Waterston, Tamsin van Essen, Klove Studio, Ane Christensen, Ashiesh Atelier, Marta Sala Editions, Novocastrian, on.entropy, Tarun Tahiliani, Marta Sala Editions, Michèle Oberdieck, Vanderhurd and Zoe Wilson.
Informed by a multitude of regional and global design languages, Hand in Hand: Making in the Modern Age shines a light on both emerging and established makers. It sets out to explore the relationship between culture, materials, tools, and techniques through the work of exemplary contemporary craftspeople in a curated edit at the Nehru Centre, the hub for the Mayfair Design District.
About Curio: Launching in September 2022, Curio is a new online design platform that unearths beautiful furniture, lighting, accessories, and art for aesthetes who seek the out of the ordinary. With a mission to celebrate human creativity and skill, Curio works hand in hand with emerging and established designers and makers from across the world to offer collectible pieces for the home.