
Design
Design within the confines of art history is a creative activity or object, most frequently with an industrial or commercial undertone. Objects made under the heading of design are often a reflection of social, political, scientific, and environmental causes. Design has been used as a means to solve problems, as a fundamental objective behind the medium is to create new possibilities or to improve a process. These objects typically are immersive, including an element of interaction between the user and the material itself. At the crux of it all, creators have turned to design as a means to improve the quality of life for humankind. Design is also multidisciplinarity to its core and has been nourished by the arts for centuries.
Design has evidently evolved since its conception. Highly influenced by societal issues and politics, as well as parallel art movements, design objects reflect the period from which they were made. Although similar, it is important to distinguish the difference between design and Decorative Arts, a 19th-century movement known for the creation of art objects. In the century that followed, art and design were undeniably affected by global turmoil and politics, impacting artists universally, resulting in the birth of an array of art movements.
The 20th-century was a period of tremendous artistic upheaval. Design, art, performance, and theater were all tremendously impacted by the two world wars and the Cold War. On top of this, society was rapidly evolving, with rising social and political movements, such as voting rights and women's suffrage. As the world continued to change and progress, so did the world of art. Design belonged to many, if not all, of the major art movements of the 20th-century; including, Art Nouveau, Modernism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and Postmodernism.
Design continued to evolve into the 21st century, paving the way for contemporary design. There are various misconceptions when it comes to contemporary design. Typically, confusion comes into place when the lines are blurred between the terms “design"" and “style."" Many use these words interchangeably, but it is important to note the distinguishing factors. Style is part of the design process. Once you have designed the functionality of the piece you are part of the way to the final design. Beyond this, creators will often ponder the definition of design in the 21st century. Designers and artists have drawn upon various 20th-century movements, such as Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Minimalism, and even, Holywood Regenycy.
Some people oppose the idea that design objects can be considered works of art. However, the borders are porous as some of them emphasize artistic features and are singular and unique. Like artists, designers imagine their pieces as personal creations or are released in limited quantities. Their works are often a means to express their visions of the world. It is important to note that collaborations between artists and designers reinforce the links between these two universes, animated by the same search for beauty. Discover a carefully chosen selection of design objects that span an array of movements, from the past to the present!
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Kong Christmas 2024 Gold edition
Richard Orlinski
Design - 19 x 13.5 x 7 cm Design - 7.5 x 5.3 x 2.8 inch
$575


Still Light By The Light of The Moon - Nature Morte au Clair De Luna Tapestry
Salvador Dali
Design - 137.16 x 90.43 x 2.53 cm Design - 54 x 35.6 x 1 inch
$18,500



Peace Fingers (Gold)
Shepard Fairey (Obey)
Design - 30 x 12 x 8 cm Design - 11.8 x 4.7 x 3.1 inch
$2,029



When Life Boundlessly Flares Up to the Universe
Yayoi Kusama
Design - 30 x 90 x 0.1 cm Design - 11.8 x 35.4 x 0 inch
$879

Brillo Box YP x Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Design - 62 x 60 x 4 cm Design - 24.4 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$1,381





After the Acid Rain (night version)
Yoshitomo Nara
Design - 89 x 35 x 0.1 cm Design - 35 x 13.8 x 0 inch
$3,225


Trumpet Painting YP x JM Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Design - 52 x 52 x 2 cm Design - 20.5 x 20.5 x 0.8 inch
$592

Bearbrick 1000% Jean-Michel Basquiat #10
Bearbrick
Design - 72 x 32 x 22 cm Design - 28.3 x 12.6 x 8.7 inch
$846


Vase femme à la cithare-Bleu
Aurélie Trabaud
Design - 30 x 9 x 8.5 cm Design - 11.8 x 3.5 x 3.3 inch
$620

New Campbell YP x Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol
Design - 62 x 35.5 x 4 cm Design - 24.4 x 14 x 1.6 inch
$592



Set of 2 Carved Porcelain Vases. From Unsung Muses Collection
Alex Hodge
Design - 91.4 x 108 x 25.4 cm Design - 36 x 42.5 x 10 inch
$8,000





Les cadres éclatés (Série de 6 assiettes)
Arman
Design - 55 x 82.5 x 12 cm Design - 21.7 x 32.5 x 4.7 inch
$1,691







Hold Up
Jean-Charles De Castelbajac
Design - 26.5 x 26.5 x 2 cm Design - 10.4 x 10.4 x 0.8 inch
$2,244






Tintin & Milou (L’étoile mystérieuse)
Georges Remi (Hergé)
Design - 12 x 12 x 12 cm Design - 4.7 x 4.7 x 4.7 inch
$1,353 $1,218



She Loves Me (bronze vase)
Erte Tirtoff
Design - 19.1 x 33 x 24.1 cm Design - 7.5 x 13 x 9.5 inch
$3,950 $2,963








New York YP x Keith Haring
Keith Haring
Design - 52 x 52 x 4 cm Design - 20.5 x 20.5 x 1.6 inch
$536



Table - Paysage dans un nuage
Claude Gilli
Design - 70 x 60 x 65 cm Design - 27.6 x 23.6 x 25.6 inch
$10,147



Blue and Green Sommerso vase
Josef Hospodka
Design - 20.5 x 14 x 14 cm Design - 8.1 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch
$326 $300


Escritorio
Ariel Elizondo Lizarraga
Design - 70 x 105 x 65 cm Design - 27.6 x 41.3 x 25.6 inch
$2,819




Fountain vase, série Zephyr
Polina Shutova
Design - 33 x 24 x 12.5 cm Design - 13 x 9.4 x 4.9 inch
$789





Cheri Samba - J'aime la couleur
The Skateroom
Design - 80 x 20 x 2 cm Design - 31.5 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,630






Vase avec Decoration Pastel (Ramie 190)
Pablo Picasso
Design - 32 x 22 x 16 cm Design - 12.6 x 8.7 x 6.3 inch
$34,000



Maeduep; An aubergine and A Cicada. Candle sconce / Backflow Incense
WKND Lab
Design - 102.9 x 43.9 x 18.8 cm Design - 40.5 x 17.3 x 7.4 inch
$3,310





Deconstructed Mouse (Mono)
Matt Gondek
Design - 26.7 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm Design - 10.5 x 8 x 8 inch
$1,353








Untitled #414 (Clowns. 2003)
Cindy Sherman
Design - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Design - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$3,101
