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We are excited to finally reveal the latest film from Mint’s latest exhibition ‘Elements of Craft’ by Dan Joyce.  The filming began during the Mint private view so be sure to keep an eye out for some familiar face !

Soundtrack by Bonobo – Cirrus

 

 

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Marcus Tremonto specialises primarily in experimental technology-driven lighting, aiming to decontextualize and repurpose traditional designs. For this years LDF exhibition at Mint, Marcus created a series of adapted objects with intricately patterned custom circuits only becoming connected when placed on an array of unique conductive surfaces. The almost living design of the Pelle Condoctivo collection further explores and broadens the possibilities of the function of surface. The hand-cut circuit pattern reflects the story of a Paper Mill and its rather desolate future, as it is expected that virtually every material will become technology-based. The Paper Mill depicted on the vases not only shows the soon-outdated way of paper production but it also represents the very technology that will cause its demise.  Continue reading to see more images of the pieces Marcus created for this years show Elements of Craft.

67-MINT-LDF14-183Pelle Conductivo Wall Installation for LDF 2014

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If you were one of the many design enthusiastic who descended upon London for this years design festival hopefully you made Mint one of your ‘must-see’ design destinations !  For those of you who didn’t make it to the exhibition or you would like a visual reminder please continue reading for a selection of images by our photographer Inge Clemente.  If you have any questions about the pieces shown in the images you can contact us at info@mintshop.co.uk.

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For  this years LDF exhibition, Lina curates an exhibition focusing on the influence of craft in design. Pieces by Angelo Mangiarotti and Roy McMakin present classics from the 70s & 80s that are set against works by over 40 established and emerging designers to create a visual harmony of contrasts. The exhibition opens from 10.30am on Saturday 13th and runs until Tuesday 30th of September.  We look forward to seeing you all during the festival !

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