Design Days Dubai, March 2013
Slice Chess Set by Simon Hasan, Represented at Design Days Dubai by Gallery Libby Sellers
The Crafts Council, operating as the British Crafts Council within an international context, will take a group of contemporary craft makers, gallery owners and educators to the design fair - Design Days Dubai - from 18-21 March 2013.
The Crafts Council supports the creative and commercial growth of individual craft makers, galleries and craft organisations from Britain. And with the support of UK Trade & Investment it will take four leading commercial galleries and a mission of high-profile advocates to Design Days Dubai.
Eighteen makers, all of whom are based in Britain, will be represented by Gallery Libby Sellers, Gallery SO, Marsden Woo Gallery and Vessel Gallery. Makers include Max Lamb, David Clarke, Simone ten Hompel, Peter Marigold and Martin Smith.
Full list of galleries and makers;
Gallery Libby Sellers ; Fabien Cappello, Fredrikson Stallard, Simon Hasan, Max Lamb, Peter Marigold and Rolf Sachs.
Gallery SO ; David Clarke, Michael Rowe, Hans Stofer and Simone ten Hompel
Marsden Woo Gallery ; Ken Eastman, Chun Liao, Robert Marsden, Martin Smith
Vessel Gallery ; Heather Gillespie, Simon Moore, George Papadopoulos and Liam Reeves
The Crafts Council will also contribute to the Design Days Dubai talks and film public programme in order to provide an educational, cultural and commercial perspective on British contemporary craft.
The Crafts Council is exploring its export potential to the emerging markets of the Middle East and Asia whilst continuing its domestic activity, including COLLECT: the international art fair for contemporary objects, at the Saatchi Gallery, London, from 10 -13 May 2013.
Images
Hi res images are available on request – media@craftscouncil.org.uk
Quotes
“British craft makers combine excellent knowledge of their material with a high level of technical skill, creativity and innovation. It is authentic, unique, highly collectible and respected worldwide. We are looking forward to taking a mission to Design Days Dubai in order to help realise the full export and investment potential of British craft.” Rosy Greenlees, Executive Director, Crafts Council
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For further information on the Crafts Council at Design Days Dubai please contact Jill Read, Communications Manager, Crafts Council, +44 (0) 20 7806 2549 / media@craftscouncil.org.uk
For further information on Design Days Dubai please contact Brunswick Arts, +44 (0) 20 7936 1290 / designdaysdubai@brunswickgroup.com,
Notes to Editors
About Design Days Dubai
Design Days Dubai is the first fair in the Middle East and South Asia dedicated to collectible and limited edition furniture and design objects. Their goal is to present, both regional and internationally, the best of design to collectors and a wide audience of design enthusiasts.
Through strong cooperation with local partners and a diverse educational programme, they aim to strengthen greater appreciation and understanding for design as a form of applied arts. Design Days Dubai encourages the involvement of emerging talent from the region and acts as focal point for the global design and art community, while becoming a vibrant addition to the region’s cultural scene.
www.designdaysdubai.ae @DesignDaysDubai
About Gallery Libby Sellers
Gallery Libby Sellers was launched in 2007 with the remit to support critical and progressive designs. Since then Sellers has established her eponymous gallery as a serious contributor to the design world and the careers of the designers in her stable.
www.libbysellers.com @GalleryLSellers
About Gallery SO
Gallery S O, London, was founded by Felix Flury in 2009. Its premise is to show artwork which is on the borderline between art and design. The gallery‘s main focus is on the contemporary object, which through inherent grace of form and materials is able to convey diverse narratives reflecting the attitude and expressive intentions of the artist/maker. The aim is to question the perception of contemporary art objects and jewellery, while providing insight into the influences, processes and applied concepts that shape the creative input.
www.galleryso.com
About Vessel Gallery
Vessel is a store-cum-gallery based in Notting Hill, London. We aim to be a modern Mecca for all those who appreciate good design & beauty in their life, both to look at and to use. The best contemporary glass and ceramic pieces available have been sourced globally. Here you can view a taster selection of our ranges which cover iconic Scandinavian functional design, (Hackman, Stelton, Iittala, Orrefors, Arabia), flamboyant, collectible Italian art glass (Venini, Salviati, Arcade), plus the best of home grown talent.
www.vesselgallery.com @VesselLondon
About Marsden Woo
Located in the heart of Clerkenwell, London, MARSDEN WOO GALLERY shows innovative work in the applied arts from internationally recognised artists and talented newcomers. The Main Gallery hosts a programme of solo and small group exhibitions featuring new work from gallery artists and specially invited guests. Further extensive collections of important work, both contemporary and from the recent past, can be viewed by appointment in our basement space.
www.marsdenwoo.com
About UKTI
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets, and encourage the best overseas companies to look to the UK as their global partner of choice.
http://www.ukti.gov.uk @UKTI
