The 2022 version of London Craft Week saw many outstanding creative experiments from emerging and established makers, designers, and artists. Both local and international visionaries grace the stage of this week-long festival.
The Oslo-based Python was part of this year's London Craft Week and the collective spotlighted "more than 50 examples of Norwegian art, design, and craft." Aptly titled 'Python Place,' the exhibition—which was presented from 11th until 15th of May at Cromwell Place—highlighted sophisticated Norwegian modernism and the influences of Bauhaus on Norwegian design.
Python Place focuses on form, material use, and the intellectual concepts the exhibiting artists, designers, and makers employed. The exhibiting space itself—a Georgian apartment—makes for the perfect site for this event as its paired back aesthetic makes for a great backdrop for the objects.
Bauhaus-Influenced Exhibitions
The Python Place Exhibition Launched for London Craft Week
Trend Themes
1. Bauhaus-influenced Design - The influence of Bauhaus on design continues to inspire contemporary artists and makers, presenting opportunities for creating new interpretations and products.
2. Celebration of Local and International Craft - Craft festivals and exhibitions allow local and international makers to showcase their work, inspiring innovation and collaboration within the industry.
3. Minimalist Exhibition Spaces - Exhibition spaces with pared-back aesthetics offer opportunities to showcase objects and artworks in a clean, unfussy environment.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can leverage the ongoing fascination with Bauhaus-inspired design to explore new forms and collaborations in their work.
2. Design - Designers can draw inspiration from the intersection of craft and modernism highlighted in exhibitions like Python Place to create new and innovative designs.
3. Craft - Craft professionals can participate in craft festivals and exhibitions to showcase their work to wider audiences and connect with other makers and designers.