In September of 2017, Brooklyn studio Fernando Mastrangelo launched an experimental furniture exhibition that showcased the talents of emerging artists and designers. In 2018, the creative firm organizes a second edition. Dubbed ‘In Good Company/ Material Culture,’ these kinds of gatherings are important for a few reasons. For one, the initiative is incredibly beneficial to community-building and for networking purposes. Secondly, it truly gives young talent the opportunity to be noticed and to gain traction and inspiration for their career. Thirdly, such an endeavor also highlights experimental furniture that challenges conventional materials, aesthetics, and forms.
Fernando Mastrangelo’s ‘In Good Company/ Material Culture’ exhibit displays the effect of post-industrial materials and techniques in design. The experimental furniture display invites creatives like Aaron Blendowski, Jessica Martin, Erica Sellers, Brecht Grander, Dove Drury Hornbuckle and more.
Photo Credits: Cary Whittier
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Emerging Designers
- Furniture exhibitions like 'In Good Company/ Material Culture' provide a platform for emerging designers to showcase their work and gain recognition in the industry.
- Community-building
- Experimental furniture exhibitions foster a sense of community among artists and designers, creating opportunities for collaboration and networking.
- Challenging Conventional Design
- Displays of experimental furniture challenge traditional materials, aesthetics, and forms, paving the way for disruptive innovations in the design industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Furniture Design
- The 'In Good Company/ Material Culture' exhibition provides an opportunity for the furniture design industry to discover innovative materials and techniques from emerging designers.
- Art and Design Community
- Experimental furniture exhibitions like this contribute to the growth and development of the art and design community, allowing for artistic exploration and inspiration.
- Materials and Techniques
- Exhibitions showcasing experimental furniture highlight post-industrial materials and techniques, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovations within the materials and manufacturing industries.
