The Parallel Practices: Tailored Structures & Kinetic Surfaces exhibition marks the first collaboration between artist Felipe Pantone and Los Angeles designer Etai Drori at albertz benda's Los Angeles gallery. Installed within the gallery's mid-century modern residence, the presentation combines Pantone's kinetic artworks with reimagined vintage furniture reconstructed by Drori. Custom textiles produced by Italian manufacturer Limonta feature Pantone's signature gradients, geometric patterns, and optical effects, extending his visual language from two-dimensional works onto functional furniture.
Drawing from vintage mid-century pieces sourced across Los Angeles, Drori digitally mapped, dismantled, and rebuilt each object while preserving its original character through contemporary craftsmanship. Pantone's wall-mounted works create a cohesive visual dialogue across the exhibition, exploring movement, repetition, and color through both art and design. It is on view until August 8th.
Image Credit: Albertz Benda
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Kinetic Functional Art
- Gallery-ready furniture infused with optical movement and color effects signals demand for collectible objects that blur the boundary between utility and immersive art.
- Digitally Rebuilt Vintage
- Advanced mapping and reconstruction of mid-century pieces creates room for heritage design to be preserved while gaining contemporary material and production value.
- Artist-driven Textiles
- Custom fabrics translating an artist’s visual language into furniture surfaces highlight new possibilities for limited-edition interiors and cross-category licensing.
Sectors Adopting This
- Interior Design
- Residential and gallery environments are becoming platforms for experiential furnishings that combine décor, art investment, and spatial storytelling.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- Hybrid production models pairing vintage frames with digital fabrication and premium textiles introduce differentiated pathways for high-end furniture renewal.
- Contemporary Art
- Collaborations between artists, designers, and manufacturers expand the commercial reach of visual practices beyond walls into functional collectible formats.
