# Mid-Century Furniture Exhibitions Rajan Bijlani Curates the Syncretic Voices Exhibition By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncretic-voices-exhibition References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/10/31/chandigarh-furniture-syncretic-voices/) & [e-w.london](https://e-w.london/about)  Rajan Bijlani is a collector who has just opened up the [Syncretic Voices exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-exhibition) in the comforts of his own residence in London. It highlights pieces from his collection -- specifically [500 pieces in total](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile). The furniture showcased was made for Le Corbusier as a part of the master plan of Chandigarh in the 50s and 60s. Bijlani curates the exhibition along with art advisors Michael Jefferson and Truls Blaasmo. Bijlani speaks to Dezeen about the design process, sharing "The building was formerly the residence and studio of the celebrated ceramicist Emmanuel Cooper from the late 1970s until he passed away in 2012. I wanted to honour the rich history of the arts in the space by hosting an exhibition here. Having the [exhibition in my home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-objects-we-live-by) is a way of narrowing the divide that is normally experienced between design and art and how they interact in a collection." Image Credit: Genevieve Lutkin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Home-based Exhibitions:** Converting private residences into exhibition spaces offers a unique blend of personal and public art experiences. - **Syncretic Art Collections:** Combining diverse artistic eras and styles into a unified collection underscores the evolving nature of design and craftsmanship. - **Mid-century Modern Revival:** Showcasing mid-century furniture within contemporary settings reinvigorates appreciation for classic design principles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Mid-century furniture exhibitions highlight opportunities to merge historical design with modern aesthetics for market appeal. - **Art Curation:** Innovative curatorial approaches in residential settings create intimate and engaging ways for audiences to experience art. - **Interior Design:** Blending exhibition spaces with living areas demonstrates new possibilities for multifunctional and art-integrated interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intersections-exhibition.md) - [Icon-Honouring Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hritages-exhibition.md) - [Immersive Domestic Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residence-exhibition.md) - [Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaningful-living.md) - [Experimental Cuboid Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sar-residence.md) - [American Art Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-art-furniture.md) - [Salon-Honoring Joint Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enter-the-salon.md) - [Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/please-sit-for-the-alternate-ending.md) - [Material-Specific Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-radford-gallery.md)