TLmag 34 Extended: Precious A Geology of Being

The exhibition, Inaspettatamente, offers an exciting opportunity to see a vast selection of contemporary art held in the private collection of Brussels-based collector, Frédéric de Goldschmidt.

For the A/W 2020 TLmag34 – Precious: A Geology of Being, Tracy Lynn Chemaly reported on four innovative architectural firms using traditional clay bricks in pioneering architectural projects. Economical, environmentally stable, and aesthetically eye-catching, it’s time to put this material back in the spotlight.

At the confluence of textile design and neo-materialism, designer Sophie Rowley fashions limited-edition furnishings out of upcycled denim, but it might seem that her chosen medium is marble.

For our A/W 2020 issue, TLmag34: Precious – A Geology of Being, Herve Perdiolle writes about meeting artist Richard Long in India in the 1990s.

The Nigerian-born, multidisciplinary artist Otobong Nkanga, brings an open mind and positive energy to her practice that seeks to build a framework for a better future. Her awareness and sensitivity towards environmental and social issues is the essence of her work.

Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance writes on creating Made In Situ, a ceramic collection inspired by the geography, terroir and beauty of Portugal.

Spanish artist Miquel Barceló creates clay sculptures, installations and films inspired by his time in Mali and encapsulating a movement toward something ecological and human.

Lucia Bru adopts her unique language to connect us to the different levels of existence, with sculptures like presences and naked objects punctuating a space.

Franck André Jamme gives us access to sacred sanctuaries, close to the hidden core of things — to the divine roots of words themselves.

Polish artist Agata Bogacka creates paintings through accumulated layers of paint and blank canvas, opening up a window for contemplation and imaginative inner landscapes.

TLmag sits down with artist Alicja Kwade to speak of her work, choices of material, and material illusions, including her show ‘Kausalkonsequenz’.

How can we feed, educate and care for ourselves? The Bordeaux Museum of Decorative Arts and Design attempts to unpack these fundamental questions.