London Design Festival 09: Telling Tales

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The Telling Tales exhibition in the Victoria and Albert Museum explored the recent trend among European designers for unique or limited edition pieces that push the boundaries between art and design. It showcased furniture, lighting and ceramics, designed by a new generation of international designers, including Tord Boontje, Maarten Baas, Jurgen Bey and Studio Job, who are all inspired by the spirit of story-telling. Each tells a tale through their use of decorative devices, historical allusions or choice of materials, sharing common themes such as fantasy, parody and a concern with mortality.

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