The Campana Brothers toast with Veuve Clicquot
Art , Arts & Leisure - May 5th, 2010The vineyard of the Champagne region is the source of inspiration for the new project of these Brazilian designers.
By William Escárcega
Humberto and Fernando Campana, perhaps the most famous Brazilian designers, known to be inspired by Brazilian popular culture and to use recycled items, were invited by Veuve Cliquot, the company producing the famed French champagne, to create a piece inspired by the culture of foaming.
The piece in question, entitled Gloriette and made of stainless steel, woven and welded by hand, is a pavilion inspired by the vineyards of this region of France, characterized by its organic design: shows the intertwining of the vines as they grow.
Produced in Sao Paulo, where the Campana Brothers have their study, the Gloriette was shown last week at the International Furniture Fair, held in Milan.
With clear influences of Corallo chair, also designed by this duo, the Gloriette born after a journey of Latin American designers to Reims, France, where Veuve Cliquot has its winery.
The ultimate fate of this piece are the gardens of the Hotel Marc de Veuve Clicquot in Reims, and function as a place to enjoy a glass of champagne.
Throughout his successful career, Humberto, born in 1953, and Fernando, born in 1961, have developed a simple design concept, sustainable and poetic, which has earned them international recognition. Some of his works have been exhibited at MoMA in New York, at the Centre Georges Pompidou and the Vitra Design Museum, located in Weil am Rhein (Germany).
The Campana Brothers with Sabina Belli, General Manager of Veuve Clicquot.
Photos courtesy of Veuve Clicquot and psfk.com
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