The Belgian duo Muller Van Severen:
‘Designers of the Year 2023’
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The Belgian duo Muller Van Severen has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Designers of the Year 2023’ at the Maison & Objet exhibition. This recognition marks a natural milestone in the careers of these two prominent figures of contemporary design.
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Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen, hailing from backgrounds in photography and sculpture, embarked on their design journey nearly a decade ago with a simple yet ambitious domestic project: crafting lighting fixtures to revitalize their home in Evergem. This endeavor gave birth to a collection of ‘furniture-sculptures’ characterized by vibrant colors, often serving multiple functions, all while maintaining a consistent minimalist aesthetic.
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‘Designers of the Year 2023’
at the Salon Maison & Objet
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Their distinctive use of color, manifest in their selection of materials and thoughtfully designed palettes, stands as a defining characteristic of their work. Their ‘Bended mirrors’ for Galerie kreo are a perfect illustration of this approach, turning a sheet of polished steel into a versatile work, serving as both a mirror and a shelf.
To celebrate their recent accolade, a selection of Muller Van Severen's creations, designed exclusively for the gallery, is currently on display in a dedicated showcase until the end of October.
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