Bouroullec Acquisitions
Following the close of the exhibition “Circus: Bouroullec Designs” in May 2022 that presented the work of the leading French contemporary designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, the museum was offered the gift of fifteen designs from manufacturers and the designers’ studio.
“Circus: Bouroullec Designs” exhibit at the Collab gallery, PMA
The objects in this selection represent the breadth of the brothers’ explorations across many areas of activity, encompassing works of varying scale, medium and function. For more than twenty years, the Bouroullecs have received recognition for designs that explore relationships between objects, people and environments, and the ability of form to bring joy to those who encounter their work.
Alcova Collection
“Alcova” Collection. Designed by Ronan Bouroullec (b. 1971) and Erwan Bouroullec (b. 1976) Made by WonderGlass, London, 2018. Handmade cast glass.
Inspired by objects depicted in the still lifes of the artist Giorgio Morandi, the Bouroullecs conceived a series of vessels in hand-cast glass. The intense fabrication process required a team of eight glassmakers to quickly pour molten glass into molds, shaping the objects before a careful process of annealing. Bubbles trapped within the material bestow irregularities within each piece, creating movement in the solid glass and giving the objects a rippling, liquid quality. The series evokes recessed, shrine-like forms, which can be juxtaposed with accompanying cylindrical vessels.
Algues Modular Screen
“Algues” (Algae) Screen. Made by Vitra GmbH, Switzerland, Designed 2004. Injection-molded polyamide. Dimensions variable. Each: 12 1/2 × 10 inches (31.8 × 25.4 cm)
Clouds Modular Room Divider
“Clouds.” Made by Kvadrat, Ebeltoft, Denmark, 2019. Designed 2009. 100% new wool, polyethylene foam. Dimensions variable. Each 1 3/8 × 4 3/4 inches (3.5 × 12cm).
Lighthouse Lamp
Lighthouse Table Lamp. Made by Established & Sons, London. Designed 2010. Handblown glass, anodized aluminum, marble. 27 3/8 × 3 15/16 inches, 22.7 lb. (69.5 × 10 cm, 10.3 kg). Globe (diameter): 14 9/16 inches (37 cm). Cable (length): 7 feet 4 9/16 inches (225 cm).
Osso Chair
Osso Chair. Made by Mattiazzi, San Giovani al Natisone, Italy, 2011. Oak. 30 5/16 × 17 5/16 × 19 5/16 inches, 17.6 lb. (77 × 44 × 49 cm, 8 kg).Height of seat: 18 1/8 inches (46 cm).
Guipere Textiles
Guipure (2 drapery textile panels). Made by Kvadrat, Denmark, 2016. Cotton. (a): 56 1/4 inches × 8 feet 7 inches (142.9 × 261.6 cm); (b): 54 inches × 8 feet 9 inches (137.2 × 266.7 cm).
Ready Made Curtain Hardware
Ready Made Curtain Pegs (6 bags) and Hanging Mechanisms with Center Support (2). Made by Kvadrat, Ebeltoft, Denmark, 2013. Polyproplyene (Pegs). Oak, polyester (Hanging Mechanisms). Each (assembled length): 4 7/16 inches (Pegs). Mount (each): 1 3/16 × 4 7/8 × 2 1/2 inches. Cord (length): 16 feet 4 7/8 inches. Cord (length - cut): 11 feet 9 inches.
Ruutu Vases
Ruutu Vases (6). Made by Iittala Glassworks, Finland 2014. Handblown glass; (cranberry) 5 1/2 × 41/2 inches, 1 lb.; (linen) 5 1/2 × 4 1/2 inches, 1 lb.; (grey) 7 1/16 × 4 1/2 inches, 1.5 lb.; (moss) 7 1/16 × 8 1/16 inches, 2.1 lb.; (rain) 7 1/16 × 8 1/16 inches, 2.1 lb.; (copper) 10 5/8 × 8 1/16 inches, 2.3 lb.
Officina Chair
Officina Chair. Made by Magis S.p.A., Italy, 2015. Iron, polypropylene, 31 1/2 × 22 13/16 × 21 1/4 inches (80 × 58 ×54 cm). Height of seat: 18 1/8 inches (46 cm).
Nuage Vases
Nuage Vases (3). Made by Vitra GmbH, Switzerland, 2016. Anodized aluminum, rubber (large) 11 3/4 × 7 3/4 × 4 1/4 inches (29.8 × 19.7 × 10.8 cm); (medium) 9 1/2 × 7 3/4 × 4 1/4 inches (24.1 × 19.7 × 10.8 cm); (small) 5 × 7 3/4 × 4 1/4 inches (12.7 × 19.7 × 10.8 cm).
Nesting Table
Nesting Table. Made by Glas Italia, Italy, 2016-2017. Cast and blown glass, 28 3/8 × 31 1/2 × 31 1/2 inches (72 × 80× 80 cm).
Semis Carpet
Semis Carpet. Made by Kvadrat, Denmark, 2018. Wool, cotton.
70 7/8 inches × 7 feet 10 1/2 inches (180 × 240 cm).
Rope Chair
Rope Chair. Made by Artek Oy Ab, Finland, 2020. Steel, beech plywood, ash veneer, polyester. 31 1/2 × 20 × 17 1/4 inches (80 × 50.8 × 43.8 cm). Height of seat: 18 inches (45.7 cm).
Belt Suspension Light
Belt Suspension Light. Made by Flos S.p.A., Italy, 2020. Aluminum, leather, opal polycarbonate. Straight section: 59 × 71 3/16 inches (149.9 × 180.8 cm). Curved section (height): 8 feet 2 3/8 inches (249.9 cm).
Fleur
Fleur. Made by Iittala Glassworks, Finland, 2020. Hand blown glass, wrought iron. Corolla/petals (glass): 9 13/16 × 9 13/16 × 2 3/4 inches (25 × 25 × 7 cm). Stem (stick) (length): 20 1/16 inches (51 cm).
Palissade Chaise Lounge
Palissade Chaise Lounge. Made by HAY, Denmark, 2021. Powder-coated steel, 27 3/4 × 25 13/16 × 64 3/4 inches (70.5 × 65.5 × 164.5 cm). Height of seat: 10 1/16 inches (25.5 cm).