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If you observe X-mas Treet by Korean designer Minji Jung, you will be able to come with multiple creative uses. This ceramic set is comprised of several stacked pieces that can be used in a variety of ways, not only during the holiday season but all year long. The porcelain pieces are designed to serve as candle holders, espresso cups, sauce plates or dipping bowls, cup covers, and of course as festive decoration.
More X-mas tree shaped design pieces in our blog
If you observe X-mas Treet by Korean designer Minji Jung, you will be able to come with multiple creative uses. This ceramic set is comprised of several stacked pieces that can be used in a variety of ways, not only during the holiday season but all year long. The porcelain pieces are designed to serve as candle holders, espresso cups, sauce plates or dipping bowls, cup covers, and of course as festive decoration.
More X-mas tree shaped design pieces in our blog
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BE OPEN believes that the ability for creative interpretation is not confined within the art and design industry. The new open call #BEOPENFutureVision focuses on people’s ability to imagine what various aspects of future may look like, and create relevant imagery. This may range from creating your own futuristic art pieces to capturing glimpses of the future in the lights, reflections and architecture of modern cities, or to AI generated images - you can prove that your creativity is unlimited, and images of the future are all around us today.
We invite you to join our new #BEOPENFutureVision open call and share the visuals that reveal your vision of the future to connect with open-minded people worldwide.
The open call will close February 29th, 2024. BE OPEN Community members will then select the winning post from a shortlist of submissions with the highest number of likes by social media users. The winner will receive a €300 prize.
Learn more at beopensocial.com
BE OPEN believes that the ability for creative interpretation is not confined within the art and design industry. The new open call #BEOPENFutureVision focuses on people’s ability to imagine what various aspects of future may look like, and create relevant imagery. This may range from creating your own futuristic art pieces to capturing glimpses of the future in the lights, reflections and architecture of modern cities, or to AI generated images - you can prove that your creativity is unlimited, and images of the future are all around us today.
We invite you to join our new #BEOPENFutureVision open call and share the visuals that reveal your vision of the future to connect with open-minded people worldwide.
The open call will close February 29th, 2024. BE OPEN Community members will then select the winning post from a shortlist of submissions with the highest number of likes by social media users. The winner will receive a €300 prize.
Learn more at beopensocial.com
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Designer Giles Nartey has presented Interplay, a communal bench with an intricately carved surface that doubles as a West African strategy game of Oware, taught to Nartey by his grandparents when he lived in Ghana as a child. Trying to reimagine the urban furniture as a place for communal interaction and convivial play, the designer has developed the piece for two people to straddle while facing the centre. The bench's design draws inspiration from the rich tradition of African skin marking, akin to the practice of scarification.
Designer Giles Nartey has presented Interplay, a communal bench with an intricately carved surface that doubles as a West African strategy game of Oware, taught to Nartey by his grandparents when he lived in Ghana as a child. Trying to reimagine the urban furniture as a place for communal interaction and convivial play, the designer has developed the piece for two people to straddle while facing the centre. The bench's design draws inspiration from the rich tradition of African skin marking, akin to the practice of scarification.
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Central Saint Martins graduate Luke Talbot has created MyPowerbank, a portable charger that can be hooked up to rental bikes to allow homelessness people to charge their phones for free. Even when the bicycle is parked in of the 800 docking stations across the British capital, its chain will still move when pedalling backwards. The designer took advantage of this fact, utilizing pedalling to power up the tiny generator slotted onto the bike's chain, similar to the the dynamo commonly used to power bike lights. The electricity generated in the process is then stored in the device's internal batteries, with around 25 minutes of pedalling equating to one full phone charge. Talbot built the dynamo from scratch using a Youtube tutorial and the two batteries reclaimed from old powerbanks.
Central Saint Martins graduate Luke Talbot has created MyPowerbank, a portable charger that can be hooked up to rental bikes to allow homelessness people to charge their phones for free. Even when the bicycle is parked in of the 800 docking stations across the British capital, its chain will still move when pedalling backwards. The designer took advantage of this fact, utilizing pedalling to power up the tiny generator slotted onto the bike's chain, similar to the the dynamo commonly used to power bike lights. The electricity generated in the process is then stored in the device's internal batteries, with around 25 minutes of pedalling equating to one full phone charge. Talbot built the dynamo from scratch using a Youtube tutorial and the two batteries reclaimed from old powerbanks.
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Skateboard brand Global pays homage to the iconic design by Charles and Ray Eames with its limited-edition boards that unite the furniture design and skateboarding. The Eames Office Lounge Collection comprises a 30-inch cruiser made of white ash wood, a 32-inch cruiser from walnut timber, and a 38-inch longboard carved from black oak. The boards are crafted from furniture-grade materials and feature exceptional details. When the users flip their skateboards, they can find the laser-carved logo of Eames Office on the surface of the board.
Skateboard brand Global pays homage to the iconic design by Charles and Ray Eames with its limited-edition boards that unite the furniture design and skateboarding. The Eames Office Lounge Collection comprises a 30-inch cruiser made of white ash wood, a 32-inch cruiser from walnut timber, and a 38-inch longboard carved from black oak. The boards are crafted from furniture-grade materials and feature exceptional details. When the users flip their skateboards, they can find the laser-carved logo of Eames Office on the surface of the board.
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Thank you for being a part of our BE OPEN's journey this year and see you next year!
Happy New Year!
In time for the holiday season are beard baubles by Beard Season, a simple way to dress up your face like a festive tree. Included in each kit by Beard Season is a pack of miniature, globe-shaped ornaments, varied in colour and size, that can be secured by hair pins.
Thank you for being a part of our BE OPEN's journey this year and see you next year!
Happy New Year!
In time for the holiday season are beard baubles by Beard Season, a simple way to dress up your face like a festive tree. Included in each kit by Beard Season is a pack of miniature, globe-shaped ornaments, varied in colour and size, that can be secured by hair pins.
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BE OPEN Art is happy to announce that Edizon Musavuli, a visual artist based in Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been selected the Regional Artist of the month (December) by the highest number of votes of BE OPEN Art online gallery visitors.
The fourth stage of the programme, which started in October and lasted three months, covered the countries of Central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic – Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé and Principe.
Edizon Musavuli has become the last of the three candidates to the Artist of the Region and the 500 euros prize, alongside Marcel Tchopwe (Cameroon) and Makano (DRC). Lost between dreams and reality, Edizon Musavuli chose hyperrealism as the fundamental style, which demanded dedicated work and self-exploration.
Very soon, one of the monthly winners will become the winner of the programme, based on the amount of votes by the public and the BE OPEN art community members. Stay tuned!
BE OPEN Art is happy to announce that Edizon Musavuli, a visual artist based in Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been selected the Regional Artist of the month (December) by the highest number of votes of BE OPEN Art online gallery visitors.
The fourth stage of the programme, which started in October and lasted three months, covered the countries of Central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic – Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé and Principe.
Edizon Musavuli has become the last of the three candidates to the Artist of the Region and the 500 euros prize, alongside Marcel Tchopwe (Cameroon) and Makano (DRC). Lost between dreams and reality, Edizon Musavuli chose hyperrealism as the fundamental style, which demanded dedicated work and self-exploration.
Very soon, one of the monthly winners will become the winner of the programme, based on the amount of votes by the public and the BE OPEN art community members. Stay tuned!
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Designed by global architecture studio Populous, the luminous Qiddiya City Esport Arena is a state-of-the-art esports venue that will serve as a centrepiece for this incredible global gaming hub and be a complete representation of Qiddiya’s ‘Play Life’ ethos. The synergy of colossal suspended screens, 5,155 4D haptic seats, and state-of-the-art AV systems aims to lend a fully immersive experience for viewers. Through careful sightline studies and parametric design tools, the architects have ensured optimal seating configuration surrounding a suspended array of screens, the so-called ‘digital chandelier.’
Designed by global architecture studio Populous, the luminous Qiddiya City Esport Arena is a state-of-the-art esports venue that will serve as a centrepiece for this incredible global gaming hub and be a complete representation of Qiddiya’s ‘Play Life’ ethos. The synergy of colossal suspended screens, 5,155 4D haptic seats, and state-of-the-art AV systems aims to lend a fully immersive experience for viewers. Through careful sightline studies and parametric design tools, the architects have ensured optimal seating configuration surrounding a suspended array of screens, the so-called ‘digital chandelier.’
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In 2024, BE OPEN Art continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art, the regional competition for emerging artists, aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities.
Throughout the year, BE OPEN expert community will continue selecting those of the artists who best represent the artistic tradition of a certain region to feature in the BE OPEN Art gallery and offer them greater visibility.
The first stage of the second year of the programme run will cover the countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The stage will last 3 months, with a winner named and awarded 500 euro at the end of March. Vote for the Regional Artist of the Month – your favourite may get a money prize from BE OPEN!
In 2024, BE OPEN Art continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art, the regional competition for emerging artists, aimed to support those whose art best represents their regional, cultural and ethnic identities.
Throughout the year, BE OPEN expert community will continue selecting those of the artists who best represent the artistic tradition of a certain region to feature in the BE OPEN Art gallery and offer them greater visibility.
The first stage of the second year of the programme run will cover the countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The stage will last 3 months, with a winner named and awarded 500 euro at the end of March. Vote for the Regional Artist of the Month – your favourite may get a money prize from BE OPEN!
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Conceived as a "walkable residence," Casa UC by Mexican architect Daniela Bucio Sistos features a tabachin tree growing through an oculus in a disc-shaped canopy over a courtyard at the heart of the residence. Symbolically, this vestibule is taken as the starting point for the radial floor that runs throughout the project. Arranged around it are enclosures made of red brick, pigmented concrete and glass. All in all, the house is comprised of four bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, a living room, and a library.
More projects integrating a tree in our blog
Conceived as a "walkable residence," Casa UC by Mexican architect Daniela Bucio Sistos features a tabachin tree growing through an oculus in a disc-shaped canopy over a courtyard at the heart of the residence. Symbolically, this vestibule is taken as the starting point for the radial floor that runs throughout the project. Arranged around it are enclosures made of red brick, pigmented concrete and glass. All in all, the house is comprised of four bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, a living room, and a library.
More projects integrating a tree in our blog
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Swiss artist Pamela Rosenkranz has "grown" a synthetic artificial tree in hot neon pink on the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street in New York City. Named Old Tree, the sculpture is the third High Line Plinth commission. Changing every 18 months, the Plinth is one of the only sites in New York City for artists to realize large-scale contemporary artworks. On the one hand, the sculpture symbolizes the historical archetypes of the Tree of Life, a natural product of nature that connects heaven and earth. On the other hand, with its form and colour it mirrors the branching systems of organs, blood vessels, and tissue of the human body.
Swiss artist Pamela Rosenkranz has "grown" a synthetic artificial tree in hot neon pink on the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street in New York City. Named Old Tree, the sculpture is the third High Line Plinth commission. Changing every 18 months, the Plinth is one of the only sites in New York City for artists to realize large-scale contemporary artworks. On the one hand, the sculpture symbolizes the historical archetypes of the Tree of Life, a natural product of nature that connects heaven and earth. On the other hand, with its form and colour it mirrors the branching systems of organs, blood vessels, and tissue of the human body.
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Bjarke Ingels Group has collaborated with Arup and Cistri to envision the world's first carbon-neagtive community in the town of Gelephu, Southern Bhutan. Spanning over 1000 km2, the masterplan of the project known as the Mindfulness City includes initiatives in green technology, education, and infrastructure, such as an international airport, railway connections, a hydroelectric dam, and public spaces. The project encompasses an interconnected network of ecosystems and vibrant neighborhoods that are set to enhance the country's natural wealth, while respecting Bhutanese spiritual heritage.
Bjarke Ingels Group has collaborated with Arup and Cistri to envision the world's first carbon-neagtive community in the town of Gelephu, Southern Bhutan. Spanning over 1000 km2, the masterplan of the project known as the Mindfulness City includes initiatives in green technology, education, and infrastructure, such as an international airport, railway connections, a hydroelectric dam, and public spaces. The project encompasses an interconnected network of ecosystems and vibrant neighborhoods that are set to enhance the country's natural wealth, while respecting Bhutanese spiritual heritage.
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BE OPEN Art is happy to announce that Jayeola Joshua, Nigeria, is our last Artist of the Month in the Year 2023. Every month we give platform to emerging talents from all over the globe and invite art enthusiasts to choose the best artist among those exhibited in our online gallery. In December 2023, Joshua was granted the majority of votes by the visitors of art.beopenfuture.com
Jayeola Joshua (b. 2000) is a visual artist living and working in Lagos, Nigeria. He obtained his National Diploma (ND) from Polytechnic Ibadan in Fine Arts and graduated from Yaba College of Technology in Fine Arts with the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Painting in 2023. Congratulations to Joshua!
Soon, BE OPEN Art community members and curators will choose the Artist of the Year 2023.
We also take the opportunity to applaud all the featured artists and thank everyone who voted.
BE OPEN Art is happy to announce that Jayeola Joshua, Nigeria, is our last Artist of the Month in the Year 2023. Every month we give platform to emerging talents from all over the globe and invite art enthusiasts to choose the best artist among those exhibited in our online gallery. In December 2023, Joshua was granted the majority of votes by the visitors of art.beopenfuture.com
Jayeola Joshua (b. 2000) is a visual artist living and working in Lagos, Nigeria. He obtained his National Diploma (ND) from Polytechnic Ibadan in Fine Arts and graduated from Yaba College of Technology in Fine Arts with the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Painting in 2023. Congratulations to Joshua!
Soon, BE OPEN Art community members and curators will choose the Artist of the Year 2023.
We also take the opportunity to applaud all the featured artists and thank everyone who voted.
#BeOpenDESIGN
Chicago-based tech startup Ovie has developed LightTags, glowing light rings that signal if an expiry date is approaching through recognisable colour coding, which are easy to read once you open the fridge. Green indicates a recently tagged food, yellow a food that should be eaten as a priority, and red a food that is likely no longer safe to eat.
The LighTags can be used literally on any type of product using a universal connector that can stick to any existing packaging. The gadget can be easily removed, reset and re-stuck to another food container to track food again.
More smart alternatives to the standardised expiry date stickers in our blog
Chicago-based tech startup Ovie has developed LightTags, glowing light rings that signal if an expiry date is approaching through recognisable colour coding, which are easy to read once you open the fridge. Green indicates a recently tagged food, yellow a food that should be eaten as a priority, and red a food that is likely no longer safe to eat.
The LighTags can be used literally on any type of product using a universal connector that can stick to any existing packaging. The gadget can be easily removed, reset and re-stuck to another food container to track food again.
More smart alternatives to the standardised expiry date stickers in our blog
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Swedish artist and craftsman Love Hultén has merged vintage aesthetics with modern technology to create the Tegel. This sound sculpture incorporates a miniature bonsai tree connected to probes and a small computer to create audio experiences. Using the plant as an adjustable resistor, the device detects minute fluctuations in electrical currents from the organic material. These signals are then translated into MIDI format, which is directed to a Korg NTS-1 synth for basic sound manipulation. The piece also features an analog VU-meter and a small MIDI keyboard for optional use.
More sound sculptures highlighting a fusion of nature and technology in our blog
Swedish artist and craftsman Love Hultén has merged vintage aesthetics with modern technology to create the Tegel. This sound sculpture incorporates a miniature bonsai tree connected to probes and a small computer to create audio experiences. Using the plant as an adjustable resistor, the device detects minute fluctuations in electrical currents from the organic material. These signals are then translated into MIDI format, which is directed to a Korg NTS-1 synth for basic sound manipulation. The piece also features an analog VU-meter and a small MIDI keyboard for optional use.
More sound sculptures highlighting a fusion of nature and technology in our blog
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Argentinian artist based in Spain, Cynthia Nudel, proposes a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ceramics, transforming eggshell waste and algae into a series of sculptural biodegradable designs. In a bid to minimize impact on the environment, the designer makes use of locally sourced organic waste, to craft Bioceramics, a series of sustainable vases and pots, where clay is substituted with powdered eggshells found in a local bakery combined with sodium alginate from brown algae.
Argentinian artist based in Spain, Cynthia Nudel, proposes a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ceramics, transforming eggshell waste and algae into a series of sculptural biodegradable designs. In a bid to minimize impact on the environment, the designer makes use of locally sourced organic waste, to craft Bioceramics, a series of sustainable vases and pots, where clay is substituted with powdered eggshells found in a local bakery combined with sodium alginate from brown algae.
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Instanbul-based OTTAN studio makes use of various organic waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, plant-based expired goods, nut shells, fallen leaves and cut grass to create boutique, high-quality handmade materials with different surface touch, technical performance and usage areas. The team applies these materials to create bespoke design objects, such as furniture, lighting, home decoration and wall panels. For example, this coffee table is made from a light-transmitting material upcycled from expired yellow lentils and beautifully coloured material made using cut grass.
Instanbul-based OTTAN studio makes use of various organic waste such as fruit and vegetable peels, plant-based expired goods, nut shells, fallen leaves and cut grass to create boutique, high-quality handmade materials with different surface touch, technical performance and usage areas. The team applies these materials to create bespoke design objects, such as furniture, lighting, home decoration and wall panels. For example, this coffee table is made from a light-transmitting material upcycled from expired yellow lentils and beautifully coloured material made using cut grass.