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Organically-Shaped Furniture by Wendell Castle Will Take Your Breath Away

1/13/2016

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Not too long ago, I was strolling through the streets of New York City and stumbled upon a wonderful museum--one I have not been to before. What a lovely treat on a cool winter afternoon! This museum, the Museum of Arts and Design, is currently hosting an exhibition that I highly recommend you see: "Wendell Castle Remastered." It's open only until February 28 so make sure to make your way there soon.

Why do I recommend it? I enjoy art and design and furniture design is a great way to learn about craftsmanship and the function furniture plays in our lives. Wendell Castle is a major figure in the field of furniture design with an interesting work process and aesthetics. 
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Castle has been making his furniture for six decades. In this exhibition, you will get to admire both Castle's famous pieces and his latest works. This self-reflective show is reviewing his creative beginnings (e.g., use of stack lamination) as well as the use of 21st century digital tools (e.g., 3-D computer modeling) in the production of his furniture. His pieces, as you can see in my photos below, are more like sculptures. They are functional but they are also truly beautiful. ​​

A video interview with Castle will guide you through his creative process and you will gain a great appreciation for the works on display as you walk through the exhibition halls. Enjoy!
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