Sudpsuez Bitossi Christoph Radl Limited Edition Totem, Green
$235.00
Description
Discover a unique collection of sculptural trinket boxes designed by Cabana’s Creative Director Christoph Radl and produced by renowned Italian pottery house, Bitossi. Inspired by Chinese and Japanese lidded vessels (in the latter ‘box’ is ‘Bokkusu’), these ceramic pieces are made to be layered one on top of the other in an interesting take on the Russian Matryoshka, beautifully combining functionality and aesthetics.
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Sudpsuez A Mechanical Bestiary: Automaton Clocks from the Renaissance by Alexis Kugel
Words by Alexis Kugel
This exhibition, Galerie Kugel’s tenth, continues the tradition of seeking out little-known but fascinating fields in the art world. Renaissance automaton clocks have never been the subject of scientific study, authors of horological reference works devoting at best merely a chapter to them.
These automaton clocks date from 1580 to 1630 and were for the most part created in Augsburg, the main German artistic centre of the time. These wonderful objects combine the arts of sculpture and horology. Rivalling in fantasy and ingenuity, they fascinated the European courts. Today, they can be found in museums holding great princely collections in Vienna, Dresden, Munich. Automaton clocks were also used as diplomatic presents.
The thirty-one automaton clocks presented in this exhibition and book are the largest group ever displayed. While studying them we have made surprising discoveries. For example, the troubling similarities between some of the most extraordinary anonymous clocks displayed here: the Elephant (cat. 3), the large Pacing Lion and his Tamer (cat. 7), the large Seated Lion (cat. 9), and the Chariot of Bacchus (cat. 11), which strongly argue for their having been produced in the same workshop. Among all the clocks published in this book, only one comes from Nuremberg (cat. 21). The chronological presentation that we chose also led us to rethink the conventional dating of certain pieces.
The title “Mechanical Bestiary” is somewhat restrictive, for among the clocks presented here, a quarter represent human figures without animals, and certain pieces possess no mechanical movements. Yet the thirty-one pieces assembled here clearly form a homogeneous and coherent whole. All were created for the same reason: to amuse and delight the collectors of their time.
Sudpsuez Asli Tablecloth
Silk Road Collection
The Asli Tablecloth, with its soft peach pink tones and floral design, is inspired by mid-20th century printed fabrics crafted in Russia, which were exceptionally popular in Central Asian markets. This tablecloth showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural exchange between Russia and Central Asia, offering a unique and captivating design that brings the past to life.
Crafted in pure linen, this tablecloth provides a soft, luxurious feel while ensuring durability for everyday use or special occasions. The intricate design and soft colors transform any table setting into a visual masterpiece, adding a layer of sophistication and warmth to your dining space. Pair it with the matching napkins.
Sudpsuez Atalanti Pitcher, Small
Benaki Collection
Limited Edition
The Atalanti Pitcher is crafted by a Sifnian potter - following the Cycladic island's rich lineage of pottery - and hand-painted by Atalanti Martinou in Athens. Featuring a soft color palette of yellow and blue, it radiates with a rustic charm. The Benaki Collection marks Cabana's first design partnership directly inspired by a museum or public institution.
A percentage of sales will go directly to the Benaki Museum, supporting its ongoing work to preserve and celebrate the arts in Greece. All proceeds from Atalanti's ceramic work support ARCH, a non-profits organizaiton in Athens.
