The heart of Kopiaste lies in its origin as a Greek word traditionally used in Cypriot culture as a welcome and invitation to: ‘Take the trouble to come; sit down and share.’
Drawing on this concept, a series of objects from DesignMarketo have been selected that embody this approach to sharing, food and experience. These are displayed alongside a new set of commissions by Haptic Thought which will engage with this Mediterranean sensibility, asking both the designers and the visitors to question the role of design given the current economic climate in Europe. A Reading Room and shop curated with Athens-based OMMU displays a selection of books and publications to share ideas on food, hospitality and life and explore the role of design in a time of crisis. Through sharing basic consumables (such as ice and bread) created from moulds, Kopiaste invites people to enjoy the temporary, start conversations and engage in the simplicity of everyday design.
Kopiaste is a project by Haptic Thought & DesignMarketo
DESIGNERS
Michael Anastassiades, Study-O-Portable, Philippe Malouin, Greece is for Lovers
Reading Room curated with OMMU
WHERE
Venue Address: 4 Cromwell Place (Ground Floor), SW7 2JE
WHEN
Brompton Opening Night:
Thursday 20 September 6 – 8:30pm
Dates: 17 – 23 September
Hours: 11am – 7 pm
CONTACT
For more information about the workshops or press please email: kopiaste@hapticthought.com
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