Originality Deconstructed: A New Traveling Exhibition from Be Original Americas
As counterfeit design continues to plague the industry, some key players have come together to shed a light on the issue and how to combat it. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Be Original Americas, the organization launched its first traveling exhibition, “Originality Deconstructed.” Sponsored by exhibitors Lumens, FLOS, Louis Poulsen, Emeco, and Suzanne Tick, the show includes both physical and video works—the latter of which also features Bernhardt Design and Modern Metal Designs—and is comprised of disassembled elements, physical designs, and raw materials. The program’s goal is to reveal the “how” and “why” of iconic designs and enlighten attendees on the production process, sustainability issues, the challenges of copyrighting designs, and the value of authenticity. In tandem with the launch of the traveling exhibition, which took place at the Ace Hotel in New York City, a panel accompanied the opening reception on October 18th, with some notable participants. “Let’s …
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