Man gewinnt den Eindruck, alle Kreationen des Lichtdesigners Ingo Maurer (Luminale-Teilnehmer 2002, 2004) werden unweigerlich zum Klassiker – so brillant sind sie. Dass Design für ihn eine heitere Wissenschaft und kein starres Dogma ist, spiegelt sich in seinen überaus originellen Leuchten und Lichtsystemen wieder. 2005 wurde er für sein Werk mit dem Ehrentitel „Royal Designer of Industry“ ausgezeichnet. Der opulente Bildband ( erschienen im Dezember 2008) bietet einen Überblick über Ingo Maurers Schaffen von den Anfängen bis heute, zahlreiche Weggefährten wie Issey Miyake oder Paola Antonelli begleiten mit informativen Texten die exzellenten Bildstrecken. 59 Euro. Hier bestellen>
Ingo Maurer (Luminale particiant 2002, 2004) has been illuminating lives since 1966, when he designed his first light fixture for an installation at the Herman Miller showroom in Munich. His creation was entitled Bulb and featured a light bulb within a light bulb. The design was so successful that Maurer had to produce more to match the demand. Since then, his fascination with lighting, his pursuit of simplicity of form, and his talents as a graphic designer and typographer have brought him to the forefront of his field. His work has been exhibited in countless museums and it has brightened urban bridges, artistic exhibitions, retail and commercial spaces as well as numerous private homes. Arranged thematically, this dazzling retrospective brings together an extensive and representative selection of Maurer’s lamps and lighting systems. Contributions by design experts, including Issey Miyake and Paola Antonelli, round out this portrait of a creative mind who continues to push the boundaries of lighting design. 59 Euro (Only in German) Order here>