Design Friends Lecture | Variety, ideas and inspirations
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- Public
- Where
- Mudam Auditorium
- On Product Design
With Ronan Bouroullec
- Language
English
- Entry
Free
Characterised by a blend of simplicity and sophistication, the work of Ronan Bouroullec spans various domains including furniture, lighting, interior design and public art.
Ronan Bouroullec is a renowned French designer recognised for his innovative and minimalist approach. At the age of 17, Ronan attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art. The next year, he exhibited at the Salon du Meuble in Paris, leading to collaborations with French design companies. He continued his studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD). In 1996, his Vase ‘Soliflore’ was added to the Centre Pompidou’s collection. In 1997, the Néotù gallery hosted his first solo exhibition. Giulio Cappellini discovered him at the Salon du Meuble, leading to his first industrial design pieces and the Grand Prix du Design from la Ville de Paris.
Known for his elegant and functional designs, Ronan has made a significant impact in the world of contemporary design. His works, characterised by a blend of simplicity and sophistication, span various domains including furniture, lighting, interior design and creations in public spaces. He has collaborated for nearly 25 years with his brother Erwan for prestigious design companies bringing a distinctive style and creative vision to a wide range of products.
Today, alongside his work as a designer, drawing – which has been a regular activity since early childhood – occupies an important place in Ronan Bouroullec’s daily life. Over the last few years, his drawings have been introduced into large public and private collections around the world, including those of the Art Institute of Chicago, Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. His works have been presented in a range of contexts and places around the world: Galerie kreo (Paris, 2023 and 2024; London, 2021), Licht Gallery (Tokyo, 2021), Isetan Space (Tokyo 2024). In spring 2024, Ronan’s creations became part of the collections of the Centre Pompidou, which dedicated a solo exhibition to him.
