Rambling old house, located deep along a Shanghai alley, houses the Coexist exhibition. Starting from architecture and space, the exhibition presents a journey to discover beauty across time and space. The century-old house is a perfect combination of Shanghai and Western styles. The staircases and facades painted in grey-green bring the exuberant green moss of Shanghai summer into the space. Set to a light green tonality, the exhibition continues a vibrant aesthetic exploration from outside in.
2nd Floor features the Aria acrylic armchair, green marble coffee table and Objective’s own sofa upholstered in mint mohair. Handmade by American artist Brecht Wright Gander, the arresting floor lamp next to the armchair is inspired by the memories of collecting sea lily fossils during childhood. More than a lighting fixture, the unique lamp is also a sculpture that adds a special vibe to the entire space.
Another view of Brecht Wright Gander’s Illumination Machine #2 on the 2nd floor.
Outside the living room in th 2nd floor is a rectangular indoor terrace with excellent natural light. A clear arc-shaped marble sculpture table is displayed here. This piece by designer Lorenzo Bini allows users to sit around it in irregular positions, breaking the restrained dining atmosphere at traditional tables.
3rd floor of Coexist exhibition.
The first-floor features works by Han Bing amongst others, acting as the exhibition’s Living Room. Sofas, coffee tables, and lamps are dispersed between artworks – the junction of art with simple everyday objects embodying the concept of Living with Art.
“From architecture, interior, to furniture, fabric; from 3D to 2D, Co-exist is a story about the ingenious integration of art, home furnishing, and space, inspiring thinking from more dimensions,” explains Chris Shao of Objective Collection.
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