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Collective Aluminum Exhibits

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

MDR Gallery's Exhibit Explores Different Techniques for Aluminum

— May 17, 2019 — Art & Design
Different techniques for aluminum application in contemporary design practices are the focal point of this exhibit by London-based MDR Gallery. The event brings together the works and studies of a plethora of young creatives and the contents of it seek to spark inspiration and new ideas for formatting and application.

The exhibit features works by Sigve Knutson, Silo Studio, Bram Vanderbeke, Wendy Andreu, and Studio Vit. The techniques for aluminum are presented eclectically and examples include "hammering, casting, hand-polishing, spinning and laser cutting."

While the one-of furniture designs surely spike curiosity, their experimental nature encourages playfulness and creative thought. What one can really extract from the exhibition is that the metal has quite a bit of untapped potential to the point where new structures and textures are illuminated.
Trend Themes
1. Aluminum Applications - Exploring different techniques for using aluminum in contemporary design practices presents opportunities for innovative applications.
2. Experimental Furniture Design - The exhibition of one-of furniture designs encourages playfulness and creative thought, opening up possibilities for disruptive innovation.
3. Untapped Potential of Aluminum - The exhibition reveals the untapped potential of aluminum, creating opportunities for new structures and textures through innovative approaches.
Industry Implications
1. Design and Architecture - The exploration of aluminum applications in contemporary design practices offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the design and architecture industry.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - The exhibition of experimental furniture design opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the furniture manufacturing industry.
3. Metalworking and Materials - The exploration of aluminum's untapped potential presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the metalworking and materials industry.
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