It’s an exciting time to be a Memphis-Milano aficionado! Due to the ongoing revival of this popular ’80s design style, a whole new wave of Memphis mania has emerged. Memphis design often makes an appearance in still life photography. Plus, some of the original Memphis Group designers (such as Nathalie Du Pasquier) are helping to create a fresh batch of products for a new generation. Not to mention, iconic Memphis pieces are being sold alongside the Memphis-style work of new designers through retailers such as Memphis Design Store. Curious about other ways Memphis is putting its stamp on design in the 21st century? Read on to learn more about the images above…
IMAGE SOURCES (Clockwise from the top left):
Image by art director and set designer Anna Lomax for a project celebrating Guerlain’s new products, featured in the Outspoken Issue of Wonderland
A Set, Milano 2013, found on Tumblr Bea De Giacomo
The Never Too Much Bench 6 designed by Kueng Caputo, available through 1stdibs.
Products from Darkroom’s Off The Grid Collection
A Deep Blue Napkin Set designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier, available through Third Drawer Down
The exterior of art and design shop Third Drawer Down, hand-painted by Camille Walala and featured at Sight Unseen
The Santa Fe light, designed by Matteo Thun in 1985 and available (along with newly designed products) at Memphis Design Store
Any Memphis or New Memphis discoveries you’d like to share? Leave a comment below…
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