Artist Dozie Kanu Unveils Conceptual Furniture for RIMOWA & 'KALEIDOSCOPE'

Sculptural and functional works crafted out of luggage parts.

Design
4.2K 1   Comments
Prefer Hypebeast on Google
Save

This past Tuesday, RIMOWA and Milanese creative studio/magazine KALEIDOSCOPE announced their joint project consisting of a short film, photo zine, and conceptual furniture crafted by rising artist and designer, Dozie Kanu. The Houston-based creative utilized various materials alongside ribbed aluminum sheets, popularly found on RIMOWA’s signature luggage, to create the unconventional furnishings. The multi-platform project recently made its debut at Spazio Maiocchi for Milan Design Week 2018.

Head over to KALEIDOSCOPE’s official website to learn more and check out the conceptual furniture in the slideshow above. In other design news, Caesarstone and Snarkitecture teamed up to create an immersive installation called Altered States.

Read Full Article
Text By
Source
Wallpaper
Share this article
In This Article
Keith Estiler Managing Editor, Hypeart

Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

What to Read Next

For Knoll, Dozie Kanu Turns Furniture into Feeling
Design

For Knoll, Dozie Kanu Turns Furniture into Feeling

Ahead of its launch in Milan, we sat down with Kanu to discuss authorship, energy, and navigating design’s legacy structures.

IKEA is Bringing Back Inflatable Furniture
Design

IKEA is Bringing Back Inflatable Furniture

Just not how you remember it.

MM6 Maison Margiela Subverts Everyday Wear for SS27
Fashion

MM6 Maison Margiela Subverts Everyday Wear for SS27

The house introduces shifting silhouettes, doll-inspired proportions, and a stacked Havaianas collaboration.


Visionnaire and NM3’s Nine‑Piece Collection Is Rooted in Architecture
Design

Visionnaire and NM3’s Nine‑Piece Collection Is Rooted in Architecture

From suspended beds to viterified surfaces, the collection arrives as a singular, unified system of craft and technology.

A Closer Look at the Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite Flyprint
Footwear

A Closer Look at the Nike Zoom Vaporfly Elite Flyprint

Technology meets performance needs.

Feng Chen Wang Fall/Winter 2018 Continues Subverting Menswear
Fashion

Feng Chen Wang Fall/Winter 2018 Continues Subverting Menswear

The London designer drew inspiration from the long journey home.

GoPro Launches TradeUp Program
Tech & Gadgets

GoPro Launches TradeUp Program

You can finally swap old gear for a discount on new gear.

Apple's Cheap New iPhone SE May Appear at WWDC
Tech & Gadgets

Apple's Cheap New iPhone SE May Appear at WWDC

With potentially more than one version.

Kobe Bryant's BodyArmor Campaign Takes Shots at Gatorade
Food & Beverage

Kobe Bryant's BodyArmor Campaign Takes Shots at Gatorade

James Harden, Kristaps Porzingis, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Mike Trout star in the parodic clips.

Kanye West Unleashes Tweetstorm & Reveals Plans for New Book
Music

Kanye West Unleashes Tweetstorm & Reveals Plans for New Book

“By the way this is my book that I’m writing in real time.”


Blondey McCoy, Gonz & More Skateboarding Artists Team up on Major London Exhibit
Art

Blondey McCoy, Gonz & More Skateboarding Artists Team up on Major London Exhibit

To help raise funds for the iconic Southbank skate mecca.

Phil Knight Is Helping Oregon Overhaul Iconic Hayward Field
Sports

Phil Knight Is Helping Oregon Overhaul Iconic Hayward Field

The Nike founder lends an assist to his alma mater.

Get Familiar With MorMor on His Latest Single, "Whatever Comes to Mind"
Music

Get Familiar With MorMor on His Latest Single, "Whatever Comes to Mind"

The Toronto crooner’s second official single.

8 Drops You Don't Want To Miss This Week
Fashion

8 Drops You Don't Want To Miss This Week

With drops from Acronym, Anti Social Social Club x BAPE, A-COLD-WALL*, and Supreme x Lacoste.

'xXx 4' Is in the Works With Vin Diesel
Entertainment

'xXx 4' Is in the Works With Vin Diesel

Xander Cage is returning once again.

J. Cole Shares 'K.O.D.' Cover & Tracklist
Music

J. Cole Shares 'K.O.D.' Cover & Tracklist

Are you ready for Cole’s upcoming drop?

More ▾