The Japanese studio displayed the 50 metal pieces on a large white square in the open air.
Submitted at Apr 13, 2016, 4:23 PM
For Milan Design Week 2016 , Japanese studio Nendo created an installation with 50 chairs in the Chiostro Minore di San Simpliciano. The pieces were inspired by the abstract lines of manga from the end of the 19th century. Some emotional symbols from the comics can be identified in the drawing of chairs as sweat, tears and speech bubbles.
The pieces were displayed in a large white square in the center of an open-air area. The rest of the area was carpeted in black, creating a contrast with the building's old architecture. The chairs form diagonal lines that intensify the exaggerated variety of shapes. "Fifty chairs are lined up in a pattern, each one evoking an understanding of the story, each one with a design element from the manga," explains the creator.
The mirrored finish of the furniture reflects the black and white floor and earthy tones of the monastery. At night, the outline of the exhibition square is illuminated, as is each of the pieces.
