THE INTIMATE SIDE OF ART

Built over the idea of sneaking into an artist’s studio, Ruby Atelier Gallery was transformed into a theatrical backdrop, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a creative environment and witness a blend of artistic expressions and curated chaos.

The interior decor was arranged in various scenes, fostering intimate conversations, moments of reflection, and joyous laughter. In essence, it was a lived-in space where Openhouse welcomed special guests for relaxed yet intense and profound discussions.

The exhibition was the scenario of some compelling encounters guided by Johanna Nyborg and Alisa Larsen. With their helms, we learnt about silhouettes of light with Joanna Laajisto, designer of the Ihana lamp by Marset. Kasper Rønn Von Lotzbeck of Norm Architects stepped into the ‘house’ to reflect on furniture acting as a shelter in regards of Expormim’s Cask collection; whereas Maria Piera Marquina and Vicent Carbonell Valls sat on the central sofa to discuss colors and textures in rugs and tapestries designed to enhance people’s well-being at Nanimarquina. 

Last but not least, we had the great pleasure of joining David López Quincoces, designer of the newest collections of Expormim, Henriette Schou, the stylist behind the decor of “The Intimate Side of Art,” and Inma Buendía, Editor-in-Chief of Openhouse, to learn more about their different perspectives on building a design project with an editorial narrative purpose.

We spent three splendid days thanks to all the design lovers and Openhouse readers who visited us. It made us so happy to share the space, the ideas that emerged during the talks, and to continue the conversations afterwards over a cup of wine and Spanish aperitif. 

We are still moved by both the attendants, the brands and the contributors who made the installation an actual creative atelier by experiencing the intimate side of art.