ABASK x R & Company
R & Company and ABASK present a collaborative exhibition celebrating extraordinary makers from around the world. Featuring work by over 28 of ABASK鈥檚 artisans alongside contemporary and historical makers in R & Company鈥檚 program, the exhibition spotlights the synergy between contemporary skill and traditional processes, exploring craft, heritage, and materiality.
Co-founded by Tom Chapman and Nicolas Pickaerts, ABASK shines a light on exceptional craftsmanship and design, connecting people with the world鈥檚 finest objects and celebrating the unique process of creation. With over 300 makers, ABASK curates pieces that honor both time-honed techniques and innovation. R & Company, led by Zesty Meyers and Evan Snyderman, has spent over 20 years advancing the contemporary design marketplace, deepening scholarship on collectible design, and nurturing the careers of both emerging and established designers.
The exhibition is U.K.-based ABASK鈥檚 second activation in the United States and invites audiences to experience the online retailer and R & Company鈥檚 commitment to makers and the best of design in the context of R & Company鈥檚 renowned gallery. It captures the dialogue between two unique brands, creating an environment that celebrates the beauty of the handmade and the significance of craft practices and how they intersect with contemporary design.
R & Company and ABASK present a collaborative exhibition celebrating extraordinary makers from around the world. Featuring work by over 28 of ABASK鈥檚 artisans alongside contemporary and historical makers in R & Company鈥檚 program, the exhibition spotlights the synergy between contemporary skill and traditional processes, exploring craft, heritage, and materiality.
Co-founded by Tom Chapman and Nicolas Pickaerts, ABASK shines a light on exceptional craftsmanship and design, connecting people with the world鈥檚 finest objects and celebrating the unique process of creation. With over 300 makers, ABASK curates pieces that honor both time-honed techniques and innovation. R & Company, led by Zesty Meyers and Evan Snyderman, has spent over 20 years advancing the contemporary design marketplace, deepening scholarship on collectible design, and nurturing the careers of both emerging and established designers.
The exhibition is U.K.-based ABASK鈥檚 second activation in the United States and invites audiences to experience the online retailer and R & Company鈥檚 commitment to makers and the best of design in the context of R & Company鈥檚 renowned gallery. It captures the dialogue between two unique brands, creating an environment that celebrates the beauty of the handmade and the significance of craft practices and how they intersect with contemporary design.
Artists on show
- Andrea Tsang
- Bollenglass
- Cedric Mitchell
- Darcy Miro
- Gabrielle Shelton
- Huh Myoung Wook
- iiDA Woodturning
- Jeff Zimmerman
- Johnny Swing
- Jolie Ngo
- Katie Stout
- Kelly Lamb
- Kim Pan-ki
- Lee Songham
- Lobmeyr
- Luam Melake
- Mori Kougei
- Nancy Pearce
- Nasonmoretti
- Ri Sanpei
- Richard Marquis
- Sayar & Garibeh
- Suk Keun Kang
- Szklo Studio
- The Village Potter
- William Guillon