In 1979, artist and designer nathalie du pasquier moved to milan, where she became a founding member of the influential and decadedefining memphis group, along with ettore sottsass, alessandro mendini, and others, creating patterns for decorated surfaces, such as textiles and furniture. Nathalie du pasquier limited edition artist tote edition. Combine with the nathalie notebook for optimum design satisfaction. Dont take these drawings seriously powerhouse books new york april 22, 2015. Nathalie pencil by nathalie du pasquier for hay studio. Posts about nathalie du pasquier written by books on books. Memphis designer nathalie du pasquiers new book dont take these drawings drawing by nathalie du pasquier, the selftaught artist and founding member of the memphis group.
Nathalie du pasquiers career has blurred the boundaries between fine art and design. Gramsci 16, 50056 montelupo fiorentino firenze italy tel. Nathalie du pasquier is leaning over a table filled with neat rows of sheets of printed a4 paper. Curated by sarah cosulich, bric is a sitespecific installation exclusively realised by artistdesigner nathalie du pasquier for the space in fiorano. In recent years, her painting has evolved toward purely abstract forms. Until 1986 she worked as a designer and is a founding member of memphis. Coopdps by nathalie du pasquier and george sowden zigzagzurich. As one of the original members of the memphis group, a pioneering and rulebreaking collective of italian designers and architects founded in 1981 under the leadership of ettore sottsass, her designs carry a strong individuality reminiscent of the optimistic. Two years after she arrived in the city, ettore sottsass founded the design collective memphis, whose riotous postmodern style a collision of colours, forms and patterns would help define the aesthetic of the new decade.
Nathalie du pasquier bookmarking book art publishing as an artistic toolbox, vienna, 28 january 2018. Nathalie du pasquier paintings constructions design drawings biography bibliography contact. In honor of the artists rich career, this very personal twovolume artist book accompanying a traveling retrospective by kunsthalle wien and the ica, university of pennsylvania, features over 30 years of du pasquiers drawings and paintings, plus installation views. She travelled in africa in her late teens and, on returning to france, started to explore the visual culture there and to make images. Pasquier is a french surname derived from latin pascuarium verb pascere meaning pasture.
From time to time features paintings made by du pasquier between 2008 and 2014, along with sculptures and drawings. Nathalie du pasquier s new family of pencils for hay feature her trademark initimable blend of colour and pattern. Coopdps is the new cooperation between nathalie du pasquier and george sowden two internationally recognised designers, who came to the attention of the public as founder members of memphis, the italian group that changed the idea of design forever with the first memphis exhibition in milano, september 1981. Nathalie du pasquier nathalie du pasquier was born in bordeaux france in 1957, she lives in milan italy since 1979.
Nathalie du pasquier born 1957 in france is a milanbased artist and designer mostly known for her work as a founding member of the memphis group. In du pasquiers paintings, objects which hint at a wild domesticity are transformed just enough to make it seem as if they do not really exist, have not yet come into existence, or do not exist as depicted. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Dont take these drawings seriously powerhouse books. Nathalie du pasquier, an artist originally from bordeaux in france, came to milan in 1979 following two years of travel in africa. Nathalie du pasquier furniture 16 for sale at 1stdibs. See more ideas about memphis design, memphis pattern and print patterns. Memphis cofounder nathalie du pasquiers unserious book of.
The most recent paintings represent things i have constructed, so they look a bit different because people dont know what the objects are and the paintings look less like still life paintings even though they are. Nathalie du pasquier born in france 1957 is a painter and designer, initially known for her work as a founding member of the memphis group. Nathalie du pasquier daily art fair is the international modern and contemporary art galleries for current, past and futur galleries exhibitions all around the world. Public tour of big objects not always silent with curator alex klein program. An erstwhile cofounder of the memphis group, du pasquier doesnt dwell on her days as a textile, ceramic, and furniture designer with the famed milanese collective. Nathalie du pasquier quadri a motore yvon lambert bookshop. Until 1986 she worked as a designer and was a founder member of memphis for which she designed many textiles, carpets, furniture and objects. Memphis groups nathalie du pasquier shows new works in. Amongst the founders of the italian design collective memphis, in 1987 du pasquier began her career as a painter, using everyday objects as models and later building wooden abstract constructions to be represented in her paintings. Nathalie du pasquier paints still life scenes that focus on colour and form, first constructing abstract sculptures which become the basis of her work. Her early body of work includes furniture, textiles, clothing designs and jewelry in addition to iconic work in decoration and patterns. Nathalie du pasquier is the author of dont take these drawings seriously 4.
Before moving to milan in 1979, du pasquier spent a. Jun 12, 2015 artnet news met up with memphis cofounding member nathalie du pasquier at her studio in milan, which occupies half a floor of an industrial building the other half is used by george j. This exhibition traces the recent evolution of nathalie du pasquiers singular language of forms, which playfully blurs the borders between painting and model, haptic and optic, representation and the real. From time to time exhibition, by nathalie du pasquier. She was introduced to the world of design and shortly after, in 1981, became a founding member of the iconic postmodern design movement memphis. At the moment, i am working on a book that includes those. As the plane was reaching cruising altitude, anton kern gallery, ny bric, mutina, modena, italy the strange order of things, pace gallery, seoul, korea. A fantastic book that captures natalie du pasquiers journey and her incredible influence on memphis design and through it, the world around us today. Frenchborn, italybased artist nathalie du pasquier b.
Dont take these drawings seriously by nathalie du pasquier, 9781576877548, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Around the same time, du pasquier prepared several isometric drawings that depicted imaginative, highly dense urban configurations. Nathalie du pasquier s recent stilllife paintings are realistic representations of ordinary, inanimate objects on a tabletop, placed in the controlled light of a studio interior. Nathalie du pasquier french designer, sculptor and painter as well as one of the founding members of the renowned memphis. Known as one of the founding members of memphis, the celebrated 1980s italian postmodern design group, du pasquier first worked as a designer of textiles, furniture and objects. Memphis designer nathalie du pasquiers new book dont. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jacqueline du pasquier books online. Nathalie du pasquiers drawings from her book dont take these drawings too seriously. A reflection on the genealogy of objects artists book.
Nathalie du pasquier collections bitossi ceramiche. Despite her design success, in 1987 she shifted her focus to her fineart practice, and painting in particular. She was introduced to the world of design and shortly. For a different side of du pasquier, pick up a copy of her new book, dont take these drawings seriously. Aug 7, 2019 painter, designer, france lives in milano.
Born in france and currently residing in milan, nathalie works as a designer and painter. Participate in developing a biography for nathalie du pasquier. And even though she tells me she has a deadline in a few days, the feeling is that all she wants to do is what she does best. Whats next for nathalie du pasquier w magazine women. A selftaught artist, nathalie du pasquiers colorful compositions and geometric graphics grace numerous decorated surfaces, including textiles, carpets, plastic laminates, furniture, and objects. Jun 11, 2014 below is the feature on du pasquier from disegno no. A selection of nathalie du pasquiers oil paintings made between 2001 and 2012. Nathalie du pasquier illustrator of arranging things. Until 1986 she worked as a designer and was a founder member of memphis. You may not know her by name, but nathalie du pasquier has influenced your life in some way, shape or formand we mean that literally. Nathalie du pasquier book dont take these drawings drawing by nathalie du pasquier, the selftaught artist and founding member of the memphis group. This colorpencil capriccio is a miseenplace of shapes, du pasquier says. Before that, after leaving her hometown of bordeaux, she spent a year in francophone africa, living in.
The british industrial designer george sowden moved to milan in 1971, to work alongside ettore sottsass at the electronics firm olivetti. Mar 25, 2014 fashion chain american apparel has launched a capsule collection of clothing featuring graphic prints by memphis group designer nathalie du pasquier. During her time with memphis du pasquier drew constantly, and her bold, postmodern style played a key role in defining the groups polarizing sensibilities and, subsequently, in creating their controversial reputation in the design world. Explore products by designer nathalie du pasquier at the future perfect. Born in bordeaux in 1957, du pasquier first became immersed in the design world when she moved to milan at the age of 22. Textiles, carpets, plastic laminates, and some furniture and objects. About the author nathalie du pasquier was born in bordeaux france in 1957, she has lived in milan since 1979. Nathalie du pasquier is the queen of decorating surfaces and has recently launched a new book to reveal her vibrant sketches. View the profiles of professionals named nathalie pasquier on linkedin. In 1979, she moved to milan where she helped to establish the memphis group in 1981. Sowden recalled interview by glenn adamson 22 february 2010 this was a way to create oneoff pieces with an industrial process.
During her time with memphis, she designed patterns for textiles, carpets, objects and furniture, and later, patterns for american apparel. See more ideas about memphis design, memphis milano and memphis pattern. In milan a group gathered around the architect ettore sottsass in 1981. Nathalie du pasquier is one of the founding members of memphis, the groundbreaking milanese design and architecture collective. Jul 20, 2017 on view memphis cofounder nathalie du pasquier stages a comeback with an art show at pace london. Memphis groups nathalie du pasquier shows new works in london exhibition. Since 1987, her main passion has been painting and still life.
Nathalie du pasquier was born in bordeaux, france, in 1957. The artist presents an extensive survey showcasing a recent shift in her practice. During her time with the group she designed patterns for textiles and carpets as well as objects and furniture. French artist and designer nathalie du pasquier is showcasing an exhibition of her works at londonbased gallery pace. Nathalie du pasquier was one of the founding members, and was responsible for the vast majority of the surface designs used by the group. Find the items on vntg buy directly from the dealer vntg dealers are not charged with commission over sales, therefore they present their best prices. Join facebook to connect with nathalie pasquier and others you may know. As such, these works abide by timehonoured conventions of the genre of painting she has made her own. Pasquier shares the same root of given name and surname pascal, from latin pascha, in turn from the hebrew pesach that means literally pass over. American apparel launches collection with nathalie du pasquier. Nathalie du pasquier was born in bordeaux france in 1957, she has lived in milano since 1979.
May, 2015 designer nathalie du pasquiers new book dont take these drawings seriously 19811987 comprises a series of previously unpublished illustrations that have, until now, remained hidden in a studio drawer for 30 years. Galerie greta meert is pleased to present its first exhibition with nathalie du pasquier. Square paintings nathalie du pasquier nieves books. Kunsthalle wien museumsquartier, museumsplatz 1 1070 vienna austria. Each natalie pencil features a different du pasquier design for you to mix and match in your pen pot or pencil case. The french artist made her name as a founding member of the memphis group, the revolutionary design studio. Mar 25, 20 nathalie du pasquier is a french born and selftaught artist that has been giving our world amazing art for over the past three decades. Gracieux accueil gracious reception du pasquier, nathalie. None of the furniture i was designing could have ever fit in that apartment, writes du. Art and illustration illustrations art and craft design art design nathalie du pasquier book design inspiration geometric sculpture art graphique watercolor and ink.
Nathalie du pasquier gets her moment in the spotlight pace london unveils the artists most recent paintings and the philadelphia ica showcases a wide range of her work by brook mason. Whats next for nathalie du pasquier w magazine womens. The brick as an archetypal and compositional elements has been the the starting point of the project. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 01, 2012 buy square paintings by nathalie du pasquier isbn. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. She settled in italy in 1978 and her focus shifted toward design. Until 1986 she worked as a designer and was a founder member of the italian design group memphis. Du pasquier, who is set for two more solo exhibitions later this year in london and philadelphia, has seen a. See available design, paintings, and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Nathalie du pasquier s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from. Nathalie du pasquier arrived in milan in the late 1970s.
Covering an artistic career spanning 35 years, the exhibition. The french artist nathalie du pasquier has lived and worked in milan since 1979. Since 1987, however, her main focus and passion has been painting. Her work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the pace london and the institute of contemporary art ica boston. By aileen kwun portrait by delfino sisto legnani according to lavers lawoutlined by fashion historian james laver in his 1937 book taste and fashionthe popularity of nathalie du pasquiers memphisera illustrations in recent years, 20 to 30 years after their creation, would classify the. Nathalie du pasquier, the queen of memphis metropolis.
View the profiles of people named nathalie pasquier. Bottles, cups, stones, bricks and small wooden constructions form the language of nathalie du pasquiers still life paintings. Nathalie du pasquier at american apparel people of print. Her early body of work included furniture, textiles, clothing designs and jewelry in addition to iconic work in decoration and patterns. Nathalie du pasquiers drawings from her book dont take these drawings too seriously 198187. Nathalie du pasquier started drawing as soon as she met her husband george sowden in 1979 in milan. Explore nathalie du pasquier incredible use of color check out the unique rugs she has designed for post design and the ceramic totems she designed for. Apr 11, 2020 du pasquier sometimes used a particular pattern on a few or only one object. Nathalie du pasquier gets her moment in the spotlight. Memphis cofounder nathalie du pasquier stages a comeback. Nathalie du pasquier doesnt like looking backwards.
The first thing nathalie du pasquier tells me when i step in her studio is that she doesnt have much time for me, because she has to work. Dont take these drawings seriously 19811987 disegnodaily. Nathalie du pasquier was born in bordeaux, france in 1957. Nathalie du pasquier is a figure who seems to leave a trail of intrigue behind her everywhere she goes. This question is the starting point for nathalie du pasquiers exploration. Starting from september 24th, mut hosts its fourth exhibition. Nathalie du pasquier artist biography for nathalie du. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Creating biographies or improving upon them is a work in progress, and we welcome information from our knowledgeable viewers. Jul 08, 2017 memphis groups nathalie du pasquier shows new works in london exhibition. Shop authentic nathalie du pasquier furniture and other nathalie du pasquier furniture from the worlds best dealers.
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