George Sowden Black White Art Print Poster Lithography 50 X 70cm Memphis Milano

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High-quality brand new / mint condition art print / poster
Artist: George Sowden
Artwork: Black & White
Graphic originally created … Read more High-quality brand new / mint condition art print / poster
Artist: George Sowden
Artwork: Black & White
Graphic originally created by the artist back in the 90s
Digitally printed in Italy onto 120grams Fedrigoni Materica matte paper
Signed with a GEORGE SOWDEN stamp
Period: 2020 - Now

70cm x 50cm / 27.55inches x 19.68 inches

Sold unframed
Will be rolled and shipped safely in a sturdy archive poster tube
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George Sowden is a designer and product developer with extensive experience in various industrial design sectors: from the enhancement of mass-market electronic products to handcrafted products produced in limited numbers, including ceramics and glass, fabrics, and carpets. He studied Architecture at the Gloucestershire College of Art in the '60s. He moved to Milan in 1970 where he began working with Ettore Sottsass and Olivetti. In 1981 he participated in the founding of Memphis. In that same year, he opened his design studio through which he developed an industrial design consultancy while continuing to cultivate his research work. He is married to Nathalie Du Pasquier.

Since 2007 he has been a partner of Industreal, an Italian company dedicated to the promotion of design ideas. In 2010 he founded the SOWDEN brand which produces kitchenware and tableware. Sowden's interest in collaborating with artisans and small businesses, as well as in the practice of design and decoration, began in the 1970s and continues today. In 1990 his experimentation and research were the subject of the exhibition "George J. Sowden Designing 1970–1990" organized by the Musée des Arts décoratifs et du Design in Bordeaux. In 1991 he won the Compasso d'Oro for the OFX420 fax made for Olivetti. Sowden Design's products have appeared in many specialized books, most recently Designing the 21st Century published by Taschen. In 1990, his work of experimentation and research starred in an exhibition organized by the Musées des Arts Décoratifs of Bordeaux and Marseille.


About MEMPHIS Milano: The Memphis Milano or the Memphis Group design movement, born in 1981 under the vision of Ettore Sottsass and a collective of young designers and architects (Nathalie Du Pasquier included), became a defining cultural phenomenon of the 1980s. By challenging the established norms of design and turning conventional ideas about living spaces on their head, Memphis revolutionized creative and commercial logic. Sottsass, the backbone of the movement, led the charge in reimagining design through unconventional shapes, bold patterns, and innovative materials, pushing the creative boundaries of the industry. Memphis became a symbol of New Design, and its influence continues to resonate across various sectors of production and beyond, leaving a lasting mark on contemporary culture.

Each Memphis Milano piece is timeless and iconic. It continues to captivate audiences for its rebellious, avant-garde nature and its impact on contemporary design sensibilities. These objects remain collectible and influential, symbolizing a pivotal moment in design history.


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