From galleries to non-profits, artist-run spaces to ephemeral pop-ups — each issue, we shine the spotlight on an art space that might otherwise escape your attention.
The Spot: 019
When I was a student at Bauhaus and first heard about Henry van de Velde, he was introduced as a pioneer — a person who blurred the boundaries between art, architecture, and design. His approach to the concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk fascinated me: a design that is not only aesthetically compelling but also permeates everyday life. Van de Velde was a visionary who prioritised functional beauty, but above all he created spaces that enabled new ways of thinking. It was precisely this philosophy (…)
