Barber and Osgerby's 30-year design journey showcased in Milan retrospective exhibition
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Amy Frearson
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Summary
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the British design duo, are having their first retrospective exhibition at Triennale Milano during Milan design week. The 'Alphabet' exhibition features over 230 objects and prototypes spanning their 30-year career. In an exclusive interview, they reflect on their journey from being 'reprobates' to becoming established designers, discussing their creative process, evolution of their partnership, and their approach to design that combines art and functionality.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledFor a long time, we were the youngest people in our studio
We were reprobates, we were just having fun
The exhibition is called Alphabet because it's about the building blocks of our work
We've always been interested in the space between art and design
Our partnership has evolved from being two individuals to being a single entity
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