Herzog & de Meuron Design Handblown Glass Trophies for Art Basel Awards
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Architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has designed handblown glass trophies for the Art Basel Awards, described as resembling 'breath suspended in mid-air.' The bubbly glass sculptures have sparked debate among commenters, with some criticizing them as 'glass turds' while others appreciate their artistic merit. The article appears to be part of Dezeen's newsletter coverage of design and architecture news.
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· 3 pulledHerzog & de Meuron have unveiled handblown, bubbly glass trophies for the Art Basel Awards that were designed to resemble breath suspended in mid-air.
Commenters debated the sculptures, with one calling them a 'glass turd' and another remarking,
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Herzog & de Meuron's Art Basel trophies.
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