pop ron in a china shop

Oh, the Farmer and the Cowman Should Be Friends.

A stop over at the IFC mall is a must when in Hong Kong. Architecturally beautiful on the outside and a mind-boggling shopping wanderlust on the inside. One other objective was of course to venture into the depth of Level 2 and visit the brain child behind these beautifully innovative displays. Israeli born U.K. based Ron Arad is certainly among the most influential designers of our time, he is showcasing his ingenious, humorous, versatile, border-pushing yet practical but always beautiful furniture in Hong Kong. This is his first showcase in China. The exhibition is hosted by Ben Brown Fine Arts which has now arrived in Asia. Bringing some of the most celebrated international living and non-living artists to the increasingly vibrant art scene of Hong Kong. The gallery launched 2 major shows opening at the end of November 2009; a group show of major international artists from their permanent gallery at 301 Pedder Building and the other, ‘Ron Arad in a China Shop’, a solo show by the world famous Sculptor extraordinaire, from their exciting space at the prestigious IFC. Interesting to see how a designer such as Ron showcasing his work underneath a shopping mall escalator! Ha!

Most astounding is his new design bookshelf, Oh, the Farmer and the Cowman Should Be Friends. If I was from America and lived in a 4 story house, this bookshelf would be mine (or maybe just a humongous house with very high ceilings). Then there is the mirrored and curved Ping Pong Table (allegedly Ron lost a game or two on opening night). Game on?

Ron Arad in a China Shop
Pop-Up Exhibition
26 November 2009 - 29 January 2010
Shop 2049, Podium 2, IFC