anticipating built-in obsolescence. ‘T ings should have a short life,’ he insisted in 1965, a sentiment that was refl ected by his iconic Djinns, which, made from foam and jersey, had a tendency to disintegrate with use. Among the interior designers featured in the exhibition is Verner Panton, who drew on the forward-thinking creativity of science fi ction and broke virtually every rule of interior design in the creation of his spectacular concepts for homes, offi ces and restaurants.
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Iconic furniture has appeared in numerous science fiction films – Marc Newson’s Orgone Chair can be spotted in Ridley Scott’s 2012 film Prometheus
‘T e main focus of my own work is on the overall result,’ he said, referring to his penchant for incorporating elements that aff ected human senses, feelings and physical movement. ‘Interaction with the setting is far more important than that with just a chair or any other object; a room, a colour, furniture, textiles and lighting must be considered as a whole. An attractive setting can only be created if all of its components are truly mastered.’ Panton’s Fantasy Landscape,