Mad Brussels and the export department of hub.brussels have handed Jean-François Declercq, founder of Atelier Jespers, over the art direction of Itinérance #15 for his second participation at Beirut Design Fair 2019. This year, the curatorial project sets focus on Belgian designers.
Based in Brussels, Atelier Jespers’s mission is to present internationally young and renowned creators. Scenography by the Master of Art Pierre Bonnefille and set-up by the young lighting designer Romy Bechara will highlight exclusives pieces, furniture, and ceramics during the fair.
The exhibition Domus Aurea, inspired by Nero’s Roman palace, will showcase neo-archaistic artworks with one ceramic by Pascale Risbourg, two chairs by Sébastien Caporusso, one brass console by Yann Dessauvages, one felt mask by Pierre-Louis Graizon, one sculptural luminaire by Studio Élémentaires, and one « Remparts » vase by Alain Berteau & 6+2 Edition.