Join ArtReview and Ursula on Tuesday 3 June for a conversation with Martino Gamper and Max Lamb
ArtReview and Ursula magazine have teamed up to host a series of talks on the first Tuesday of every month in the Wine Bar underneath the Farm Shop in London’s Mayfair. Staged as a series of intimate conversations and more, set in a relaxed and casual bar, the series will allow audiences a insight into the inspirations, working methods and passions of some of today’s key visionaries from artists and thinkers, to filmmakers, designers, philosophers and architects. The events will span creative thinking and how it evolves to match our times. The series is a celebration of traditional conviviality, to be experienced live by those present rather than remotely, on screen. The talk will take place in the restaurant, where food and drink can be ordered throughout the evening.
Time: 6.30pm welcome drink, 7pm event start
Ticketed event: £10, which includes a welcome drink
Next event:
01 July: Thomas J. Price and Gus Casely-Hayford
About Martino Gamper
Designer Martino Gamper started as an apprentice with a furniture maker in Merano, Italy and then went on to study sculpture under Michelangelo Pistoletto at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, Austria. He completed a Masters in 2000 at the Royal College of Art in London, UK, where he studied under Ron Arad, before setting up his London studio in the same year. Working across disciplines, he engages in a variety of projects including exhibition design, interior design, one-off commissions, and the design of mass-produced products at the forefront of the design industry. His design commissions range from the Prada store windows, Valextra Flagship Stores, to chairs for Rubelli and Dior, glassware for Lobmeyr, and restaurants in the Dolomites. In 2023, Martino was awarded an OBE for services to design.
About Max Lamb
Max Lamb is a highly acclaimed and innovative designer celebrated for his distinctive contributions to the realms of furniture and product design. Lamb’s artistic journey is characterised by a remarkable fusion of traditional craftsmanship with avant-garde design principles. Lamb’s early life in the picturesque landscapes of Cornwall, UK laid the foundation for his deep appreciation of nature, a theme that often permeates his work. After completing his studies at the Royal College of Art in London, UK, Lamb quickly garnered attention for his unconventional and experimental design approach. He emerged as a key figure in the contemporary design scene, challenging norms and pushing the boundaries of materials and processes. One of Lamb’s defining characteristics is his relentless exploration of materials. From stone and metal to foam and cardboard, he fearlessly delves into diverse mediums, extracting unexpected beauty from their inherent properties. This commitment to experimentation not only showcases his technical prowess but also underscores his dedication to redefining the possibilities within design. Lamb’s designs, whether furniture pieces or smaller-scale products, exhibit a unique aesthetic marked by a raw and tactile quality. Each creation tells a story of its own, with an underlying narrative that connects the user to the object on a visceral level. His pieces often embody a harmonious blend of functionality and artistic expression, challenging the conventional boundaries of design disciplines.
