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Will America be MAD for Patrick Jouin?

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Okay, designophiles: we have big news! French designer Patrick Jouin (yes, he's a hottie, but he's also talented) is making his American museum debut this November at Museum of Arts and Design (And you know who will be busting down the door to get in, right? Chair Chick at your service!). Jouin will be staging a multimedia installation at MAD that will examine the role of "gesture" in the making of a culinary dish. When I was in Paris this past February, I toured the phenom's exhibition at the at the Centre Pompidou (see my favorite post about the trip on Roaming By Design). I'll admit, it was difficult to pay attention due to the hoard of college-aged girls crowding around us asking for his autograph, but we managed to hold our own with the trim, handsome designer who walked elegantly around the space, a motorcycle helmet slung casually over his forearm. His designs in the varied exhibit ranged from eating utensils to subway token booths. His creativity seems to know no bounds, which is why he never goes anywhere without a sketch pad. "I have two in the seat of my moto," he said as he kissed the air above both cheeks in parting! If you didn't get to visit the Pompidou, here's a great video that gives you a taste of his versatility and read my piece on my Examiner Page. Above is Solid C1, one of the chairs that will be featured at MAD.

Filed under  //   Centre Pompidou   MAD   Museum of Arts and Design   Patrick Jouin   Roaming By Design   Solid C1  
Posted August 18, 2010