IKEA Recruits Daniel Arsham, Sabine Marcelis and More for Home Objects Collection

IKEA has unveiled its latest Art Event collection, an initiative that was established in 2015 as a way to democratize contemporary design. For 2021, the Swedish homeware giant collaborated with five artists and studios -- Daniel Arsham, Sabine Marcelis, Stefan Marx, Gelchop and Humans since 1982 -- for a range of unique statement pieces including lamps, clocks and wall decorations.

Arsham's contribution is a wall clock designed to appear as if it's flying through the air. A layer of "fabric" folds around the timepiece and flares to the side, capturing the motion of a scarf or bandana blowing in the wind. Marcelis crafted a minimalist LED wall lamp featuring a singular, slit-like opening at the front. Paying homage to IKEA's flat-pack furniture, Gelchop designed a pair of Allen key-shaped lamps, while Humans since 1982 devised wall decorations that mount miniature drones like butterflies. Lastly, a vase and throw blanket by Stefan Marx feature bold black-and-white text and graphics.

IKEA's 2021 Art Event collection ranges from approximately $26 to $69 USD and releases at IKEA stores in May.

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