MOMA is Latin Chic
“We are so impressed by the depth of talent among Mexico’s emerging designers, not only are we seeing innovative products crafted from unique materials, we are also inspired by these designers’ passion for creating new, contemporary visions of classic Mexican themes.”
—Kathy Thornton-Bias, President of MoMA’s retail division.
Right: Jam Collapsible Side Table/Stool Rodolfo Samperio
Completely collapsible and flat packed. Jam is a versatile piece of furniture formed by three planes that rotate on cotton-rope hinges. The rope is used to fasten the pieces together. Jam works equally well as a side table or a stool. Made in Mexico of birch plywood with biodegradable finish and cotton rope.
Canasta Glass Bowl Emiliano Godoy, 2008
A futuristic interpretation of the traditional basket, this bowl is made from blown glass and can be used as a decorative centerpiece perfect for displaying fruit and flowers.
Made in Mexico
If you’ve visited the MOMA Design Store last month, you probably noticed their limited-availability product collection from Mexico. That’s right, MOMA have launched about 150 lifestyle products by emerging Mexican designers, including home accessories, furniture, paper goods, and jewelry. These products are rarely seen here in the United States. Most of them have this incredible bold colors, pop culture iconography and ceramic innovation, all elements which are sometimes associated with Mexico’s design heritage.
However, some of these wonderfully designed pieces are a bit demure, yet vibrant in their appearance. Products such as a pre-Columbian-style pitcher rendered in polyester resin, a chair woven with ancient Mayan techniques that uses zinc-galvanized PVC string, and an everyday market bag reimagined as a ceramic fruit bowl are a few examples of how designers are transforming traditional ideas using modern materials, production methods, and aesthetics.
Right: Maria Bonita Table Francisco Torres, Irene Rojas, Estefania Robles, Cecilia Ezquerro, Alejandra Pimentel, Mariana Aguila, and Alejandra Rodriguez, 2010
Great for any space, this sturdy side table handcrafted from walnut wood
with handbraided and hand- knit rattan embellishment.
Made in Mexico.
