Marc Newson Showcases Ancient Chinese Enameling in Gagosian Hong Kong Furniture Exhibition

Multi-faceted designer Marc Newson has brought a series of rare furniture to the Gagosian gallery in Hong Kong, showcasing several large-scale pieces that were created using an ancient Chinese technique. Newson, who has long been drawn to and influenced by Asian art, employed the use of cloisonné throughout the works, an enameling process that originated in the Mediterranean and made its way to China around the 14th century. Items such as sculptural chairs, desks and lounges have been construct...