Greek participation to the inaugural London Design Biennale

LANDSCAPE- MARBLE-MOVEMENT-LIGHT: An interpretation of Utopia by Design

Greek marble atelier on•entropy’s entry at the first London Design Biennale, a presentation of newly commissioned works by over 35 countries at arts and cultural venue Somerset House. Running 7th – 27th September 2016, each work explores the theme ‘Utopia by Design’.

Having paired with administrative body, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Cultural Organisation NEON, dynamic sister-duo and founders of on•entropy, Niki and Zoe Moskofoglou, have curated the Greek exhibit. Upon entering the iconic venue, visitors engage first-hand with a 1.2 tonne Pentelikon block, which was extracted from a quarry outside of Athens to be placed prominently in the prestigious Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court.

The only entry in the London Design Biennale to have a display indoors and outdoors, the sisters have also transformed two rooms within the East Wing of Somerset House into a utopian marble landscape. Interacting with the sensuous qualities of marble creates an “embodied understanding of place”, that confronts ideas of identity and belonging.

With the cultural landscape of Dionysos quarry setting the backdrop, on•entropy’s installation merges culture and nature with a focus on population and material movements throughout time. The exhibit was inspired by a quote from Utopia’s writer, Thomas More: “You needn’t take any luggage, for wherever you go you’ll be equally at home, and able to get everything you want”.

The visiting public will also be encouraged to learn more about the stone’s rich heritage through a series of talks & seminars, running parallel with the three-week Biennale.