For the occasion of Carsten in der Elst’s inaugural exhibition at Side Gallery, Sourcing Stone continues to explore the German-born contemporary designer’s attitude towards material, and reflect his design philosophy. Reinterpreting the standardised use of Greywacke sandstone, traditionally used for the manufacturing of pavement stones, Elst has created a new series of twenty-two functional additions to this heavy industrial process. This new body of twenty-two chairs and tables is Elst’s most ambitious collection yet, larger and rawer than ever, the material was handpicked from Lindlar quarry during the brutal winter months of 2023 in west Germany. The collection of work exemplifies the designer’s desire to influence our use of materials for the better, to increase our awareness of the processes of mundane structures around us. Where they come from. How they are made. How they can be developed.
| Hours | By Appointment |
| Venue | Side Gallery |
| Type | Design Exhibition |
| Duration | By Appointment |
| City | Barcelona |
About
Side Gallery
Side Gallery, established in Barcelona and founded in November 2015 works with international design of the twentieth century, as well as contemporary design. The gallery focuses on Latin American historical design from countries such as Brasil, Mexico, or Venezuela, primarily concentrating on the work of Oscar Niemeyer, Geraldo de Barros, Lina Bo Bardi, Luis Barragán, Antonio Bonet and Joaquim Tenreiro, but also with a special sensibility for Spanish and Italian design of the past century and rare pieces by relevant architects worldwide. For its contemporary design projects, the gallery invites international designers, architects and contemporary artists to re-think design and handcraft traditions through ethnographic methods proposing a dialogue between two centuries to develop limited-edition works, commissioned and produced exclusively. Committed to innovation and tradition, the gallery collects, preserves, and promotes modern and contemporary design, whilst exploring ideas across cultures through different initiatives and collaborations. In addition to presenting a dynamic schedule of gallery exhibitions, Side Gallery proposes site-specific interventions worldwide at singular architectural landmarks working with renowned curators and offering a rereading of the lines between architecture, art and design.
