Twenty First is pleased to present Fragmented Fantasies, a solo exhibition of an iconoclast collection of glass works by French artist Nathalie Ziegler.
With the rhythm of a dancer and the brilliance of an astute artisan, Nathalie Ziegler’s practice is an expressive exercise in gravity, intricacy, and anti-expectation. Finding balance in poetic sculpture and contemporary function, Ziegler’s pieces are practical objects like mirrors, vessels, and chandeliers that through some artful miracle have metamorphosed into otherworldly works of art. It's through this evolution of observation that her decor prompts viewers to question the modern standard and to expand their imagination into a world where the scales of a snake are made from gilded tiles of Verrerie Saint-Just glass.
This exhibition is a manifesto of light and beauty at the hands of a masterly alchemist. As fluid and bewildering as her work, the pieces presented in this collection are ones outside of explanation or simplistic reasoning. Each piece is entirely bespoke and doused in ethereal excellence. This is not an exhibition of decorative design, it’s a world of its own.
| Hours | Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMFriday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Twenty First |
| Type | Design Exhibition |
| Duration | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| City | New York City |
About
Twenty First
New York-based Twenty First Gallery is at the forefront of collectible design, applied and functional art. The platform brings together a select group of European artists excelling in various mediums while also putting their own spin on tried and true craftsmanship. Through carefully curated solo exhibitions and a strong presence at major international fairs, Twenty First Gallery is an essential resource for unique furnishings and artworks. Founded in 2007 by French applied arts expert Renaud Vuaillat, Twenty First Gallery has established itself as one of New York’s preeminent purveyors of thought-provoking collectible design produced with quality materials and mastery in mind. Vuaillat and his team work closely with a roster of renowned and emerging talents; pushing them to think outside the box, experiment, and create new format-defying work that can captivate collectors in new ways. The same considered approach translates into how the platform forges long-lasting relationships with collectors. Twenty First Gallery believes in the value of living with design as art and celebrating work that can convey a narrative.
