Through the lens of photographer Dan Ipp
Through the lens of photographer Dan Ipp
‘Through the lens’ is our monthly series that throws the spotlight on photographers who are Wallpaper contributors. Here we explore Berlin-based Dan Ipp’s vision further
Tomatoes, 2019
It was while studying industrial design at Rochester Institute of Technology that New Jersey-born Dan Ipp was introduced to photography by friends. From then on, it became a solution to the questions he initially tried to resolve through design.
Ipp’s practice is not limited to photography and industrial design. The self-taught photographer – who also happens to be Wolfgang Tillmans’ assistant – has worked across a wide range of creative disciplines. This made him an ideal match for our shoot with Dutch designer Hella Jongerius, who allowed us behind the scenes as her solo show at Berlin’s Gropius Bau came together.
Introducing the May 2021 Design Issue of Wallpaper
Introducing the May 2021 Design Issue of Wallpaper
Dear readers,
Welcome to our Design Issue. While in-person gatherings of the international design community, in Milan and beyond, may still be months away, there’s a host of launches that leave us eager with excitement. Showcasing the unflagging creativity of designers around the world, this issue is a celebration of the inspiring ideas, exhibitions and products to come.
The legendary Hella Jongerius gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of her upcoming solo show at Berlin’s Gropius Bau, which explores experimental weaving techniques, and graces our limited-edition subscriber cover. The show includes live elements: among them a participatory installation inviting visitors to spin a yarn from recycled textile waste, and four looms working in tandem to create large-scale, 3D-woven objects. This is a masterclass in pushing traditional craft techniques to new heights, me