Patterns of Cairo, Colour, and Refuse Reuse

Cairo and Egypt have a rich culture of colour that transcends time and is manifested in a variety of aspects and daily life. Simultaneously, Egyptians have a long tradition of being resourceful, establishing unique crafts around the reuse of agricultural byproducts and small pieces of wood. Within this context, the Patterns of Cairo project has invited Laura Luchtman from Kukka, a chromatic atelier for textile and surface design, and Paco Böckelmann from Studio ThusThat, a studio focusing on the use of uncommon materials such as refuse, in a week-long exploration of patterns and contemporary design. We open the discussion to the public in this talk where both designers present their work, followed by a Q&A session.

This public will take place on Sunday, September 1st , 2024 at 18:00.
The talk will be held in English.

Communitas is our media partner for this event.

About the speakers:
Laura Luchtman is a designer from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, who unites art and design. In 2010, she founded Kukka, a chromatic atelier for textile and surface design. She focuses on the social, cultural and ecological dimensions of colour. She collaborates with well-known brands and architects, and her innovative projects are exhibited and recognised worldwide. In 2023, she received her first design award for her project Chromarama.

Paco Böckelmann co-leads Studio ThusThat with Kevin Rouff. The studio aims to unearth the backstories of our everyday material world, focusing on the use of uncommon materials such as industrial wastes to suggest alternative futures. ThusThat bridges design, art and material science, to create pieces routed in an appreciation for materials, making and storytelling. Their projects have received international acclaim and have been globally exhibited.

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