Martin John Callanan at Vitsoe New York – I Cannot Not Communicate

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Vitsoe
33 Bond Street
New York, NY 10012
14 May – 14 July, 2015

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I Cannot Not Communicate is a new piece of work by Martin John Callanan that will be on show at Vitsoe New York from tomorrow. It comprises the top 100 books suggested to the Berlin and UK-based artist by Amazon since the online retailer introduced its recommendation algorithm over 15 years ago. The publications will be displayed on Vitsoe's iconic shelving, and Callanan has produced a Risographed pamphlet to accompany the installation, which includes a text by Marialaura Ghidini.

—Vitsoe

Freunde von Freunden: Stephen Mann

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—01. Vitsoe 606 Universal Shelving System.
—02. Bruce Weber film poster.
—03. Kitchen by Dean Edmonds.

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Berlin-based Freunde von Freunden dispatched writer Amelia Phillips and photographer Tina Hillier to visit our very own Fashion Director, Stephen Mann, for one of the website's latest features. Highlighting a variety of Vitsoe product alongside his collection of books and art, the article also provides a look at some of Dean Edmonds' work within Stephen's recently renovated Tottenham home.

—Freunde von Freunden

London Design Festival: Vitsœ 620 Reading Room

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—01. The chosen titles.
—02. A magazine about magazines.

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Together with magCulture and Postcard Teas, Vitsœ are hosting "a place to pause in comfort" at their Duke Street store during this year's London Design Festival. Jeremy Leslie, the founder of magCulture, has selected 20 independent publications from around the world, including Inventory, all of which will be on display. These titles also form the backbone of MagMagMag, a limited edition supplement produced especially for the occasion. The 620 Reading Room will be open daily from September 13th to 21st, with complimentary refreshments provided by Postcard Teas between 2pm and 4pm, Monday to Saturday.

—Vitsœ

Vitsoe Bookswap with Book Works, Nieves & Printed Matter

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—01. London.
—02. Nieves.

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This summer Vitsoe launched their bookswap initiative, a simple yet great concept for the furniture company. Utilizing their living spaces cum offices in London, New York and Munich, they've worked with Book Works, Printed Matter and Nieves respectively to create unique offerings in each location.

—Vitsoe

Vitsœ & The Gourmand Fruit Stand

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—01. The Gourmand, Issue 03.
—02. Vitsœ New York, May 16-19.

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Starting this Friday and running through until Monday, Vitsœ New York will be hosting a small fruit stand put on in collaboration with The Gourmand. Alongside the market, there will be a limited edition fruit-focused recipe book available with illustrations by Gwendal le Bec, Yann le Bec, Bruce Usher, Jamie Brown and Jean Jullien.

—Vitsœ
—The Gourmand

Vitsœ 621 Side Table

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—01. Designed in 1962.
—02. Available in two sizes.

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Originally designed in 1962 by Dieter Rams, the 621 Side Table hasn't been produced by Vitsœ since the '80s. This spring the English company is re-releasing the injection-molded tables in black and off-white. Available in two sizes, they now feature adjustable feet, adding even more flexibility and keeping them in line with Rams' continued goal to move forwards and improve his designs.

—Vitsœ

Vitsœ 620 Chair

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—01-03. Compatible with vintage 620s.

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"Following Dieter Rams granting Vitsœ the exclusive worldwide licence to his original furniture designs, Vitsœ is pleased to announce it has comprehensively re-engineered Rams’s 620 Chair Programme delivering exceptional improvements in both quality and price. The 620 Chair Programme is now available."

—Vitsœ

Vitsœ Munich

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—01. Türkenstrasse 36.

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With anticipation growing for the release of new products later this year, Vitsœ have opened a showroom in Munich as a nice accent to their apartment already located in the same city.

—Vitsœ