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New York, NY [August, 12, 2016] – Through the distinct voices of 7 contemporary designers and artists from 4 continents, Friedman Benda will present an interpretation of the aesthetics of wabi-sabi, finding beauty in impermanence and imperfection, and integrity in authenticity and nature. Functional artworks are explored through archetypical gestures and the blending of natural elements and materials: water, light, stone, clay, paper, lava, bronze, and bamboo.

A focal point is a basalt fountain created by Korean designer Byung Hoon Choi [b. 1952], a pioneer of Korean craft, whose work is both …