17th September 2018

Now open: Hilos Invisibles

- Written by Laura.

Mastermined by Uruguay-born, London-based designer Matteo Fogale, Hilos Invisibles brings together seven Montevideo studios to create brand new work inspired by Modernist architect Julio Vilamajó Echaniz.

From a chair that riffs on Vilamajó’s use of to-hand materials like stones, straw and wood, to a light series that mimics how the architect harnessed the movement of the sun, the show at The Aram Gallery is both a deep dive into one of the most important Uruguayan architects and a snapshot of some of the most exciting design studios operating in the capital today.

Hilos Invisibles Images and Blue Prints

As part of a residency at the Museum Casa Vilamajó, Matteo immersed himself in the archive of the architect, then invited seven Montevideo practices – Carolina Palombo, Claudio Sibille, CLARO, Menini-Nicola, Muar, Studio Diario and Rafael Antía – to take part in week-long workshops. Scouring his sketches, letters, plans and blueprints, the eager investigators found intriguing details, some concrete, some abstract, and then used them to collaboratively develop new pieces with Matteo inspired by Vilamajó’s legacy.

(Left) Rama Bookshelf by Claudio Sibille. Medianera Lamps by Estudio Claro. (Centre) Coffee Tables by Rafael Anita. (Right) El Secreto by Menini-Nicola. Americana Dresser by Muar.

Tutura Chair by Carolina Palombo.

We could wax lyrical endlessly about the social enterprises behind Carolina Palombo’s Tutura easy chair or the process that powered CLARO’s Medianera lamps, but why listen to us prattle on when you could see the gorgeous things for yourself. Hilos Invisibles runs at The Aram Gallery until 27 October.

(Left) Tutura Chair by Carolina Palombo. (Right) Lamps by Estudio Claro.

Want the lowdown on what other shows you can’t afford to miss this week? Check out the Zetteler LDF bible here .

(Left) Americana Dress by Muar. (Centre) Lamps by Estudio Claro. (Right) Bench by Estudio Diaro.

List of things to see? Check. Map? Check. In-depth insight? Hell yeah! Our LDF guide has it all. See for yourself here.