This was young curators Paul Spez and Jonathan F. Kugel‘s first collaboration held at the new Fiumano Projects’ space near King’s Cross, showing the work of artist and designer Baron Emmerich von Flughafen, formerly known as Diego Fortunato
I’d go as far as to say that these happy, decorative pieces remind us of the sheer fun of sex, something that is often lost in our current culture. There is a balanced riot here between “male” and “female” protuberances, hollows and holes that is quite joyful to experience. Add to that the reflectiveness of polished stainless steel and the shadows thrown and you come away with a feeling of optimism.
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