The Applause Machines can soon be seen at
Moss in New York.
Nick and I both think Moss is one of the best design stores in the world, although it's much more than that.
Here is what the
Icon magazine team say about Moss and it's owner Murray Moss.
New York’s Moss store in Soho is probably the most important design shop in the world. Part emporium, part gallery and part museum, it contains a constantly shifting selection of cutting-edge design classics and antiques.
It’s owner, Murray Moss, is a gifted and intuitive retailer who refreshingly doesn’t give a damn about fads or trends but has an unerring eye for the beautiful and a canny head for deal-making. Moss is a trustee of the Cooper-Hewitt, the National Design Museum and the Smithsonian Institution and has the ear of just about every key figure in the world of design.
He is the bridge between the vibrant European scene and the staid but huge American market, and often gives overseas designers (most recently
Maarten Baas and
Tord Boontje) their first big break.
Moss’ store is extremely highbrow yet can still laugh at itself. Despite the reverential atmosphere, the shop sells “do not touch” T-shirts, acknowledging the paradox of forbidding contact with furniture.
Our good friend Nik Ramage has been visiting Laikingland this week to agree the final design of his Fingers.
These images of the Applause Machines on display at the Frozen Fountain were sent to me by an ex student of mine, Philip Procter. He is studying Contemporary Furniture Design at Bucks New University . It was on his course trip to Amsterdam that he and his fellow students spotted and enjoyed the Applause Machines.
Phil is making some very interesting work that you can see here.
We are delighted that two of our beautifully crafted kinetic objects will be on show in the House of the Future at Grand Designs Live Birmingham. (9 - 11 oct)
Apparently, the Liquorice Loops Magnet Mobile and Graphite Black Applause Machine will be performing 14 times per day as actors tour the House of the Future presenting all the specially selected products in a 20 minute performance. 
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