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Jane Withers: In Praise of Shadows
In Praise of Shadows
Light Blub, 2008, by Pieke Bergmans (Netherlands). A giant light bulb appears to be morphing into new forms, perhaps playfully symbolizing the end of the incandescent bulb as we know it. Photo by Studio Design Virus
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ABOUT THE ESSAY
In Praise of ShadowsEssay adapted from "In Praise of Shadows: New European Lighting Design," presented at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, September 19–October 18, 2009.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jane Withers is a design consultant, curator and writer based in London. She has written several books on design and architecture and regularly teaches and speaks on design internationally.More Bio >>
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