Micro Tools; The Invisible Synapse

Before pen & paper, the micro-tools are the inner software of designers, the “immemori memorie” which subconsciously ignite our designs. At a time when digital platforms have become our Mecca of inspiration, from the likes of pinterest to tumblr, instagram amongst others, we strive to draw our attention back to the physical object as well as its space of exchange. Inspired by Duchamp’s “Boîte-en-valise”, a portable miniature monograph of the artists’ work, we invite a selection of 10 contributors to present and design their own ‘valise of inspiration’ contained within a maximum volume of 45x40x15cm. Rather than limiting oneself to the notion of the container and the contained, we aim to challenge and question the very idea of how we collect, process and frame inspiration. We are ‘stressing one’s potentiality to decide his own educations, to find his inspiration, to shape his ambience and share this journey with whoever is interested.’ - Stewart Brand in “Whole Earth Catalogue”.
Developed in collaboration with (ab)Normal, the exhibition itself is intended as a space for exchange and discussion.

KooZA/rch continues its research into the process of making with an exhibition whose discourse goes beyond the tool as extension of the human body but rather asks the designer to reconsider all that lies beyond the body.