The image is Algae Lab, 2017-2019, by Studio Klarenbeek & Dros and Atelier Luma, Courtesy of Atelier Luma/Luma Arles. See our image rights statement.

 

Object Timeline

2018

  • Work on this object began.

2019

2020

  • We acquired this object.

2022

2024

  • You found it!

Vessel, Algae Vessel

This is a vessel. It was designed by Studio Klarenbeek & Dros and Atelier Luma and manufactured by Studio Klarenbeek & Dros and Atelier Luma. It is dated 2018 and we acquired it in 2020. Its medium is 3d-printed biomaterial (microalgae, sugar-based biopolymer). It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Atelier Luma. It is credited Gift of Atelier Luma / Luma Arles.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 12.5 × 3.5 cm (4 15/16 × 1 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On Underside: B(or 8)293 written in black marker.

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Nature—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.

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