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Portable Lamp 001, designed by Brazilian designer Guilherme Wentz
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Portable Lamp 001 by Guilherme Wentz

The Portable Lamp 001, designed by Brazilian designer Guilherme Wentz, is a new luminaire that impresses with its minimalist design. Made of aluminum, the lamp is reduced to simple geometric shapes: a cylindrical lampshade meets a rectangular base, creating a balanced visual contrast. Strategically positioned LEDs create the impression of perfect geometric shapes through their...

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Until the beginning of the 20th century, art served primarily as a mere representation of reality. In the course of modernism, however, artists began to question the conventional boundaries and definitions of...

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For a long time, minimalism in design was considered the epitome of timeless aesthetics, functionality, quality, and good taste. As a result, more and more brands and products began to focus on...

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