Tilman asked to design stage for annual West Bund Art & Design

In what is shaping up to be one of the most exciting art events of the year, AD Style asked Tilman Thürmer to create a one-of-a-kind stage and lounge, acting as the central gathering area for West Bund Art & Design 2016. Tilman designed the AD Art Kitchen – an intimate café making use of the stage and opposite auditorium seating. Inside the stark white industrial West Bund Art Center space, the stage takes on a bold, dark shape that transitions into a design sculpture over 10 meters high. Visitors are welcome to step inside and enjoy a hot beverage, or rest in the opulent seating area. The auditorium steps are punctuated with art displays serving as a prominent viewing spot for featured work.

Taking place November 9-13 this year, the event is Shanghai’s annual contemporary arts festival, directed by artist and Minsheng Art Museum director Zhou Tiehai. Bringing together renowned galleries both from China and worldwide, West Bund Art & Design is a must-see for any art lover. As an important platform in China to raise the profile of promising art talent, COO is pleased to be a part of it.