Event 2: Hammer Museum's Provocations: The Architecture and Design of Heatherwick Studio

This is one of my favorite exhibits of all time. I have been to several different museums of modern art (LACMA, SFMOMA, MoMA) and I've never been more intrigued. Every single piece had a purpose that I could relate to, and see it's impact fully in today's society.

The main theme of this exhibit is -- to answer a question.

I realized that Heatherwick is an amazing inventor, not only because he finds the most creative solutions, but because of his ability to pose the most explorative questions.

Heatherwick doesn't just have eye for aesthetics and contemporary design (later I found that he is a designer for Longchamp). His unique ability to blend both technology and art together is what truly makes his work stand out beyond his peers. For example, a trending photo opportunity in the LA area right now on Facebook and Instagram is his spun chairs. After going through the studio, I learned exactly why he invented something like this. He wanted to know if it was possible to rotate while sitting down. Thus he created an art piece that people can enjoy "riding."

This is a place to go to if you're searching for inspiration. Heatherwick is very well known for being a concept artist for bridges. If you see the paintings, you'll notice that the new forms of architecture are both environmentally sustainable and efficient for metropolitan areas.

He even digs into a revolution for furniture by bringing his creations back in the wood shop to create everyday, simple products such as the cabinet, and transforming it into something cooler. He uses hinges to help expand, hide, and save space. I truly can't wait for these to hit the market!