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Fruit Prints by Enzo Mari

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9-22-enzo3.jpgWe first saw these big images side by side at a client's house. After that, we saw them behind the counter at Kid-O. We didn't know where they were from, but they stuck in our mind. They were simple, elegant and full of goodwill.

With a bit of research we discovered that they were the work of Enzo Mari (b. 1932), an Italian designer with a great legacy, who has become known for even more as "a writer, teacher, artist and designer of products, furniture and puzzle games."

 
 

First published by Danese in the 1960's they are in their second printing, the apple and the pear can be found at Kid-O, Nova 68 ($250).

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The apple is also sold at Moss.

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2006-09-22 11:28:38

Is it wrong to think, "I can do that."

posted by opinionated on 2006-09-22 12:30:27

Well, do it then, or shut yr trap.

Things few of us could design: Mari's wooden fauna puzzles. Sublime.

posted by rob on 2006-09-22 12:48:07

Dear rob,

I am sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I was painting an apple.

Love,
opinionated

posted by opinionated on 2006-09-22 15:47:05

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have the apple hanging in their Bridgehampton home.

posted by patrick (the other one) on 2006-09-24 13:51:21