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GalleriesCulturedMiamiDec_Layout 1 11/20/12 11:40 PM Page 76 " © A major force in contemporary and collectible design, Galerie Kreo returns to Design Miami/ for the seventh year. Gallery owners Didier and Clémence Krzentowski talk about industry shifts, irresistible jewelry and the next wave of young talent. On collectors: "Collectors are more and more interested in design, and their demand for quality is also higher. The link between art and design is stronger, and in many cases the pieces co-exist in personal spaces." On new talent: "We're showing our first collaboration with young designer Jean-Baptiste Fastrez, which is 'The Mask,' a collection of three mirrors. We're also showing a new solo show by Wieki Somers in March, whose work is evolving in a wonderful way, acquiring more maturity and strength." On your wish list: "More lamps!" (Didier); "Necklaces from our first exhibition of jewelry 'Around the Neck,' which will offer original pieces by designers and artists. I know I will be unable to resist the temptation of saving a few for me personally." (Clémence) Inuit mirror, 2012, by Jean-Baptiste Fastrez Magen H. Gallery In addition to works by Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Jean Royère, Magen H. Gallery is showing a miniexhibition of La Borne ceramics at Design Miami/. Hugues Magen, co-owner of the gallery, shares the story of this rare collection of ceramic masterpieces. How did you begin collecting La Borne ceramics? "Over the years I've collected more than 100 pieces. This work fascinated me from the start; I was touched by the composition, the color, the clay, the forms. The more I learned about it, the more involved I became." And how long have you been amassing this collection? "The exhibition and book are the culmination of 10 years of work and research. It's seldom that you find these pieces. I'm like an archaeologist, and in the process, I've met many of the protagonists of the movement. It's been an incredible journey." Ceramic sculpture, c. 1980, by Elisabeth Joulia 76 CULTURED I imagine it will be difficult to part with some of these pieces. "It will be. For sure. I have a fundamental love for every object I choose. But, it's the story of the dealer: We rescue a masterpiece and put it back on the pedestal." IMAGE BY ©FELIPE RIBON COURTESY GALERIE KREO Galerie Kreo 1 A E G C C ! ! C C In G