‘Inspiring Talks’ was a series of public talks hosted by Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design. This week of debates brought together leading figures from the worlds of architecture and design in Covent Garden, London. At the events space — a pop-up showroom — we presented O&A London collections, our collaboration with Holland & Sherry and architectural studio projects.
POWERFUL WOMEN IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Zaha Hadid once commented: “I always had to do everything ten times better to achieve recognition.” This talk brought together accomplished women working in the creative industries to discuss their own experiences of gender in the workplace and wider trends.
Speakers:
— Anna Agapova, head of design at Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design
— Stacie McCormick, artist
— Stéphanie Langard-Dumont, visual artist
— Stella Arion, fashion stylist
Moderator:
— Helen Chislett, London Connoisseur founder
«IT WAS A VERY EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND ANSWERED QUESTIONS YOU ASK YOURSELF»
D. Harrison, Bert Frank
TECHNOLOGIES IN INTERIOR DESIGN
The last decade has seen an explosion of innovative technology in interior design. At this public talk we looked at why the art-technology connection is important and speakers discussed their craft and where they draw inspiration. As part of the conversation, Oleg Klodt introduced the design and realisation of the new furniture collection.
Speakers:
— Oleg Klodt, chairman of Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design
— Michael Vasku, creative director of Preciosa Lighting
— Jasna Jevremovic, senior associate Case 3D
— Grant Pierrus, founder of Interior Style Hunter
Moderator:
— Alexei Markov, actor, confidence coach
“THANK YOU FOR ORGANISING SUCH AN INTERESTING EVENT. WE WERE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY USEFUL, INFORMATIVE TALKS. ESPECIALLY HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO HAVE A LITTLE CHAT WITH OLEG PERSONALLY. BEST OF LUCK!”
M&R
EMOTIONS BEYOND INTERIORS
This event explored the connection between interior design, human health, and how our environment fundamentally affects our emotional wellbeing – from colour and lighting to physical layout. The discussion ranged from the new generation of ‘smart’ buildings to how the design sector is evolving against a backdrop of economic and political uncertainty.
Speakers:
— Anna Agapova, head of design at Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design
— Helen Chislett, founder of London Connoisseur
— Mathias Kiss, artist/designer
— Angel Monzon, creative director of Vessel Gallery
— Monique Stamp, director at Riviere UK
— Regis Mathieu, founder of Mathieu Lustrerie
Moderator:
— Becky Sunshine, design journalist
“WONDERFUL TALKS AND A GREAT PANEL! THANKS FOR A LOVELY EVENINGS!”
Faust PR
PHOTO REPORT
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