This is a novel design development. These chairs by Italian fashion house Marni are constructed by ex-prisoners in Colombia in woven PVC threads on metal frames, part of a social rehabilitation project.
They’re part of this year’s Salone del Mobile, the famed Milan design fair.
Proceeds from the 100 chairs ($260-590) go to a Milan-based support program for the children of imprisoned mothers. There’s a slideshow on Blouin ArtInfo, here.
Categories: Design
Canadian Art Junkie 
Art in the service of society. A worthy combination indeed!
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Good point. Thanks.
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Look comfortable too …
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Good point!
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Everything must serve some purpose, I think, if only to give pleasure, comfort, stimulation …:)
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