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Image Courtesy Jeremy Harris Image Courtesy Jeremy Harris Not the most politically correct title, but we’re sticking with it anyway. The photos series American Asylums: Moral Architecture of the 19th Century is a passion of photographer Jeremy Harris and a sort of homage to Thomas Story Kirkbride, a physician and advocate for the mentally ill until his death in...

A big thank you to all who entered the #KEZUMID14 Instagram competition during Melbourne In Design. After much deliberation we are pleased to announce the chosen entry. Congratulations @adrianahanna. We loved your shot of Oscar Tusquets Fontal Chair. Please contact KE-ZU on (02) 9669 1788 to claim your Jaime Hayon Gardenias Vase! #kezumid14 winning entry. Image Courtesy of @adrianahanna

Melbourne Indesign 2014 (see our campaign from August 2013 here) is all about collaboration and designer stories.  Matched by our mutual love of wood, we’ve partnered with Tongue n Groove in Melbourne’s Richmond and it’s easy to see why: not only are they a great bunch of people, they’re also industry leaders in timber flooring.  The incredible Tongue n Groove showroom...

The classic corner-milk bar is ingrained into Australia’s rich history. You’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who doesn’t remember a malt milkshake, a big serving of hot chips and a mixed-grill menu, available cheap as chips (pun intended) and offered just around the corner under a racy Chiko Roll poster. Some of these institutions still exist, yet often they’re simply...

Image courtesy https://larazankoul.com Lara Zankoul celebrates thought by exposing feelings that the naked eye may not be able to see in her latest collection The Unseen.  The idea behind The Unseen (colloquially known as "under/over water") is to reveal through these images the hidden aspects of feelings which affect people on a personal level, exposing a duality between our...

Kenneth Cobonpue, his namesake furniture brand and its accessories sidekick Hive have made their presence on the international stage by utilising vernacular materials from their native Philippines to expertly craft their wares, more often than not inspired in form by the strong cultural roots in their Southeast Asian country. Continuing with their mantra is Kenneth’s latest release Fan Coral, a...

Have you ever felt like the odds were stacked against you?   We reckon Brushy One-String has. His little mate is a guitar with just one string! Luciano Blotta, a Jamaican filmmaker discovered our newest friend Brushy while filming his documentary Rise Up. Born Andrew Chin, Brushy is the product of a musical family who possesses the enviable ability to inspire...

  ABALLS Suspension Light designed by Jaime Hayon for Parachilna. "Jaime, we are looking for a lamp, straightforward but imbued with the spirit of PARACHILNA: rich materials, traditional skills blended with artisanal craftsmanship and impeccable finishes. Design- wise…you take care of it.” So began the creation of ABALLS, a collection that combines the world class craftsmanship skills of Bosa with...

  Leda Armchair designed by Salvador Dali for BD Barcelona. "A chair can even be used for sitting on, but with just one condition: that we be uncomfortably seated" Salvador Dali During the 1930's in Paris, Jean-Michel Frank, a furniture maker and decorator of great repute, was on very good terms with Dali and together they worked on several ideas. In...

  The Casa Gran Armchair and Sofa designed by Studio Expormim for Expormim. Casa Gran was the best seller sofa of Expormim during the 80’s. Its winding parallel rattan enfolds all its generous upholstery, creating a soft and comfortable sofa. Now available from KE-ZU!