Ron Arad

After training at the Academy of Arts in Jerusalem and in 1974 at the Architectural Association in London, Ron Arad made his first creations using metal tubes. These pieces, called ‘one-offs’ because they were unique pieces, Ron Arad attaching great importance to the unique or limited nature of his works (One Off also being the name of his first company), are typical of the beginning of the artist’s career.

In the early 80s, Ron Arad made a name for himself with his ‘Rover Chair’ and his ‘Sofa Transformer’, two emblematic pieces inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s ready made, combining poetry, found objects and high-tech materials. His ‘Bookworms’ bookshelf and his ‘Mortal Coil’ bookcase, which also celebrate his admiration for Marcel Duchamp, also contributed to his fame.

Ron Arad initially favoured polished steel for his furniture, but later decided to use new materials such as wood, aluminium and plastic. Thanks to his choice of raw materials, workforce, manufacturing techniques and shapes, Ron Arad has succeeded in imposing his vision and style both in design and in the architectural landscape of the 21st century.