Life as Art

Japanese Paper and the Poet of Light: Ingo Maurer

Design often walks a fine line between utility and beauty, but now and then, a creation emerges that reaches a certain level of brilliance, challenging the boundaries of what design can be. Such is the legacy of Ingo Maurer, a visionary lighting designer whose creations merge art, sculpture, and the magic of light. One of his most iconic masterpieces, the Zettel’z 5, exemplifies this philosophy.

Emerging at the end of the ‘90s, the Zettel’z 5 chandelier quickly became a beloved piece among art and design enthusiasts. This particular chandelier,...