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Thursday, May 05 2022 - 23:00
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Kohler and Daniel Arsham Bring Experiential Art to Milan Design Week
KOHLER, Wis., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Kohler, a global lifestyle brand and leader in kitchen and bath products, 
returns to Milan Design Week with the world premiere of an immersive art 
experience in partnership with artist-designer, Daniel Arsham ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3523192-1&h=2184756849&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danielarsham.com%2F&a=Daniel+Arsham 
).

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Guests can experience Kohler in the Palazzo del Senato (Via Senato 10) daily 
from 12:00pm to 10:00pm from Tuesday, June 7 through Sunday, June 12.

Kohler's FuoriSalone exhibition features a large-scale immersive art 
experience, entitled "Divided Layers," a site-specific installation that builds 
upon the duo's release of Rock.01 – a 3D printed sink Daniel Arsham designed in 
collaboration with Kohler in 2021.

The immersive installation is made of a series of stacked panels combined to 
form a walkable tunnel. When developing Rock.01, Arsham was inspired to create 
Divided Layers to give guests the ability to move through the sink. Each panel 
references a single plane of the 3D printed clay that layers together to form 
the sink. 3D printing is a process of additive construction; in contrast, the 
tunnel is revealing the subtractive in taking away portions to give way to the 
volume the visitor can walk through.

Within the installation, a pond acts as a mirrored surface to double and 
reflect the opening of the cavernous volume. Arsham intends for visitors to 
contemplate the acceptance of space and its malleability, understanding the 
relationship between volumes. The cadence of the walls mimics the rhythm of the 
columns within the Palazzo, contributing to an entire atmosphere that 
represents movement or flow.

"The flow of water is experienced in both negative and positive space, 
regardless of a form's 'function'," says Daniel Arsham. "In Divided Layers, 
visitors experience being within the sink, rather than a user of a functional 
piece."

Kohler and Arsham leverage this moment of design and art celebration to 
announce a multi-year partnership, continuing the exploration of art through 
form and function. Kohler is honored to continue the brand's legacy of 
championing art.

Additionally, in honor of Milan Design Week, Kohler has made a donation to 
Water Mission's WASH projects in Indonesia, helping to bring safe water and 
sanitation to up to 10,000 people through 15 projects in 2022. Through 
impactful products and inspiring partnerships, Kohler's Believing in Better 
platform strives to enhance the quality of life for current and future 
generations through design, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Kohler will also display its newest global product innovations at the Salone 
del Mobile Fair, Hall 22 - Stand H15 H19.

Media interested in exclusive opportunities at either location can contact 
Kohler PR (victoria.valdezhafenstein@kohler.com).
Media can access the Kohler Milan Design Week Press Kit HERE ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3523192-1&h=1752544542&u=https%3A%2F%2Fkohler.box.com%2Fs%2Frukcs1vfafmoxydtcfp8veel5ahbxm8u&a=HERE 
). 

About Kohler Co.

Founded in 1873, Kohler Co. ( 
https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3523192-1&h=2075995863&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kohlercompany.com%2F&a=Kohler+Co. 
) has more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader 
in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury 
cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; 
and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations 
in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. The company also develops 
solutions to address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for 
underserved communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for 
current and future generations.

Media Contact

Vicki Hafenstein                                                    
victoria.valdezhafenstein@kohler.com

Jillian Rosone     
jillian.rosone@kohler.com  

SOURCE Kohler Co.
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