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ABOUT US

Kostia Constantin Laan

KOSTIA 

Kostia, French designer born in 1974.

 

He followed a classic path in Paris and at the age of 20, persued a Bachelor of Art in the State of New York to study at Hamilton College.

 

After a few years in the international economic field, he chose to work with his hands and changed his professional path to express his creativity.

Always drawn to working with materials, he decided to train as a cabinetmaker, learning how to sculpt wood, bronze, brass and lacquers.

 

In 2008, he experimented and collaborated alongside artisans, learning how to master the art of sketching to create artworks.

In 2012, he opened his own workshop in the historical area of the Cité de la Roquette, in Paris.

Initially working alone, he later built a team of 6 highly qualified people.

 

The workshop, that resembles to a curiosity cabinet, enables the team to keep control over the whole creative process, from the drawings to the making of the artwork.

The materials, both unrefined and sophisticated merge into modern and contemporary pieces.

Photo credits : Louis Teran

Today, Kostia has a unique identity that reflects the values and expertise of a dedicated team whose goal is to enhance the beauty of materials.

 

 

KOSTIA is represented by the Scène Ouverte Gallery in Paris.

His work is also appreciated by renowned establishment such as the Hôtel de Crillon hotel, the restaurant Ledoyen, the Hôtel Lutetia or La Réserve. 

 

In 2018, two artworks have been acquired by the prestigious Mobilier National.

KOSTIA has also been labeled Made in Paris in 2017, 2019 and 2020. The artworks were exhibited at the Museum of Decorative Arts of Berlin for the European craftsmanship Days in 2018.

He participated to the Collectible Design Fair in Brussels with the Scène Ouverte Gallery, at ArtParis ArtFair with Ideat magazine, and the London PAD with the Dutko Gallery.

In 2020, he was recommended in the Homo Faber Guide.

During Design Miami Basel 2023, Kostia exhibits artworks in collaboration with Galerie Scène Ouverte

Photo Credits : Agathe Charpentier

2024 - January : "L'écorce des corps" performance by Ingrid Portal, curated by Sabrina Scher,  Rue François 1er - Paris FR

2023 - December - January : "Infrared" exhibition curated by Sabrina Scher, Rue François 1er - Paris FR

2023 - June : Design Miami Basel, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Miami USA

2023 - May : Art Basel Belgique, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Belgique BEG

2023 - March - April: Exhibition at l’Hotel de Crillon ***** - Paris FR 

2023 - February - April : Exhibition, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Paris FR 2023 -

2023 - January : Brafa, Delen Bank (Bruxelles)

 

2022 - September : Paris Design Week - Paris FR

2022 - April : Exhibition at PAD Paris, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Paris FR

2022 - March : Exhibition, Rue François 1er - Paris FR

2021 - Labelled Made in Paris - Paris FR

2021 - December : Artwork for Alleno & Rivoire Chocolate makers, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Paris FR

2021 - September : Design Miami/Basel  section Design, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Basel CH

2021 - September : Artwork for Le Ledoyen*** restaurant, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Paris FR

 

2020 - Labelled Made in Paris - Paris FR

2020 - Recommended by the HomoFaber Guide

2020 - June : Art Basel section Design, Galerie Scène Ouverte (postponed Covid)

2020 - May : PAD Paris, Galerie Scène Ouverte (postponed Covid)

2020 - April : Auction Piasa, Le Style AD - Paris FR 

2020 - March : Exhibition, Collectible 21st Century Design Fair, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Bruxelles BEG

2020 - January - March : Exhibition, Galerie Scène Ouverte – Paris FR

 

2019 - Labelled Made in Paris - Paris FR

2019 - September : Exhibition PAD London, Galerie Dutko - Londres RU

2019 - June : Auction Piasa, Le Style AD - Paris FR

2019 - April : Exhibition ArtParis ArtFair IDEAT magazine, Grand Palais - Paris FR

2019 - March : Exhibition, Collectible 21st Century Design Fair - Bruxelles BEG

2019 - Artwork for Le Gabriel** restaurant, Hôtel La Reserve, Paris FR

2019 - Artwork for Apicius restaurant - Paris FR

 

2018 - March - April : Exhibition at Kunstgewerbemuseum, Decorative Art Museum - Berlin GER

2018 - March : Exhibition for Collectible 21st Century Design Fair - Bruxelles BEG

2018 - Artwork for l'Hôtel le Lutetia - Paris FR

2018 - Bar artwork for L’Abysse* restaurant, Pavillon Ledoyen, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Paris FR

2018 - Two artworks acquired by the Mobilier National - Paris FR

2018 - Exhibition, Galerie Scène Ouverte - Paris FR 

 

2017 - Labelled Made in Paris - Paris FR

2017 - Permanent exhibition at l'Hôtel le Crillon - Paris FR

2017 - June : Exhibition, Nag Galerie - Paris FR

2017 - March : Exhibition at Workspace Fair pour l'architecte Karl Petit - Paris FR

 

2015 - November - December : Exhibition, Thomas Erber's Curiosity Cabinet - Paris FR

2015 - June : Event L'Amateur du Cigare, Pavillon Ledoyen - Paris FR

2015 - April : Exhibition for Salon du meuble, Galerie Spaziofarini6 - Milan IT

2015 - January : Exhibition, Galerie Hubert Konrad - Paris FR

 

2014 - November - December : Exhibition, Thomas Erber's Curiosity Cabinet - Bangkok TH

2014 - January : Exhibition, Galerie Ibu - Paris FR

2013 - July - October : Exhibition, Galerie Hubert Konrad - Paris FR

2013 - March : Dubaï Design Days, Galerie Diane de Polignac - Dubaï EAU

2012 - March : Dubaï Design Days, Galerie Diane de Polignac - Dubaï EAU

2012 - January : Kostia is founded - Paris FR

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