ammann//gallery is delighted to present „White Swan and Pouf“ by Satyendra Pakhalé for the third iteration of Design Miami Pa- ris. This acclaimed artist and designer, originally from India and now based in Amsterdam, skilfully navigates the delicate interplay between industrial design and the nuances of handmade crafts- manship. Pakhalé has carved a unique mark in the global design arena, synthesising new applications of materials and technolo- gies with great ingenuity emanating from cultural dialogue.
In the Swan series, Pakhalé embraces the traditional material of marble and explores its cultural significance. He notes that „mar- ble is one of the most ancient materials we have on our planet,“ and he chose it to create a sensorial experience. The White Swan and Pouf pieces exemplify this vision, presenting a harmonious „poetic analogy of form“ that invites nostalgia and empathy. This establishes a profound connection with the audience, drawing them into a sensory experience that goes beyond mere observa- tion. Pakhalé expresses this beautifully, stating, „To me, marble is not just a material; it is a means of emotion. It allows the intangi- ble to become touchable.“
Pakhalé has received numerous international design awards, and his works are included in several prestigious public collections worldwide. This year, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, U.S.A., added the B.M. Horse chair to its permanent collec- tion. Other institutions housing his work include the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK; the Stedelijk Museum in Amster- dam, Netherlands; the Museum für Angewandte Kunst (MAKK) in Cologne, Germany; M+ in Hong Kong, China; the Montreal Mu- seum of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada; and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, France.
White Swan and Pouf
year: 2025
material: white carrara marble
measurements chair: w 53 x d 65 x h 86 cm
w 20.9 x d 25.6 x h 33.9 inches
weight chair: 300 kg
measurements pouf: w 53 x d 59 x h 44 cm
w 20.9 x d 23.2 x h 17.3 inches
weight pouf: 280 kg
edition: 7 + 3 a.p.