Il·lacions presents their collection on view from the virtual edition of Collectible Design Fair, with the works physically on view in its gallery in Barcelona, thus becoming an ambassador of the fair in the city and promoting the diffusion of local artists at an international level. Il·lacions has moved its stand for Collectible to its Barcelona gallery, where it is showing 19 works by 14 local creators. "Barcelona is one of the cities in the world with the highest concentration of design talent, from the number of design schools (14 in the metropolitan area) to the number of creators. Many of them specialise in the design of objects and furniture. Il·lacions aims to create a marketplace where they can sell their unique objects or limited series, and a platform for dissemination and promotion for all these local contemporary creators," explained Xavier Franquesa, founder and director of the Il·lacions Gallery.
| Hours | Tuesday to Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Venue | Il·lacions |
| Type | Design Exhibition |
| Duration | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| City | Barcelona |
About
Il·lacions Gallery
Il·lacions is a private cultural initiative that develops different projects linked to design, creativity, and interior architecture, with the aim of providing value and visibility to the creators of the city of Barcelona at a local and international level. Xavier Franquesa, a professional with ties to the world of architecture and design, is the founder of this cultural and business idea. The Il·lacions design gallery is the first project born within the framework of this initiative. Inaugurated in 2011, it is the first in Barcelona to be dedicated solely to local 21st-century design and which has brought together more than 50 designers; unique pieces or limited series, collectibles, furniture, and objects linked to an author. The gallery has moved to La Rambla: it was time to look for a larger space to offer a more varied and dynamic offering for both the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. In addition to the physical space, Il·lacions has an online platform, and all the collective intelligence already used in private choral projects and spin-off projects. Other Il·lacions initiatives include curating its own exhibitions, interior design, collection creation consultancy, editing and production of furniture and objects, book publishing, an experimentation laboratory and, very soon, design residencies.
