A Thousand Moons
by Salem S. Charabi
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Start Date
June 12, 2024
End Date
June 14, 2024
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Hours
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

A Thousand Moons is a studio exhibition presented by Danish-Egyptian architect Salem Charabi, introducing a body of work developed over the past two years for a single commission – a private residence in California. Thirty-eight pieces of furniture, ranging from nightstands with fabric shelves to a large ochre painted cabinet, a sofa with a woven maple back and a sphinx-like chaise longue, stand proudly on their respective shipping crates, celebrating their last moments in the workshop that brought them to life before embarking on a journey across the Atlantic to find their new home. When approached for the project, Charabi was given a straightforward yet incredibly complex directive: the home would exclusively showcase his furniture. A culmination of two years of research, exploration and creation, the series reflects on the simple question, 'how does one create a home?' Drawing on personal memories and historic references, each piece is an attempt at answering this question through a deeply intimate lens. Uniquely distinct yet sharing common traits – like the members of a family – the works are united by an unbreakable ties. Pieces like a winged butterfly dressing chair and a delicate rocking chair with sculptural rockers provide a glimpse into the current dreams of Charabi, and the curious nature of the intricate work produced at his workshop, just outside Copenhagen.

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Salem S. Charabi
Salem S. Charabi (b. 1992) is a Danish-Egyptian architect who runs a workshop-based practice outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. Finding materials in their near surroundings and... View More
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