Exhibition view of "Michèle Lamy and Oliver Gustav: STAGING," 2025.
Image courtesy of Studio Oliver Gustav.
Set within Oliver Gustav’s neoclassical 1920s studio in central Copenhagen, a minimal yet tactile display unites the visions of the Danish designer with Michèle Lamy. Their collaborative exhibition, titled, “Staging,” is an industrial exploration of material and spatial experimentation, which debuted last week ahead of the city’s famed Three Days of Design, which runs through this Friday.
Exhibition view of "Michèle Lamy and Oliver Gustav: STAGING," 2025.
Image courtesy of Studio Oliver Gustav.
Inside, two sloped concrete coffee tables designed by Rick Owens Furniture shine in the center of the monochrome space, while a long, upholstered grey linen sofa by Gustav sits adjacent. Nearby on the wall hangs a bulbous aluminum sculpture by Copenhagen-based artist Kaare Golles. Each object in the room is uniform in color yet diverse in materials, which contrast soft with hard, and matte with reflective.
Exhibition view of "Michèle Lamy and Oliver Gustav: STAGING," 2025. Image courtesy of Studio Oliver Gustav.
The staging highlights works from contemporary artists alongside Owens’ sculptural furniture—brutalist works often crafted from raw materials like alabaster and petrified wood—underscoring Gustav’s connection to craftsmanship, inspired by his blacksmith grandfather. There are surreal paintings by Lamy’s daughter, Scarlett Rouge, along with ceramics by Giovanni Bassan and textural and reflective sculptures by Rasmus Rosengaard. Once a private residence, Studio Oliver Gustav is now a haven for designers and collectors alike, with immersive exhibitions, like the one on view, that offer a respite from the city’s commotion.
“STAGING” is now open through October 11, 2025 at Kastelsvej 18, 2100 Copenhagen.
