Plaka
Two and three-dimensional seat developed for the Indumar firm –which also produces another national icon: the Skell armchair–. The Plaka is made from a section of laminated wood which by means of cuts, hinges and fittings, manages to be structured in space . It poses a game where it can be hung like a poster on the wall or used as youth furniture. Versions of this product are part of the Latin American Design collection at LACMA in Los Angeles, MoMA in New York and the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires.
- Authorship — Ricardo Blanco
- Manufacturing — Indumar
- Object Type — Chair
- Material and Technique — Laquered laminated wood
- Measurements — 50 x 52 x 67 cm
- Origin — Argentina
- Dating — 1972
- Condition — Original
Ricardo Blanco
TRANSFORMATIVE DESIGN
An emblem of Argentine design, Ricardo Blanco (Buenos Aires, 1940-2017) revolutionized the concept of furniture with his playful and conceptual approach. He began his career as an architect at the University of Buenos Aires and continued as a designer from the sixties until he established himself as an undisputed figure in Argentine design.
He was a member of the National Academy of Fine Arts, where he made publications that promoted design as a major art form. He was also the curator of the design collection that is part of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires.
He transcended the borders of the country, projecting his creativity in pieces like the iconic Placa chair, which is part of the collection of the LACMA museum (Los Angeles) and MoMA (New York). His work is currently included in public and private collections such as the IDA Foundation, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, among others.
His work extended design beyond the utilitarian, venturing into utilitarian sculpture and conceptual design. Blanco not only left a legacy of innovation with his works but also through his educational and cultural commitment, sharing his knowledge as a teacher and curator, and contributing significantly to the training of future generations of designers in Argentina and Latin America.
