Jan Plecháč & Henry Wielgus
Jan Plecháč and Henry Wielgus met during their studies at AAAD (The Academy of Art, Architecture and Design in Prague) where there first collaborations began. After Jan Plecháč exhibited his thesis work at Salone Sattellite 2011, he gained much attention from galleriests and well-known manufacturers. For his work he has been awarded the title of Discovery of the Year, during the Czech Grand Design Awards as well as the Elle Décor International Award. In 2012 Jan Plecháč and Henry Wielgus founded studio Jan Plechac & Henry Wielgus together, whose work transcends the barriers between art, architecture and design. Currently, studio Jan Plechac&Henry Wielgus is commisioned for international reknown galleries and brands such as Rossana Orlandi Gallery, Mint shop, Luminaire, Lasvit, Cappellini or Menu.
Exhibitions
2015 Salone del mobile, Lasvit Temple of light, Milan
2015 Salone del mobile, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Milan
2014 Salone del mobile, Lasvit (E) Motions, Milan
2014 Salone del mobile, La Rinascente curated by Martino Gamper, Milan
2014 Salone del mobile, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Milan
2013 Maison&Objet, Paris
2013 Designblok, Prague
2013 London Design Week, The Mint Shop, London
2013 Maison&Objet, Gallery S. Bensimon, Paris
2013 Salone del mobile, Euroluce, Milan
2013 Salone del mobile, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Milan
2012 Designblok, Prague
2012 Cappellini Next, Milan
2012 Salone del mobile, Milan
2012 The Incredible Lightness of Being: Jiří Pelcl in Brighton, part of selection "future", Brighton
