Xavier Lust

Born in 1969, he studies interior design at Institut Saint Luc before opening his own Studio in Brussels. In 2000 Xavier Lust start to design for MDF Italia, an ongoing relationship which was the start of his collaboration with leading international producers such as Driade, De Padova, Cerruti Baleri, Fiam, Extremis… At the same time he continues to create pieces of Art-design, pièce unique or limited editions represented by the best galleries in the sector: Galerie du Passage (Paris), Nilufar (Milan), Ralph Pucci (USA). His work is clearly identifiable through the visible tension he gives to his objects, and the curves inspired by his innovative (de)formation process of metallic surfaces. He has received of dozens of awards including Compasso d'Oro ‘s special mention. His work has appeared in over 50 exhibitions and is a regular feature in international design publications. He is a regularly invited guest lecturer at leading art and design institutions around the world. " A wonderful aspect of Xavier's work is the illusion of lightness and motion," writes the Russian critic Olga Bozhko. "In his designs he manages to express what seems impossible. It's seems as though his works are not created; they are born."