Victorinox inspire les artistes et les designers
Claes Oldenburg, Thomas Hirschhorn, Humberto & Fernando Campana – artists inspired by Victorinox
The Swiss Army Knife is recognizable throughout the whole world. It is a by-word for multi-functionality, but it also simply represents a handy tool which fits in your pocket. Because of this, the Swiss Army Knife has become a symbol, and like any symbol, it lends itself to a range of different uses or interpretations. We are always moved by the level of creativity, the depth of feeling and even the humor our products inspire.
Are you curious how creative minds from all over the world have been inspired by the Swiss Army Knife? Find out more!
Kyle Bean
The Makers, 2016
Commissioned by Victorinox, the British artist Kyle Bean created a collage where Victorinox products are placed in a Swiss landscape. Watch how his artwork was assembled here.
Pedro Reyes
Couteau Suisse, 2013 – 2015
L’artiste mexicain fait les marchés aux puces pour trouver des éléments qu’il assemble afin de créer un couteau de poche. Quand le visiteur ouvre les éléments individuels, chacun a son propre thème et raconte une histoire différente.
Domeau Pérès
Fauteuil Couteau Suisse, 2014
Bruno Domeau et Philip Pérès, designers français, l’appellent « la chaise la plus pratique au monde » et leur concept de design a fait le buzz dans le monde entier.
Humberto & Fernando Campana
Shaping Silestone, 2012
Les Frères Campana, originaires du Brésil, ont créé une cuisine ultra pratique à l’occasion de L’Exposition internationale de design de Milan. Elle s’ouvre comme un Couteau Suisse.
Shawn Sheehy
Pop-Up Swiss Army Knife, 2011
L’artiste américain Shawn Sheeby se définit comme un ingénieur du pop-up et recrée presque tous les objets sous la forme d’un outil repliable. Le Couteau Suisse qu’il a créé pour « Vintage Magazine » en est le parfait exemple.
Laura Mangiavacchi
Swiss Products, 2008
This artist chose four products which Italians like to associate with Switzerland: cheese, chocolate, watches and the Swiss Army Knife. They were reproduced on postage stamps.
Thomas Hirschhorn
Swiss Army Knife, 1998
Thomas Hirschhorn is one of the most successful Swiss artists on the international stage. In 1998 he used the Kunsthalle Bern as the venue for an exhibit on Switzerland which featured the Swiss Army Knife as the focal point.
Claes Oldenburg
Il Corso del Coltello, 1995
This artist constructed a 24-meter long boat in the shape of a pocket knife. It sailed through Venice and was exhibited in the Guggenheim Museum and the Pompidou Centre, among other places.