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'''Vick Vanlian''' (Arabic: فيك فانليان) (born 1977) is a Lebanese-Armenian designer, creative director of Vanlian Gallery and the founder of interior design company Vick Vanlian / V World SAL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Lifestyle/2012/Sep-15/187963-dazzling-ideas-for-customized-kids-rooms.ashx |title=Dazzling ideas for customized kids’ rooms &#124; Life , Living |publisher=Dailystar.com.lb |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://trendesignmagazine.com/en/2015/02/luminescent-dwelling/ |title=A Luminescent Dwelling |publisher=Trendesignmagazine.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
'''Vick Vanlian''' (Arabic: فيك فانليان) (born 1977) is a Lebanese-Armenian designer, creative director of Vanlian Gallery and the founder of interior design company VVick Vanlian / V World.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Lifestyle/2012/Sep-15/187963-dazzling-ideas-for-customized-kids-rooms.ashx |title=Dazzling ideas for customized kids’ rooms &#124; Life , Living |publisher=Dailystar.com.lb |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://trendesignmagazine.com/en/2015/02/luminescent-dwelling/ |title=A Luminescent Dwelling |publisher=Trendesignmagazine.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


==Education==
==Education==
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Vanlian claims that his design philosophy is “Be bold! Design without Fear”. He uses four of the five senses: touch, smell, sight and sound, which he finds to be part of experiencing a certain space, both in interiors or architecture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saifivillage.com/shops/vick-vanlian |title=Vick Vanlian |publisher=Saifivillage.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
Vanlian claims that his design philosophy is “Be bold! Design without Fear”. He uses four of the five senses: touch, smell, sight and sound, which he finds to be part of experiencing a certain space, both in interiors or architecture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saifivillage.com/shops/vick-vanlian |title=Vick Vanlian |publisher=Saifivillage.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


Vanlian is known for his use of different materials and styles, his eccentric designs, in addition to his bold show of colours, textures and patterns materialized in a big density of decors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://homeworlddesign.com/apartment-in-beirut-vick-vanlian/ |title=Apartment in Beirut by Vick Vanlian: eclectic interior with "wow" effect |publisher=Homeworlddesign.com |date=2014-06-20 |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref> Materials like bike tires, pipes and pedals are some materials used in his work.<ref name="websitetestlink1">{{cite web|author= |url=http://sandbox.brownbook.me.php53-3.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/a-new-move-2/ |title=A New Move |publisher=Sandbox.brownbook.me.php53-3.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
Vanlian is known for his use of different materials and styles, his eccentric designs, in addition to his bold show of colours, textures and patterns materialized in a big density of decors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://homeworlddesign.com/apartment-in-beirut-vick-vanlian/ |title=Apartment in Beirut by Vick Vanlian: eclectic interior with "wow" effect |publisher=Homeworlddesign.com |date=2014-06-20 |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref> Materials like bike tires, pipes and pedals are some materials used in his work, along with Geometric shapes, bold pop colors and classical elements. <ref name="websitetestlink1">{{cite web|author= |url=http://sandbox.brownbook.me.php53-3.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com/a-new-move-2/ |title=A New Move |publisher=Sandbox.brownbook.me.php53-3.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


==Exhibitions==
==Exhibitions==
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His first furniture collection, V World, was launched in 2012 at the Milan Furniture Fair.<ref name="thenational2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/house-home/designer-vick-vanlian-opens-the-doors-to-his-beirut-apartment#page2 |title=Designer Vick Vanlian opens the doors to his Beirut apartment &#124; The National |publisher=Thenational.ae |date=2012-10-26 |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref> He now showcases a minimum of four to five items twice a year at the fair.
His first furniture collection, V World, was launched in 2012 at the Milan Furniture Fair.<ref name="thenational2">{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/house-home/designer-vick-vanlian-opens-the-doors-to-his-beirut-apartment#page2 |title=Designer Vick Vanlian opens the doors to his Beirut apartment &#124; The National |publisher=Thenational.ae |date=2012-10-26 |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref> He now showcases a minimum of four to five items twice a year at the fair.


Vanlian has also hosted various international exhibitions at Vick Vanlian Gallery, including Spanish artist Jose María Jiménez's collection "Unveiled City," from which proceeds were donated to the [[UNHCR]] in Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Art/2014/Jun-20/260799-all-the-lonely-streets-in-saifi-village.ashx |title=All the lonely streets in Saifi Village &#124; Arts & Ent , Culture |publisher=Dailystar.com.lb |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
Vanlian has also hosted various international exhibitions at Vick Vanlian Boutique, local and international artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailystar.com.lb/Culture/Art/2014/Jun-20/260799-all-the-lonely-streets-in-saifi-village.ashx |title=All the lonely streets in Saifi Village &#124; Arts & Ent , Culture |publisher=Dailystar.com.lb |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


==Work==
==Work==
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Vanlian's first project was in his second year of university and was a chalet in the Lebanese mountains. Shortly after he graduated, he designed an 800-square-metre Jeddah palace for a member of the Saudi royal family.<ref name="thenational2"/>
Vanlian's first project was in his second year of university and was a chalet in the Lebanese mountains. Shortly after he graduated, he designed an 800-square-metre Jeddah palace for a member of the Saudi royal family.<ref name="thenational2"/>


Vanlian has signed interiors and special furniture for members of Royal families in Emirates and for various Middle Eastern pop singers, including [[Haifa Wehbe]] and [[Ragheb Alama]].
Vanlian has signed interiors and special furniture for members of Royal families in the Middle East and for various Middle Eastern pop singers, including [[Haifa Wehbe]] and [[Ragheb Alama]].


Among his other commissions, Vanlian has designed a private sex room for a princess, a circular bed complete with a cage that descends from the ceiling, and a 350.000 euro gem-set leather sofa for a Lebanese celebrity.<ref name="autogenerated2">"Young & Successful." Adam Levant n.d.: n. pag. Print.</ref>
Among his other commissions, Vanlian has designed a 350.000 euro gem-set leather sofa for a Lebanese celebrity and a private sex room.<ref name="autogenerated2">"Young & Successful." Adam Levant n.d.: n. pag. Print.</ref>


==Stores==
==Stores==
The family name of the Vanlian brand had been established in 1963, with Vanlian Frères and Vanlian Lighting being the first to launch the name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vickvanlian.com/about.php |title=Vick Vanlian Architecture and Design |publisher=Vickvanlian.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
The family name of the Vanlian brand had been established in 1963, with Vanlian Frères and Gallerie Vanlian being the first to launch the name.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vickvanlian.com/about.php |title=Vick Vanlian Architecture and Design |publisher=Vickvanlian.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


In 2004, Vanlian opened Envy Interiors, a Middle East firm in bespoke interiors for residential, business and retail clients.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.designmena.com/thoughts/world-open-beirut-vick-vanlian-furniture |title=V World to open in Beirut with Vick Vanlian furniture &#124; Design Middle East |publisher=Designmena.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
In 2004, Vanlian opened Envy Interiors, a Middle East firm in bespoke interiors for residential, business and retail clients.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.designmena.com/thoughts/world-open-beirut-vick-vanlian-furniture |title=V World to open in Beirut with Vick Vanlian furniture &#124; Design Middle East |publisher=Designmena.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>

In December 2011, Vanlian launched the V World app which showcases his blog and products from Envy interiors, Galerie Vanlian, Vanlian Developments and Kare Design enterprise.<ref>{{cite web|last=Haitham |first=Aya |url=http://www.executive-magazine.com/economics-policy/app-day |title=An app a day |publisher=Executive-magazine.com |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


[[File:Vick Vanlian Official Logo.png|thumb|Official Logo]]
[[File:Vick Vanlian Official Logo.png|thumb|Official Logo]]


On September 7, 2012, Vanlian and his partner Angel Alleyne opened a 170 square-meter boutique and gallery in [[Saifi Village]]'s Quartier Des Arts, where Vanlian displays and sells his experimental designs and his lifestyle collection. Launched at the [[Milan Furniture Fair]], The Vick Vanlian brand is supported by a network of in-house architects, interior architects, concept designers and project managers.<ref name="websitetestlink1"/> Today, Vick Vanlian is one of Beirut’s leading interior design firms known for their "daring take on design".<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.designcarrot.net/vick-vanlians-treasure-trove/ |title=Vick Vanlian's treasure trove |publisher=Designcarrot.net |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>
On September 7, 2012, Vanlian opened a 170 square-meter boutique and gallery in [[Saifi Village]]'s Quartier Des Arts, where Vanlian displays and sells his experimental designs and his lifestyle collection. Launched at the [[Milan Furniture Fair]], The Vick Vanlian brand is supported by a network of in-house architects, interior architects, concept designers and project managers.<ref name="websitetestlink1"/> Today, Vick Vanlian is one of the Middle East’s leading interior design firms known for their "daring take on design".<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.designcarrot.net/vick-vanlians-treasure-trove/ |title=Vick Vanlian's treasure trove |publisher=Designcarrot.net |date= |accessdate=2015-03-30}}</ref>


The boutique includes the ‘Black Room,’ a space dedicated to Vanlian's own furniture and accessories selections, created by some of the World’s most recognized artists and brands, including [[Lladro]] and Rosana Orland.
The boutique includes the ‘Black Room,’ a space dedicated to Vanlian's own furniture and accessories selections, created by some of the World’s most recognized artists and brands.


==Influences==
==Influences==
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He also credits [[Pierre Cardin]]'s avant-garde work (from the sixties and the seventies) as an inspiration to his works.<ref>"Talking Interiors with Vick Vanlian." Emirates Home July 2012: 22. Print.</ref>
He also credits [[Pierre Cardin]]'s avant-garde work (from the sixties and the seventies) as an inspiration to his works.<ref>"Talking Interiors with Vick Vanlian." Emirates Home July 2012: 22. Print.</ref>


Vanlian also claims that fashion is an inspiration to his works. [[Lanvin]], [[Dolce & Gabbana]], [[Givenchy]] and [[Balmain]] are a few of his favorites.
Vanlian also claims that fashion is an inspiration to his works.


==Family==
==Family==
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Born into a family of Lebanese furniture entrepreneurs, Vanlian attended his first [[Milan Furniture Fair]] at the age of ten with his father. Vanlian lived between Beirut, New York and Montreal.
Born into a family of Lebanese furniture entrepreneurs, Vanlian attended his first [[Milan Furniture Fair]] at the age of ten with his father. Vanlian lived between Beirut, New York and Montreal.

==Home and personal collection==
Vick Vanlian resides in Foch Street in uptown Downtown Beirut, in an apartment that includes both his furniture designs and pieces by his favourite designers.<ref name="autogenerated3">Moubarak, Hala. "Londres a Beyrouth." Decó Magazine n.d.: 299-311. Print.</ref>

His personal collection includes an aquarelle by [[Salvador Dali]], a sculpture by Raffi Tokatlian, a painting by [[Sabhan Adam]], among others. He also displays a plaster cast of Gille Caffier's shoes, a Goldorac customized chair by [[Giò Ponti|Gio Ponti]],<ref name="autogenerated1"/> and a vintage Elda armchair by [[Joe Cesare Colombo|Joe Colombo]].<ref name="autogenerated3"/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 06:32, 31 March 2015

Vick Vanlian
Born
Vicken Vanlian

1977 (age 46–47)
Lebanon
NationalityLebanese-Armenian
EducationLebanese American University
Known forFurniture, Interiors, Architecture
Websitewww.vickvanlian.com

Vick Vanlian (Arabic: فيك فانليان) (born 1977) is a Lebanese-Armenian designer, creative director of Vanlian Gallery and the founder of interior design company VVick Vanlian / V World.[1][2]

Education

Vanlian graduated with high distinction in 2000 with a degree in Interior Architecture from the Lebanese American University in Beirut.[3] During his time in university, Vanlian began working on design projects at his father's furniture shops, leading to his career in interior design.[4]

Design philosophy

File:La Casa Bellezza by Vick Vanlian.jpeg
La Caza Bellezza by Vick Vanlian

Vanlian claims that his design philosophy is “Be bold! Design without Fear”. He uses four of the five senses: touch, smell, sight and sound, which he finds to be part of experiencing a certain space, both in interiors or architecture.[5]

Vanlian is known for his use of different materials and styles, his eccentric designs, in addition to his bold show of colours, textures and patterns materialized in a big density of decors.[6] Materials like bike tires, pipes and pedals are some materials used in his work, along with Geometric shapes, bold pop colors and classical elements. [7]

Exhibitions

According to Harper's Bazaar Interiors, Vanlian is one of the "fastest growing names in interiors in the Middle East," showcasing in international design shows including Milan and Paris.[8]

His first furniture collection, V World, was launched in 2012 at the Milan Furniture Fair.[9] He now showcases a minimum of four to five items twice a year at the fair.

Vanlian has also hosted various international exhibitions at Vick Vanlian Boutique, local and international artists.[10]

Work

File:Maison D'Elegance.jpeg
Maison D'elegance by Vick Vanlian

Vanlian's first project was in his second year of university and was a chalet in the Lebanese mountains. Shortly after he graduated, he designed an 800-square-metre Jeddah palace for a member of the Saudi royal family.[9]

Vanlian has signed interiors and special furniture for members of Royal families in the Middle East and for various Middle Eastern pop singers, including Haifa Wehbe and Ragheb Alama.

Among his other commissions, Vanlian has designed a 350.000 euro gem-set leather sofa for a Lebanese celebrity and a private sex room.[11]

Stores

The family name of the Vanlian brand had been established in 1963, with Vanlian Frères and Gallerie Vanlian being the first to launch the name.[12]

In 2004, Vanlian opened Envy Interiors, a Middle East firm in bespoke interiors for residential, business and retail clients.[13]

Official Logo

On September 7, 2012, Vanlian opened a 170 square-meter boutique and gallery in Saifi Village's Quartier Des Arts, where Vanlian displays and sells his experimental designs and his lifestyle collection. Launched at the Milan Furniture Fair, The Vick Vanlian brand is supported by a network of in-house architects, interior architects, concept designers and project managers.[7] Today, Vick Vanlian is one of the Middle East’s leading interior design firms known for their "daring take on design".[14]

The boutique includes the ‘Black Room,’ a space dedicated to Vanlian's own furniture and accessories selections, created by some of the World’s most recognized artists and brands.

Influences

With his first savings punctuate, Vanlian bought a Salvador Dali piece.[8] In addition to Dali, Takashi Murakami is one of his favorite artists, claiming that "[the Japanese artist] epitomises Japanese pop culture". French architectural designer Philippe Starck and American designers Charles and Ray Eames are among his favourite designers, Starck for his play of proportions and the Eames for being ahead of their time.[15] He is inspired by the Louis XV era in the 16th Century, the 1920s art-deco scene, the 50s, the 60s futuristic scene, and the 70s.[4]

He also credits Pierre Cardin's avant-garde work (from the sixties and the seventies) as an inspiration to his works.[16]

Vanlian also claims that fashion is an inspiration to his works.

Family

After fleeing the Armenian Genocide, and previously wealthy, Vanlian's parents found themselves bereft of their fortunes, with Bourj Hammoud their new home. Vanlian's father began constructing beds and was very successful, later establishing Vanlian Gallery.[11] Today, Vanlian Gallery has six branches, with the one in Dora being the largest showroom in the Middle East, covering 9000 square meters.[17]

Born into a family of Lebanese furniture entrepreneurs, Vanlian attended his first Milan Furniture Fair at the age of ten with his father. Vanlian lived between Beirut, New York and Montreal.

References

  1. ^ "Dazzling ideas for customized kids' rooms | Life , Living". Dailystar.com.lb. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  2. ^ "A Luminescent Dwelling". Trendesignmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  3. ^ "V World by Vick Vanlian | Abitare". Abitare.it. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. ^ a b "Inside the Home of Vick Vanlian". Savoirflair.com. 2012-09-19. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  5. ^ "Vick Vanlian". Saifivillage.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  6. ^ "Apartment in Beirut by Vick Vanlian: eclectic interior with "wow" effect". Homeworlddesign.com. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  7. ^ a b "A New Move". Sandbox.brownbook.me.php53-3.dfw1-2.websitetestlink.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  8. ^ a b Sarup, Pratyush. "Colour Code." Harper's Bazaar INTERIORS n.d.: 94-97. Print.
  9. ^ a b "Designer Vick Vanlian opens the doors to his Beirut apartment | The National". Thenational.ae. 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  10. ^ "All the lonely streets in Saifi Village | Arts & Ent , Culture". Dailystar.com.lb. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  11. ^ a b "Young & Successful." Adam Levant n.d.: n. pag. Print.
  12. ^ "Vick Vanlian Architecture and Design". Vickvanlian.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  13. ^ "V World to open in Beirut with Vick Vanlian furniture | Design Middle East". Designmena.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  14. ^ "Vick Vanlian's treasure trove". Designcarrot.net. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  15. ^ "Designer Vick Vanlian opens the doors to his Beirut apartment | The National". Thenational.ae. 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  16. ^ "Talking Interiors with Vick Vanlian." Emirates Home July 2012: 22. Print.
  17. ^ "Galerie VANLIAN". Galerievanlian.com. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
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