Commune loves Alma

02.8.2018

Thanks to the Palm Springs Art Museum and the curation of our dear friend Brooke Hodge, two favorites of Commune are placed side by side for the viewers’ pleasure. “In Conversation: Alma Allen and J.B. Blunk-built his house and studio. The work of Alma Allen (b. 1970) and J.B. Blunk (1926–2002), were separated by two decades, but have a relationship that blurs the line between craft, design, and sculpture.

Commune has always loved these master woodworkers and have collaborated many times with Alma Allen on projects, using his sculptural furniture at the Ace Hotels, restaurants such as Farmshop, as well as in private residences and stores here in California.

Commune also features JB Blunk’s ceramic cups, a collaboration with his daughter Mariah Nielsen, available for purchase in its web shop

Please check out the show at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Architecture and Design Center

Attached is a selection of images of Commune projects

Alma Allen

Heath Ceramics x Commune x Alma Allen canisters - 2010

Ace Hotel in Downtown LA, California - 2014

Mattison store in Los Angeles, California - 2012

Residence in Brentwood, California - 2014

Residence in Berkeley, California - 2016

Farmshop restaurant in Los Angeles, California - 2011

Ace Hotel in Palm Springs, California - 2009

Residence in Los Angeles, California - 2010