True Replicas: the objects

Together with Archeologist Steven Jongma of Delft Heritage, I sellected 5 objects excavated in Delft. They all date back to the 17th century, are made of porcelain and are manifactured in China, probably Jingdezhen. This kind of porcelain was made specially for the export marked, following the 'western taste'. Some are broken and restored, some are broken and just put together.

'Klapmuts': A-2-21, excavated in 1972

'Klapmuts': A-2-21, excavated in 1972

cup, DL 88 V15

cup, DL 88 V15

'Klapmuts' OLD 74-1-1, excavated in 1974

'Klapmuts' OLD 74-1-1, excavated in 1974

Bowl, V4/7, excavated in 1986

Bowl, V4/7, excavated in 1986

Bowl, V4/7, excavated in 1986

Cup with relief, OKL 3

Cup with relief, OKL 3

Presenting the prototype in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

The first prototype of the Smart Replica we are developing is presented to the public and tested by the public during '24 uur cultuur' (24 hours of culture) at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen.

Discovered in Delft, a collection of cups on show in Museum Prinsenhof Delft

The first edition of Smart replicas, Discovered in Delft, a collection of cups is part of the newly opened Museum Prinsenhof Delft. The four porcelain cups and the design process are on display in the section: The future of ceramics.

The Museum has been opened by King Willem Alexander on may 23th and is now open for those interested in Delft, ceramics, innovation and national history.

about Discovered in Delft, a collection of cups: www.maaikerrozenburg.nl
visit Museum Prinsenhof Delft: http://prinsenhof-delft.nl/

17th century Nodular cup

 

Discoverd in Delft, a collection of cups

Smart replicas is teaming up with LikeFriends!

Studio Maaike Roozenburg is pleased and honoured to announce a new partner joining the
Smart Replicas team: creative agency LikeFriends. Their expertise in bringing digital
content to life will be of significant importance in making replicas truly ‘smart’. Creative
Director Jasper Mittelmeijer: “We love this idea of using technology to turn the museum
inside-out: making historical objects and their stories break through the museum walls and
back into everyday life.”

LikeFriends will strengthen the interdisciplinary team of Studio Maaike Roozenburg,
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Delfts Technical University and the AR(Lab) of the Royal
Academy of Arts. With the addition of LikeFriends we’re bridging the gap between
museological heritage and science and the commercial creative industry.

The team at LikeFriends will focus on information architecture and interface design for the
new prototype we’re creating. This prototype will consist of a fully AR powered Smart
replica of a beautiful 17th century teacup, ordered from Japan by the then mayor of
Amsterdam. A magnificent example of Asian-European trade, packed with stories of
mystical Japanse porcelain, sea voyages and extravagant tea parties.
If you’d like to get involved or want to follow the process of examining and constructing
this new Smart replica please check:

http://www.likefriends.nl/blog/LikeFriends

replica in porselein van kop-en-schotel Meissen

replica in porselein van kop-en-schotel Meissen

Smart Replica's in Design Column #4 in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen

Op dit moment is een deel van het project Smart Replica's te zien als onderdeel van Design Column #4 in Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. U bent allen van harte uitgenodigd!
Design Column #4 

de definitieve selectie van 7 theekopjes

(fotografie Hugo Bes)

(fotografie Hugo Bes)

Zoektocht naar het witte goud (2) Tweede museumstuk geselecteerd!

Samen met Alexandra van Dongen, conservator van Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen ben ik een serie kopjes aan het uit zoeken uit de collectie die samen het verhaal vertellen van de zoektocht naar het porselein: De zoektocht naar het witte goud.

Het tweede object is geselecteerd; een werkelijk prachtig exemplaar van ‘Amsterdams Bont’. Deze kop-en-schotel uit de 18^e eeuw met een vlinder decoratie. Bij Amsterdams Bont gaat het om Aziatisch import porselein dat in Nederland gedecoreerd werd, soms zelfs over de oorspronkelijke decoratie heen! Een mooi fenomeen binnen het verhaal van de zoektocht naar het porselein.

Amsterdams Bont, vroeg 18e eeuw

Amsterdams Bont, vroeg 18e eeuw