Objects with Narratives

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Objects with Narratives

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OWN believes in shifting the incentive of design from esthetics and function to objects powered by n In between those worlds, OWN creates its own hybrid genre.

On rare occasions, one can become engaged with a piece to a level beyond flash, when they start to create a deeper bond with the object. Storytelling does this far more powerful than esthetical or functional considerations alone. With this approach, objects become merely the medium where it is more about owning a narrative rather than the physical object. Therefore we believe in shifting the incentive of design to objects powered by narratives. Hence our platform’s name Objects With Narratives...

A Nomad Gallery
OWN is neither a niche gallery nor a stand alone commercial shop. A platform that concentrates on the value and the story of the pieces itself rather than the name, style or era of the designers that represent the objects. We make uncommon & collectible design pieces accessible for everyone around the world in a transparent and reasonable way, while taking care of their designers needs. We thus provide a creative space actively empowers bold creators to present their story-driven work through an interactive web shop, other online channels and physical exhibitions around the world. A platform for designers by designers. We work together with household names as with young designers who don’t have or have a limited following and notoriety, as long as each designer has a strong narrative behind their work and practice. Our services vary depending on the level of support the designer needs. We will be able to offer sales and marketing, logistic and production options. The designers benefit from a large network of other designers that they can collaborate with.

08/10/2026

Excited to be coming again to PAD London next week! One of the artists we will be showing is Karl Monnies.
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Karl Monies is a multi-disciplinary artist and designer from Copenhagen, Denmark. Magic in its earliest form is often referred to as ‘the art’. Monies believes that art, like magic, is the science of manipulating symbols, words, sounds or images, to achieve changes in consciousness, that art is the essential link between the inner landscapes of one’s psyche and the outside material world. After studying painting in Amsterdam, London and Guangzhou, he felt an urge to activate the medium; to apply function to conceptual objects, a working method where idea and material are inseparable. He works in various dissonant series, where the common thread of material composition corresponds to historical and conceptual ideas. Where craftsmanship and methodology go hand in hand in a sincere vernacular that prioritizes the playful and the naive while possessing a critical awareness.

This pursuit of the uncharted runs through everything Karl makes. He is drawn to objects that resist easy classification, things that carry material memory and reveal rather than conceal the evidence of their making. His work aligns with a broader craft tradition that prizes honesty of material and directness of form, while remaining resolutely contemporary in ambition.
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For more info, please contact us on [email protected]
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OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES
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BRUGES (BE) - ON APPOINTMENT
GENEVA (CH) - ON APPOINTMENT
ANTWERP (BE) - OPENING FALL 2026

06/10/2026

Looking back at Gentle Resilience — Solo Show Christian Fregnan
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Gentle Resilience marks an important milestone in Christian Fregnan’s professional journey: the debut of his first collection, shaped by a long process of disciplined craftsmanship.
This collection brings together works that explore the materiality of metal from multiple aspects, including the blend of heavy weight yet organic form. Each piece contributes to a larger narrative: exemplifying how contradicting components can coexist to express strength in a quiet and tender way. Organic forms and subtle imperfections are essential elements that make each piece unique and alive. Dictated by the making process, each one shows different levels of intimacy and perpetuity through patination and precise yet spontaneous metal shaping. The collection expresses resilience through the timeless shape and carries the presence of future relics.

The title Gentle Resilience speaks directly to the material, metal as a medium capable of subtlety and emotional presence, and reflects Fregnan’s artistic career. Mirroring his professional journey, the title suggests gradual and constant progression shaped by patience, humility and determination. This exhibition invites the audience to objectify resilience through metal, high-end finishing and practical function. Gentle Resilience is an embodiment of Fregnan’s artistic features of endurance and craftsmanship.

03/10/2026

Our showroom in restored Hôtel d’Hanins located in Bruges
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A series of Rooms
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Nestled in the historic center of Bruges, alongside the Coupure canal, our new showroom occupies the apartments of the Hôtel d’Hanins de Moerkerke, a former 18th-century mansion built in 1765 following the canal’s excavation. The building sets on ancient foundations of a Dominican monastery and once belonged to Pierre-Jacques d’Hanins de Moerkerke and Claire Diericx, a family whose prominence was bound to the inland shipping trade that made Bruges one of medieval Europe’s great commercial metropoles. It was this mercantile activity that fueled the city’s extraordinary cultural growth, most visibly preserved today in its Gothic architecture, a testament to the wealth, ambition, and artisanship of those who built it.
The choice of Bruges is deliberate: few cities in Europe have navigated change with such attentiveness to continuity. Its architectural philosophy treats the built environment not as a fixed relic but as a living document: one that embraces transformation while honoring original materials, construction techniques, and spatial memory. The city’s urban fabric is a form of chronological layering, where each historical period leaves its mark without erasing what came before. It is a philosophy of deep respect for craft and authenticity, and one that cultivates everything we set out to do here.
Our space positions itself within this lineage. It is not a showroom in the conventional sense, but an extension of the same impulse that has guided Bruges across centuries: the valorization of history, the elevation of craft, and the belief that beauty grows meaning through time. We seek to honor the encounter between the city’s heritage and the work of contemporary artists and makers from across the world: a dialogue between art history and living practice, between tradition and innovation, between what endures and what is newly made.
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Open on appointment only
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Please contact us through [email protected]

CV Floorlamp by ERM studio-For more info, please contact us on info@objectswithnarratives.com - OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES ...

01/10/2026

CV Floorlamp by ERM studio
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For more info, please contact us on [email protected]
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OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES
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BRUGES (BE) - ON APPOINTMENT
GENEVA (CH) - ON APPOINTMENT
ANTWERP (BE) - OPENING FALL 2026

Fragment table by Jumandie Seys-For more info, please contact us on info@objectswithnarratives.com - OBJECTS WITH NARRAT...

30/09/2026

Fragment table by Jumandie Seys
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For more info, please contact us on [email protected]
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OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES
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BRUGES (BE) - ON APPOINTMENT
GENEVA (CH) - ON APPOINTMENT
ANTWERP (BE) - OPENING FALL 2026

28/09/2026

Private showroom in Geneva with Sabah Art Advisory
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Nestled by the serene shores of Lac Léman, theprivate showroom redefines the way we engage with collectible design and art. More than an exhibition space, it is a curated collector apartment—a place where art and design come to life in a sophisticated yet livable environment. Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless beauty, demonstrating how exceptional design and art can seamlessly integrate into everyday living. Through exclusive private events, we will invite collectors, designers, and connoisseurs to explore a space where aesthetics and functionality coexist in perfect harmony.
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For more info or booking a private visit, please contact us on [email protected]

26/09/2026

It is almost time for PAD London 2026. Here is what we did last year with Vladimir Slavov’s solo show ‘Time’. Can’t wait to share more about our new booth in two weeks.
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For more info, please contact us on [email protected]
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OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES
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BRUGES (BE) - ON APPOINTMENT
GENEVA (CH) - ON APPOINTMENT
ANTWERP (BE) - OPENING FALL 2026

Woven bench II by Conrad Hicks-For more info, please contact us on info@objectswithnarratives.com - OBJECTS WITH NARRATI...

24/09/2026

Woven bench II by Conrad Hicks
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For more info, please contact us on [email protected]
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OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES
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BRUGES (BE) - ON APPOINTMENT
GENEVA (CH) - ON APPOINTMENT
ANTWERP (BE) - OPENING FALL 2026

This beautiful piece is on its way to our new space in Antwerp! Opening soon!-For more info, please contact us on info@o...

21/09/2026

This beautiful piece is on its way to our new space in Antwerp! Opening soon!
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For more info, please contact us on [email protected]
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OBJECTS WITH NARRATIVES
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BRUGES (BE) - ON APPOINTMENT
GENEVA (CH) - ON APPOINTMENT
ANTWERP (BE) - OPENING FALL 2026

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