Th K van Lohuizenlaan 202
1095DW Amsterdam
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Amsterdam-based design studio Rive Roshan presents . Against the backdrop of this complex sociopolitical moment—a period that can feel far-too-often dark—Chiaroscuro (literally translating to light-dark) is conceived as an offering of light, and a moment to honor the beauty and power that exist within and around all of us. The project is presented as part of 5VIE Design Week and will be on view April 7-13 in Milan.
Within the installation, new glass works engage in a dance of light and color, inspired by the extraordinary ordinary—moments that spark awe and ignite us, from the sky’s vastness reflected in a drop of water, to the oscillating resonance of a chanting voice. Chiaroscuro is an invitation to celebrate every act of light, no matter the size—for cumulatively, the designers believe, these acts have the potential to add up to something larger, and more powerful, than we can even imagine.
Cofounder Golnar Roshan says: “In a time of so much uncertainty, we felt driven to center the everyday wonder that exists around us and the small human and natural acts that restore and inspire. We find these moments are both grounding and provide a sense of awe—and bring us closer to ourselves and one another.”
The intimate installation consists of a two-minute, forty-second long multisensory performance, featuring the designers’ new works in conversation with a custom light choreography directed by Rive Roshan and created in collaboration with light artist Bram van Ravenhorst and an original soundscape by composer Julian Enequist. The scenography takes inspiration from chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that creates a pronounced contrast between areas of light and dark within a composition, first introduced during the Renaissance.
The design objects, light choreography, and soundscape were inspired by circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock in our bodies that regulates natural oscillations of sleep and alertness by responding to light changes in our environment. The light- and soundscapes trace the journey of a day, from the soft, cool energy of early morning to a vibrant, active midday and back again to a warm sunset, as the world quiets. The score samples sounds from the collaborators’ own daily landscapes—from birdsong to moving water recorded in front of Rive Roshan’s studio and beyond, as well as, in its final moments, voices evocative of the Persian lullabies Roshan herself grew up with.
Expanding on this last element, Roshan, who is of Iranian heritage, says, “The sound of a woman’s voice singing a lullaby, in any language, is so comforting. And the fact that women continue to sing, despite their voices being forbidden by some governments, exemplifies the beauty and power of these small acts. These are the voices that bring us to life; they offer a feeling of safety and hope to all. And that is the feeling we want people to leave with.”
Independent design curator Anna Carnick, who served as the project’s advisor, observes: “By highlighting these seemingly small but important moments, these everyday acts of light, the designers intend to help visitors feel more connected to the world and one another.”
Rive Roshan’s new pieces include Colour Fields, six color-shifting panels composed using glass marquetry, a technique developed by the studio that combines multiple glass textures to achieve an overarching effect that mimics the fluid reflection of light on water. In addition, the installation features two new animated wall lights, and, for the first time ever for the studio, an interactive light totem that responds directly to visitors’ presence with a warm, uplifting effect. As light shifts within the installation, the glass objects’ surfaces refract and reflect.
Cofounder Ruben de la Rive Box concludes: “Much of our work is inspired by the interaction of light, reflection, and color, and the varying effects these have on our sense of the world, on both intimate and grand scales. In this new, time-based spatial work, we’re also reflecting on the ways in which the world is always shifting—and the importance of seeking light, and coming together, especially in times of darkness. Although as people we may speak different languages, and have different histories and stories, moments of everyday wonder and awe are universal; to us, art is a tool for highlighting these moments. With this in mind, together with our exceptional collaborators, we’ve aimed to create a design symphony.”
On view April 7-13 at Via Cesare Correnti 14 Milan as part of 5VIE Design Week.
The project is generously supported by Stimuleringsfonds.
Special thanks to 5VIE, LED Label, and Anna Carnick
For press inquiries, please contact: onlygoodnews@riveroshan.com, press@5vie.it
Private tours and interviews are available for press throughout the week.
PRESS KIT AVAILABLE HERE.
Address: Via Cesare Correnti, 14, 20123 Milan, Italy
Opening Days: April 7 - 13, 2025
Opening Hours: 10.00 am - 8 pm Daily | Extended Hours on April 9, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Amsterdam-based design studio Rive Roshan presents . Against the backdrop of this complex sociopolitical moment—a period that can feel far-too-often dark—Chiaroscuro (literally translating to light-dark) is conceived as an offering of light, and a moment to honor the beauty and power that exist within and around all of us. The project is presented as part of 5VIE Design Week and will be on view April 7-13 in Milan.
Within the installation, new glass works engage in a dance of light and color, inspired by the extraordinary ordinary—moments that spark awe and ignite us, from the sky’s vastness reflected in a drop of water, to the oscillating resonance of a chanting voice. Chiaroscuro is an invitation to celebrate every act of light, no matter the size—for cumulatively, the designers believe, these acts have the potential to add up to something larger, and more powerful, than we can even imagine.
Cofounder Golnar Roshan says: “In a time of so much uncertainty, we felt driven to center the everyday wonder that exists around us and the small human and natural acts that restore and inspire. We find these moments are both grounding and provide a sense of awe—and bring us closer to ourselves and one another.”
The intimate installation consists of a two-minute, forty-second long multisensory performance, featuring the designers’ new works in conversation with a custom light choreography directed by Rive Roshan and created in collaboration with light artist Bram van Ravenhorst and an original soundscape by composer Julian Enequist. The scenography takes inspiration from chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that creates a pronounced contrast between areas of light and dark within a composition, first introduced during the Renaissance.
The design objects, light choreography, and soundscape were inspired by circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock in our bodies that regulates natural oscillations of sleep and alertness by responding to light changes in our environment. The light- and soundscapes trace the journey of a day, from the soft, cool energy of early morning to a vibrant, active midday and back again to a warm sunset, as the world quiets. The score samples sounds from the collaborators’ own daily landscapes—from birdsong to moving water recorded in front of Rive Roshan’s studio and beyond, as well as, in its final moments, voices evocative of the Persian lullabies Roshan herself grew up with.
Expanding on this last element, Roshan, who is of Iranian heritage, says, “The sound of a woman’s voice singing a lullaby, in any language, is so comforting. And the fact that women continue to sing, despite their voices being forbidden by some governments, exemplifies the beauty and power of these small acts. These are the voices that bring us to life; they offer a feeling of safety and hope to all. And that is the feeling we want people to leave with.”
Independent design curator Anna Carnick, who served as the project’s advisor, observes: “By highlighting these seemingly small but important moments, these everyday acts of light, the designers intend to help visitors feel more connected to the world and one another.”
Rive Roshan’s new pieces include Colour Fields, six color-shifting panels composed using glass marquetry, a technique developed by the studio that combines multiple glass textures to achieve an overarching effect that mimics the fluid reflection of light on water. In addition, the installation features two new animated wall lights, and, for the first time ever for the studio, an interactive light totem that responds directly to visitors’ presence with a warm, uplifting effect. As light shifts within the installation, the glass objects’ surfaces refract and reflect.
Cofounder Ruben de la Rive Box concludes: “Much of our work is inspired by the interaction of light, reflection, and color, and the varying effects these have on our sense of the world, on both intimate and grand scales. In this new, time-based spatial work, we’re also reflecting on the ways in which the world is always shifting—and the importance of seeking light, and coming together, especially in times of darkness. Although as people we may speak different languages, and have different histories and stories, moments of everyday wonder and awe are universal; to us, art is a tool for highlighting these moments. With this in mind, together with our exceptional collaborators, we’ve aimed to create a design symphony.”
On view April 7-13 at Via Cesare Correnti 14 Milan as part of 5VIE Design Week.
The project is generously supported by Stimuleringsfonds.
Special thanks to 5VIE, LED Label, and Anna Carnick
For press inquiries, please contact: onlygoodnews@riveroshan.com, press@5vie.it
Private tours and interviews are available for press throughout the week.
PRESS KIT AVAILABLE HERE.
Address: Via Cesare Correnti, 14, 20123 Milan, Italy
Opening Days: April 7 - 13, 2025
Opening Hours: 10.00 am - 8 pm Daily | Extended Hours on April 9, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Amsterdam-based design studio Rive Roshan presents . Against the backdrop of this complex sociopolitical moment—a period that can feel far-too-often dark—Chiaroscuro (literally translating to light-dark) is conceived as an offering of light, and a moment to honor the beauty and power that exist within and around all of us. The project is presented as part of 5VIE Design Week and will be on view April 7-13 in Milan.
Within the installation, new glass works engage in a dance of light and color, inspired by the extraordinary ordinary—moments that spark awe and ignite us, from the sky’s vastness reflected in a drop of water, to the oscillating resonance of a chanting voice. Chiaroscuro is an invitation to celebrate every act of light, no matter the size—for cumulatively, the designers believe, these acts have the potential to add up to something larger, and more powerful, than we can even imagine.
Cofounder Golnar Roshan says: “In a time of so much uncertainty, we felt driven to center the everyday wonder that exists around us and the small human and natural acts that restore and inspire. We find these moments are both grounding and provide a sense of awe—and bring us closer to ourselves and one another.”
The intimate installation consists of a two-minute, forty-second long multisensory performance, featuring the designers’ new works in conversation with a custom light choreography directed by Rive Roshan and created in collaboration with light artist Bram van Ravenhorst and an original soundscape by composer Julian Enequist. The scenography takes inspiration from chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that creates a pronounced contrast between areas of light and dark within a composition, first introduced during the Renaissance.
The design objects, light choreography, and soundscape were inspired by circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock in our bodies that regulates natural oscillations of sleep and alertness by responding to light changes in our environment. The light- and soundscapes trace the journey of a day, from the soft, cool energy of early morning to a vibrant, active midday and back again to a warm sunset, as the world quiets. The score samples sounds from the collaborators’ own daily landscapes—from birdsong to moving water recorded in front of Rive Roshan’s studio and beyond, as well as, in its final moments, voices evocative of the Persian lullabies Roshan herself grew up with.
Expanding on this last element, Roshan, who is of Iranian heritage, says, “The sound of a woman’s voice singing a lullaby, in any language, is so comforting. And the fact that women continue to sing, despite their voices being forbidden by some governments, exemplifies the beauty and power of these small acts. These are the voices that bring us to life; they offer a feeling of safety and hope to all. And that is the feeling we want people to leave with.”
Independent design curator Anna Carnick, who served as the project’s advisor, observes: “By highlighting these seemingly small but important moments, these everyday acts of light, the designers intend to help visitors feel more connected to the world and one another.”
Rive Roshan’s new pieces include Colour Fields, six color-shifting panels composed using glass marquetry, a technique developed by the studio that combines multiple glass textures to achieve an overarching effect that mimics the fluid reflection of light on water. In addition, the installation features two new animated wall lights, and, for the first time ever for the studio, an interactive light totem that responds directly to visitors’ presence with a warm, uplifting effect. As light shifts within the installation, the glass objects’ surfaces refract and reflect.
Cofounder Ruben de la Rive Box concludes: “Much of our work is inspired by the interaction of light, reflection, and color, and the varying effects these have on our sense of the world, on both intimate and grand scales. In this new, time-based spatial work, we’re also reflecting on the ways in which the world is always shifting—and the importance of seeking light, and coming together, especially in times of darkness. Although as people we may speak different languages, and have different histories and stories, moments of everyday wonder and awe are universal; to us, art is a tool for highlighting these moments. With this in mind, together with our exceptional collaborators, we’ve aimed to create a design symphony.”
On view April 7-13 at Via Cesare Correnti 14 Milan as part of 5VIE Design Week.
The project is generously supported by Stimuleringsfonds.
Special thanks to 5VIE, LED Label, and Anna Carnick
For press inquiries, please contact: onlygoodnews@riveroshan.com, press@5vie.it
Private tours and interviews are available for press throughout the week.
PRESS KIT AVAILABLE HERE.
Address: Via Cesare Correnti, 14, 20123 Milan, Italy
Opening Days: April 7 - 13, 2025
Opening Hours: 10.00 am - 8 pm Daily | Extended Hours on April 9, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Amsterdam-based design studio Rive Roshan presents . Against the backdrop of this complex sociopolitical moment—a period that can feel far-too-often dark—Chiaroscuro (literally translating to light-dark) is conceived as an offering of light, and a moment to honor the beauty and power that exist within and around all of us. The project is presented as part of 5VIE Design Week and will be on view April 7-13 in Milan.
Within the installation, new glass works engage in a dance of light and color, inspired by the extraordinary ordinary—moments that spark awe and ignite us, from the sky’s vastness reflected in a drop of water, to the oscillating resonance of a chanting voice. Chiaroscuro is an invitation to celebrate every act of light, no matter the size—for cumulatively, the designers believe, these acts have the potential to add up to something larger, and more powerful, than we can even imagine.
Cofounder Golnar Roshan says: “In a time of so much uncertainty, we felt driven to center the everyday wonder that exists around us and the small human and natural acts that restore and inspire. We find these moments are both grounding and provide a sense of awe—and bring us closer to ourselves and one another.”
The intimate installation consists of a two-minute, forty-second long multisensory performance, featuring the designers’ new works in conversation with a custom light choreography directed by Rive Roshan and created in collaboration with light artist Bram van Ravenhorst and an original soundscape by composer Julian Enequist. The scenography takes inspiration from chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that creates a pronounced contrast between areas of light and dark within a composition, first introduced during the Renaissance.
The design objects, light choreography, and soundscape were inspired by circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock in our bodies that regulates natural oscillations of sleep and alertness by responding to light changes in our environment. The light- and soundscapes trace the journey of a day, from the soft, cool energy of early morning to a vibrant, active midday and back again to a warm sunset, as the world quiets. The score samples sounds from the collaborators’ own daily landscapes—from birdsong to moving water recorded in front of Rive Roshan’s studio and beyond, as well as, in its final moments, voices evocative of the Persian lullabies Roshan herself grew up with.
Expanding on this last element, Roshan, who is of Iranian heritage, says, “The sound of a woman’s voice singing a lullaby, in any language, is so comforting. And the fact that women continue to sing, despite their voices being forbidden by some governments, exemplifies the beauty and power of these small acts. These are the voices that bring us to life; they offer a feeling of safety and hope to all. And that is the feeling we want people to leave with.”
Independent design curator Anna Carnick, who served as the project’s advisor, observes: “By highlighting these seemingly small but important moments, these everyday acts of light, the designers intend to help visitors feel more connected to the world and one another.”
Rive Roshan’s new pieces include Colour Fields, six color-shifting panels composed using glass marquetry, a technique developed by the studio that combines multiple glass textures to achieve an overarching effect that mimics the fluid reflection of light on water. In addition, the installation features two new animated wall lights, and, for the first time ever for the studio, an interactive light totem that responds directly to visitors’ presence with a warm, uplifting effect. As light shifts within the installation, the glass objects’ surfaces refract and reflect.
Cofounder Ruben de la Rive Box concludes: “Much of our work is inspired by the interaction of light, reflection, and color, and the varying effects these have on our sense of the world, on both intimate and grand scales. In this new, time-based spatial work, we’re also reflecting on the ways in which the world is always shifting—and the importance of seeking light, and coming together, especially in times of darkness. Although as people we may speak different languages, and have different histories and stories, moments of everyday wonder and awe are universal; to us, art is a tool for highlighting these moments. With this in mind, together with our exceptional collaborators, we’ve aimed to create a design symphony.”
On view April 7-13 at Via Cesare Correnti 14 Milan as part of 5VIE Design Week.
The project is generously supported by Stimuleringsfonds.
Special thanks to 5VIE, LED Label, and Anna Carnick
For press inquiries, please contact: onlygoodnews@riveroshan.com, press@5vie.it
Private tours and interviews are available for press throughout the week.
PRESS KIT AVAILABLE HERE.
Address: Via Cesare Correnti, 14, 20123 Milan, Italy
Opening Days: April 7 - 13, 2025
Opening Hours: 10.00 am - 8 pm Daily | Extended Hours on April 9, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
On the occasion of Milan Design Week 2025, Amsterdam-based design studio Rive Roshan presents . Against the backdrop of this complex sociopolitical moment—a period that can feel far-too-often dark—Chiaroscuro (literally translating to light-dark) is conceived as an offering of light, and a moment to honor the beauty and power that exist within and around all of us. The project is presented as part of 5VIE Design Week and will be on view April 7-13 in Milan.
Within the installation, new glass works engage in a dance of light and color, inspired by the extraordinary ordinary—moments that spark awe and ignite us, from the sky’s vastness reflected in a drop of water, to the oscillating resonance of a chanting voice. Chiaroscuro is an invitation to celebrate every act of light, no matter the size—for cumulatively, the designers believe, these acts have the potential to add up to something larger, and more powerful, than we can even imagine.
Cofounder Golnar Roshan says: “In a time of so much uncertainty, we felt driven to center the everyday wonder that exists around us and the small human and natural acts that restore and inspire. We find these moments are both grounding and provide a sense of awe—and bring us closer to ourselves and one another.”
The intimate installation consists of a two-minute, forty-second long multisensory performance, featuring the designers’ new works in conversation with a custom light choreography directed by Rive Roshan and created in collaboration with light artist Bram van Ravenhorst and an original soundscape by composer Julian Enequist. The scenography takes inspiration from chiaroscuro, an artistic technique that creates a pronounced contrast between areas of light and dark within a composition, first introduced during the Renaissance.
The design objects, light choreography, and soundscape were inspired by circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock in our bodies that regulates natural oscillations of sleep and alertness by responding to light changes in our environment. The light- and soundscapes trace the journey of a day, from the soft, cool energy of early morning to a vibrant, active midday and back again to a warm sunset, as the world quiets. The score samples sounds from the collaborators’ own daily landscapes—from birdsong to moving water recorded in front of Rive Roshan’s studio and beyond, as well as, in its final moments, voices evocative of the Persian lullabies Roshan herself grew up with.
Expanding on this last element, Roshan, who is of Iranian heritage, says, “The sound of a woman’s voice singing a lullaby, in any language, is so comforting. And the fact that women continue to sing, despite their voices being forbidden by some governments, exemplifies the beauty and power of these small acts. These are the voices that bring us to life; they offer a feeling of safety and hope to all. And that is the feeling we want people to leave with.”
Independent design curator Anna Carnick, who served as the project’s advisor, observes: “By highlighting these seemingly small but important moments, these everyday acts of light, the designers intend to help visitors feel more connected to the world and one another.”
Rive Roshan’s new pieces include Colour Fields, six color-shifting panels composed using glass marquetry, a technique developed by the studio that combines multiple glass textures to achieve an overarching effect that mimics the fluid reflection of light on water. In addition, the installation features two new animated wall lights, and, for the first time ever for the studio, an interactive light totem that responds directly to visitors’ presence with a warm, uplifting effect. As light shifts within the installation, the glass objects’ surfaces refract and reflect.
Cofounder Ruben de la Rive Box concludes: “Much of our work is inspired by the interaction of light, reflection, and color, and the varying effects these have on our sense of the world, on both intimate and grand scales. In this new, time-based spatial work, we’re also reflecting on the ways in which the world is always shifting—and the importance of seeking light, and coming together, especially in times of darkness. Although as people we may speak different languages, and have different histories and stories, moments of everyday wonder and awe are universal; to us, art is a tool for highlighting these moments. With this in mind, together with our exceptional collaborators, we’ve aimed to create a design symphony.”
On view April 7-13 at Via Cesare Correnti 14 Milan as part of 5VIE Design Week.
The project is generously supported by Stimuleringsfonds.
Special thanks to 5VIE, LED Label, and Anna Carnick
For press inquiries, please contact: onlygoodnews@riveroshan.com, press@5vie.it
Private tours and interviews are available for press throughout the week.
PRESS KIT AVAILABLE HERE.
Address: Via Cesare Correnti, 14, 20123 Milan, Italy
Opening Days: April 7 - 13, 2025
Opening Hours: 10.00 am - 8 pm Daily | Extended Hours on April 9, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm