Can art build bridges?
We know that it can!
That’s why we collaborated with a socially conscious architect studio over 5,000 miles away to bridge the Americas through art.
Check out the final product below (a one-of-a-kind Herman Miller designer puppy), and get to know the folks involved, including Argentine artist Christian Riffel, LSM architect & design studio, and the lucky person who bid the highest on our social impact artwork.
Artwork: Christian Riffel
Photography: Mark Alan Andre / LSM
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Artist Spotlight
“I think art can change the world. It increases sensitivity, self-knowledge, and empathy. It shows you the way.”
—Christian Riffel | Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Collaborators' Spotlight
“Integration of art and architecture is an essential part of LSM’s mission; we’ve collaborated for over 2 decades with artists to create works that transform spaces, elevate brands and raise consciousness.”
—Evie Soileau, LSM Architect Studio | Washington, D.C.
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Final Product
Herman Miller Designer Puppy
“Art offers a universal language. It allows us to express ideas, feelings, reflections, without using words. It has also been a pioneer of social changes throughout history.“
Karen, Interior Designer | Washington, D.C.
“Artists are here to disturb the peace”
— James Baldwin
Meet the Artist
“We’d like others with a vision to consider Chris’s work in more architectural settings, anywhere in the world.”
— LSM Architect & Design Studio
“There’s something about Chris' work with murals that I think is very special. If I could [suggest a future project for Chris], it’ll be something related to the installation in a public space, one that anyone (regardless of their background) can access to see and enjoy.
— Karen, Interior Designer
Get a one-of-a-kind commissioned piece of art from Argentine artist, Christian Riffel.
Whether you’re an individual who simply wants to add impactful artwork to your home, or an organization that wants to collaborate with a provocative artist, book a free consultation or drop us a message below.
Christian is available to take on large-scale or intimate commissioned projects.
"Working with The Positive Force Team was a delight. They were up for the challenge, and it was great to see them pull in the necessary talent (for example, a 3D renderer to translate Chris’s 2D work into 3D) so the end product would be as true to Chris’s vision as possible.”
—Evie Soileau, LSM
“I think that people can change the world, so they do it. For better or for worse.
I wonder, how people can change?
—Christian Riffel
Geometry entails obsession + art can change the world
Argentine artist, Christian Riffel, shares his discoveries and experiences of intervening a Herman Miller puppy, designed to inspire social impact at the annual Magis Puppy Gala in Washington, D.C.
Connecting The Americas Through Art | Magis Puppy Gala
North America and Latin America are weaved together (by their history, politics, migrations, etc). I think that sometimes these relationships can be complicated, but art can work as an instrument that helps those connections.
Rebirth of the City | integrating art and architecture
We interviewed LSM architect studio after our social impact collab with Argentine artist, Christian Riffel.
LSM is an architecture and design practice with offices in Washington, DC and New York City. Integration of art and architecture is an essential part of LSM’s mission. The studio has collaborated for over 3 decades with many artists and curators to create works that transform spaces, elevate brands, and raise consciousness.