Apetitu Jewellery Design

When I was at the design shop in the Azkuna Zentroa museum in Bilbao recently I came across a fabulous jewellery designer called Apetitu. In Basque, Apetitu means appetite and this company is all about having an appetite for discovery and play.

I particularly loved this necklace which called Hirunaka (which means 'daytime' in Japanese). It is made from polymer clay and is handcrafted by the designer.

I love the use of colour, pattern and asymmetrical design.

The necklace would go perfectly with these earrings, which are called Obalo - 'oval' in Basque.

I love the idea of using the earrings as a brooch instead, as seen below.

Azkuna Zentroa

The final part of my cultural journey round Bilbao took me to Azkuna Zentroa, originally a wine warehouse that was converted to a cultural space, designed by Philippe Starck. There’s a cinema, exhibition space, restaurant and even a pool on the roof with views over the city. You can look up from the lobby and see bathers swimming above you! The roof of the immense lobby is held up by over 40 bonkers columns.