VINCENT VAN DUYSEN PRESENTS THE DROPS ACT ll IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TWENTYFOUR SIX

words by NIA TOPALOVA

Last week, The TwentyFour Six and Vincent Van Duysen warmly gathered us to experience the new edition of The Drops, with which the Belgian designer and architect Van Duysen re-introduced his work in an entirely new material: softly brushed aluminium. The Drops were originally conceived in two contrasting textures, hand-blown Murano glass, nearly immaterial and floating like water, and dark, grounded mahogany wood. This time, the introduction of aluminium brought a rougher and more mineral character to the collection.

Presented in three sizes (small, medium, and large), the new material acts as a canvas catching the light of the room. For Van Duysen, material is never an afterthought, but it holds a central role in the soul and identity of the object, turning simple organic forms into a fresh spatial exploration.

For this project, Van Duysen collaborated with The TwentyFour Six, a platform dedicated to meaningful, limited-edition creations. The platform develops each release in close partnership with visionary artists, designers, and cultural figures, a portfolio that includes names like Axel Vervoordt, Flynn McGarry, Sophie Dries, and Bosco Sodi.

Founded by June Van Thillo, The TwentyFour Six transforms intimate conversations with inspiring creatives into functional art. Van Thillo’s approach views limited-edition objects as physical expressions of shared dialogue and creative mentorship, crafted in strictly limited runs, such as 40 pieces per size for the aluminium series.

Vincent Van Duysen himself is celebrated for his intuitive sense of proportion and his mastery of warm minimalism. His work brings a sensitivity to light, raw textures, and the human experience of space. Leading a team of fifty creative professionals from his Antwerp-based studio, while also serving as the artistic director of Molteni&C, his body of work spans architecture, interiors, and product design. Whether shaping a private sanctuary in Melides or a small pebble-like object meant to be held in the hand, Van Duysen continuously balances form, function, and deep emotional clarity.