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Broken Mirror
Broken Mirror Almost White
Broken Mirror Almost Black
Broken Mirror

Broken Mirror

  • Challenging the conventional perception of mirrors, the BROKEN MIRROR is more than a reflective surface – it is a mesmerizing work of art. This innovative design, a product of the collaboration between Gufram and the New York duo Snarkitecture, combines a reflective surface with a soft polyurethane frame to create an illusion of a portal in the wall. It not only reflects its surroundings but also gives the impression of a room extending into another environment, offering a dynamic, mind-altering visual experience.

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History

What does it mean to be broken? Not your ordinary wall mirror, the BROKEN MIRROR transcends its functionality to become a work of art that defies the boundaries of traditional form-function correspondence. The reflective surface of BROKEN MIRROR is encompassed by a frame of soft polyurethane to create the illusion of a portal-esque break in the wall. Beyond reflecting the surrounding space, it creates a mesmerizing optical illusion: that the room extends into the outside world or another environment, an intriguing and mind-altering effect full of dynamic energy.

This innovative contemporary design emerged from the first collaboration between Gufram and New York duo Snarkitecture, a team composed of artist Daniel Arsham and architect Alex Mustonen. Drawing inspiration from the collaborative spirit of the pioneering Italian radical designers of the Seventies, the BROKEN MIRROR explores the intersection of art and architecture with a shared curiosity and experimental spirit.

The “Broken” polyurethane frame surrounding the mirror is meticulously crafted by hand, ensuring that each BROKEN MIRROR carries a subtly distinct concrete-like texture. This wall-like texture of the mirror’s frame is achieved using Gufram’s patented Guflac® paint. Applied entirely by hand, Guflac® gives the polyurethane a uniquely detailed texture while maintaining its elasticity, allowing for unparalleled aesthetic experimentation.

Technical Specification
Broken Mirror