John Beckmann
John Beckmann and his retinue of shape-shifting insurgents know that being provocateurs and challenging assumptions is what catalyzes new ways of thinking. And new ways of thinking are what lead to the freeform experimentation and nascent perspectives that result in design innovation.
John Beckmann launched Axis Mundi in 2004. He studied philosophy and visual culture at the New School, and architecture, interior, and industrial design at Parsons School of Design, where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Environmental Design. During his studies, he apprenticed with master minimalist Joseph P. D’Urso. Throughout his career, he has honed an astute understanding of the intersections between architecture, design, and contemporary art.
