Ranbir Sidhu is a Canadian designer and artist based in Toronto.[1] Sidhu is known for creating and exhibiting custom sculptures that defies gravity and reality.[2] He was commissioned to design and create a custom piece called "OVO" for rapper Drake, which was made from diamond dust and 24K gold flakes.[3][4][5]

Ranbir Sidhu
Also known asFuturezona
BornLondon, England
GenresCreative arts
Occupation(s)Artist, designer
Years active2014–present

Career

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Ranbir Sidhu was born in London, England and raised in Scarborough, Toronto.[6][7] According to Bay Street Bull, "Sidhu has been drawn to creation from a young age, his father fostered his talent early on with an architectural drafting table.[8] Sidhu attended Pickering High School. In 2015, he launched his furniture design and art collective company Futurezona.[9][10]

In March 2021, Sidhu has designed and created a custom OVO Table for Drake. 6ixBuzz wrote, "The collaboration between Drake and Sidhu is monumental as it continues to propel the Toronto art scene forward".[11]

Notable works

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  • OVO piece for Drake‘s The Embassy home
  • Jay-Z’s The Roc Nation sculpture
  • The King & Bay Lounge[12]

Awards and recognition

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References

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  1. Sassall, Yeong (10 February 2021). "Meet the guy designing furniture for Jay-Z, Drake and The Weeknd". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  2. Dreith, Ben (21 August 2020). "Designer Spotlight: Ranbir Sidhu of Futurezona". NUVO. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  3. Reynolds, Emma. "Meet The Toronto-Based Designer Who Creates Custom Pieces For Drake And Jay-Z". Forbes. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  4. POSTELNYAK, MARIYA (15 June 2021). "Six companies creating custom furnishings for Drake, Roc Nation and Richard Branson". Toronto Life. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  5. Leung, Ambrose (11 March 2021). "Canadian Designer Ranbir Sidhu Crafts Custom OVO Table for Drake". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  6. Gill, Nikki (4 March 2021). "The local artist behind Drake's new custom OVO table". Streets Of Toronto. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  7. "RANBIR SIDHU: FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL DESIGNER, FUTUREZONA". Drishti Magazine. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  8. Coppin, Kamille (15 June 2020). "Entrepreneur of the Week: Futurezona's, Ranbir Sidhu, Talks Design, Dreams and working with Drake". Bay Street Bull. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  9. LOZINA, MICHAEL (22 April 2021). "Futurezona: Where The Future Of Art & Furniture Meet - Ten Pieces of Eight". Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  10. Joven, Mary A. (23 May 2020). "Artist and Designer Ranbir Sidhu offers a fresh perspective on futuristic art, redefining modern day luxury that is ahead of its time -". Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  11. Singh, Manisha (20 March 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: A Collab for the Culture, Ranbir Sidhu Creates Custom OVO Table for Drake". 6ixBuzz. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  12. "Meet the Creative Visionary Behind the King & Bay Lounge - Read the King & Bay Blog for the Latest Custom Mens Clothing Inspiration | Your Custom Clothier in Toronto". www.mykingandbay.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  13. Arts, The Society of Typographic (12 December 2021). "Futurezona". STA 100. Retrieved 20 December 2021.

Other websites

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