· ART, DESIGN ·
‘ORSON, I’m Home’ by Armin BlasbichlerWritten by Guest Blogger Madeline Rudin Every so often, animal activists disregard a controversial deer head mounted on the wall, or look past a lady with a fox fur coat. “Orson, I’m Home” a limited edition 5-part series of taxidermy tables by Armin Blasbichler, makes turning a blind eye nearly impossible.
· FEATURED, STILL LIFE ·
Henry Hargreaves’ Smoke and Lily PhotographyWhile still life is of the most challenging categories in photography, Henry Hargreaves continues to keep the bar high and us, hooked.
· FOOD, INTERIOR DESIGN, TRAVEL ·
Wythe Hotel & ReynardA Room with a view: Wythe Hotel and accompanying restaurant Reynard are the chicest Brooklyn destination, period. All Williamsburg skeptics will be put to shame after one visit to this revamped historic hotel. Turn of the century original masonry, arched windows, cast iron columns, and original wood flooring are only a few of the
· MIXED MEDIA ·
Chris Maynard’s Feather FolioArtist Chris Maynard must be the owner of the deftest, tiniest hands. That’s the only way one can picture someone taking the standard eye surgery scissors, forceps, and scalpels, and cutting out full forms and settings out of something as small and delicate as a feather.
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American Tapestry by Chad WysIt’s always nice when a young artist transforms something old into something new. It shows they are looking at something other than peers and the latest releases for inspiration. Such is the case of Chad Wys‘s beautifully done American Tapestry series.
· INSTALLATION ·
The Work of Jannis KounellisJannis Kounellis is a Greek-born, Italian artist, who set up his studio in Rome in the 1950s.
· PAINTING ·
Eckart Hahn’s PaintingsAt first glance, Eckart Hahn’s paintings appear to have a 3-dimensional quality to them. His brushstrokes illustrate melting plastic, undulating fabric, and muscular forms, all giving the work a tangible quality.
· EDITORIAL, FEATURED, INSTALLATION ·
Someone Else’s Life by Nathaniel Goldberg for PurpleDutch beauty Milou van Groesen plays in “Someone Else’s Life” for the Spring 2012 issue of Purple Fashion shot by Nathaniel Goldberg, styled by Naomi Itkes. You may recognize the large installations by Carsten Höller, on view earlier this year in a record breaking show at the New Museum.
· MIXED MEDIA ·
Orestis Lazouras’ Mixed Media Fashion IllustrationsWhen fashion and illustrations join forces, it’s a joy that’s indescribable, really. Our latest discovery, Greek-Cypriot illustrator Orestis Lazouras, has a great psychedelic point of view on fashion.
· ART, INSTALLATION, SCULPTURE ·
David DiMichele’s InstallationsThere is something so unsettling about these installations from artist David DiMichele. Working on a gigantic scale, these tremendous installations overwhelm the viewer, with a sense of being trapped in the wreckage after an earthquake, where objects can become aggressively suggestive of violence.
· ART, MIXED MEDIA ·
Benoit Jammes’ Cassettes SeriesYes, cassettes will always make us feel nostalgic about our youth.
· ART ·
Yarn Art by Brook&LynIt just takes a small break to discover a whole world of new interests. That was the case for jewelry designer Mimi Jung, the creative force behind the brand Brook&Lyn.