· CULTURE, FOOD ·
Topographic Food Art by Stefanie HerrMat board and photographic prints layers on layers on layers, are what Stephanie Herr uses to create her signature topographic maps.
· ARCHITECTURE, TRAVEL ·
Hotel Viura by DesignhousesLocated in what might just be one of my favorite countries in the world to visit, the extremely vibrant in color and flavor, Rioja wine region of Spain, Hotel Viura is a marvelous hotel choice for the gypset fresh off of their tour of the nearby grape-filled fields and wineries.
· FOOD ·
El Poaig Olive OilModernized bottle and ecological packaging refresh a boring old olive oil container into something that will impress guests as well as blend into any curio shelf or kitchen counter. El Poaig olive oil packaging is a youthful design developed by CuldeSac Products. Based in Valencia, Spain this
· ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE ·
House For Sale on Spain’s Costa BravaLooking to invest in a sweet, Spanish beachside casa? Sotheby’s has listed this beautiful, 15,000 square foot house nestled in the cliffs in Costa Brava, a beach town halfway between Barcelona and the Spanish-French border. The multi-level property has a main house with three bedrooms, including a master suite, a patio, and an infinity pool; [...]
· EDITORIAL ·
V Magazine Spain Summer 2012 Electro ModelPhotographer Pierre Debusschere took an euphoric approach to this editorial for V magazine Spain. We are huge fans of V magazine and the combination of impeccable styling, by Tom van Dorpe, and colorful graphic alteration sure captured our attention in this editorial.
· INSTALLATION ·
Ana Soler’s Causa-EfectoAna Soler is something of a maximalist in the art scene. Her latest work, Causa-Efecto, incorporates 2,000 tennis balls carefully aligned in suspended trajectories—appearing to bounce off every surface possible within the Mustang Art Gallery in Alicante, Spain. This is just the latest of
· PAINTING ·
Yago Hortal’s Abstract ExpressionismSpanish born, Berlin based artist Yago Hortal drips, smears, and splashes layers of acrylic paint onto canvas to create these abstract expressionistic works of art. These explosions of color are probably even more fun to make than they are to look at. Hortal’s work seems like a great balance of cerebral, emotional and physical discharge,
· PAINTING ·
Ignacio Uriarte’s Office ArtI came across Berlin-based artist Ignacio Uriarte’s work at Art Basel and quickly became fascinated by the story behind the work and the artist. Before quitting his day job to become a full-time artist Uriarte worked in business administration, but his transition into art did not veer to far from his daily regimen. Instead he reconfigured [...]
· DESIGN, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ·
Maximo Riera’s The Animal CollectionMaximo Riera’s The Animal Chair Collection are art pieces, which one can just so happen to sit on. Not that many of us would. Sparing no effort or expense, the Spanish artist blended the best of cutting edge technology with expert craftsmanship. This includes three-dimensional computer modeling, a CNC milling machine, an internal frame, as [...]
· MUSIC ·
El Guincho: Palmitos ParkBuy Here Ay Dios Mio! Did you say you want to dance? Well, here yah go. I had to bring this one to the Trendland table, although this single was released in 2008. I fear I must defend this song choice for all you time sensitive sticklers out there (no judgment, I’m one of you). [...]
