May 2010
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Have Doubts
Actelion Business Center, Allschwil Switzerland by Herzog and de Meuron http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herzog_&_de_Meuron
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Book away
The archive series by David Garcia studio. http://davidgarciastudio.blogspot.com
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In Love with these Lovely Shoes
Georgina Goodman shoes www.georginagoodman.com
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Stunning Focus
The Endless Column (1938). With this sculpture almost 30 feet high, is a monument to the dead of the Great War as Brancusi gave to his country, Romania. www.brancusi.com
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Upside Down Cake
The Expo Boulevard for Shanghai Expo 2010 is covered by a membrane roof with a total surface of 65,000 m2, currently the largest of its kind world-wide. With a free span of almost 100 m designed by SBA international Stuttgart/Shanghai www.sba-int.de/de/
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Dreaming about owning one
DKW chair in enameled steel, leather, and walnut by Eames. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_and_Ray_Eames
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Colors of the Land
Diane Von Furstenberg is the image of the free and independent woman. Her appointment today with Vital Voices and the collection of jewelry made by Maasai women are part of this logic, brought to life through the craft of the Massai women involved in this project. Collaboration “Fair trade” very luxurious … www.DVF.com
April 2010
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Agnus Dei
When I was young I went to the church to please my mother. I was contemplative during the mass. Sitting and watching statues, some of them uplifted my spirit and some I found interesting. These precise moments moved me later on in my life. There is something, I don’t know what it is exactly, that brings the same feeling, maybe the suffering or the decline.
Paul Rowland “The Transformation...
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Up Scales
Spanish Pavilion by Miralles Tagliabue (EMBT) at Shanghai Expo 2010. www.mirallestagliabue.com
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Mini Mi Sleeping Box
Mini hotel rooms are the latest ‘it’ trend. The fourth Yotel is set to arrive in New York in 2011 with a location opening on 42nd and 10th street. www.yotel.com
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La Grande Classe
Hermes summer accesories 2010. A beautiful, clean, classy bag. www.hermes.com
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Conquest of Color
Matisse to Malevich. Pioneers of modern art exhibition is presented in Hermitage Amsterdam from March 6 to September 17. Painting above by Henri Matisse, Game of Bowls, 1908 http://www.hermitage.nl/en/tentoonstellingen/matisse_tot_malevich/beeldmateriaal.htm
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Abstracted Ancient Papyrus
I cannot get enough of Zaha Hadid’s work. She has unveiled plans for an office and retail development called The Stone Towers in Cairo, Egypt. www.zaha-hadid.com
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Playful Space
I always like how Matali Crasset twists and turns her creations. They are works of art. www.matalicrasset.com
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High Glossy Gladiator
Jean Paul Gaultier Spartiates. Available at polyvore..com www.polyvore.com/jean-paul_gaultier_spartiates/thing?id=15464935
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Dazzling Apocaplypse
Fred Tomaselli Birds and Trees (detail) 1996 at James Cohan Gallery. www.jamescohan.com
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Modern Vibrator
‘capture the rain’ skyscraper by Polish architectural students Ryszard Rychlicki and Agnieszka Nowak of H3AR received
a special mention for their proposal in the 2010 skyscraper competition. www.h3ar.pl
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Elementary Forms
‘le grand escalier’ for the ‘Abbaye de Corbigny’ by Krijn de Koning. His show has opened at Demisch Danant in New York. His furniture-like sculpture is very interesting www.krijndekoning.nl www.demischdanant.com
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Sensual Secrets
The nose of Olivia Giacobetti, who worked at Hermes or Diptych launched for the first time this water perfume, natural, 100% organic origin. Available at Au Bon Marche Paris www.lebonmarche.com
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Sweet Swinging Dreams
I love this kind of project. I call artist Børre Sæthre a trapeze artist. He elaborated his work in the space between play and art and delivered an image of beauty…Luxurious innocent dreams. It was shown at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center. http://ps1.org/
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Transgenic Petals
NBBJ, in collaboration and partnership with CCDI, have designed the Hangzhou Sports Park www.nbbj.com
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Beautiful 50's Woodwork
Alain Richard, Enfilade série 800, palissandre de Rio, Edition Meuble TV, 1958 Galerie Pascal Cuisinier 96, rue des Rosiers Marché Paul Bert 93400 Saint-Ouen Tel : 06 62 70 78 52
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Dressed Up
I love Holly Fulton’s current Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Fantastic vivid colors flashback to New York circa 1930. http://www.hollyfulton.com/collections/springsummer-2010
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Heartless Love
Helmu Newton: ‘Playing WD Paris’ (1980) www.helmutnewton.com
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Whale Egg
The 25,000 square metre project will house a number of museums, including the Museum of Middle Eastern Art, as well as performance areas, a hotel, and a shopping centre in Dubai, UAE, by Dutch architects UNStudio. www.unstudio.com
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Punished Office
A desk with a large upholstery-covered shell over it by The Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi. gamfratesi.com
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Hobo Hot Bag
Elk Fringe Bag by Wendy Nichol. You can purchase at her website. www.wendynicholnyc.com
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Echoed...
It’s fascinating how this beautiful painting can transport me. It’s like admiring tiny particle clouds of water and ice that I see when I exhale. This enigmatic work by German artist Peter Zimmermann gives the feeling of changing colors, showing currently at Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin Paris www.galerieperrotin.com www.peterzimmermann.com
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Yves Klein Palace
Shanghai Corporate Pavilion, constructed in part from recycled CD cases, is scheduled for completion in the next few weeks for the opening of Expo 2010, designed by Beijing-based Atelier Feichang Jianzhu. www.fcjz.com
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The Perfect Invitation
Couch by Hans Wegner, 1960. www.paulbert-serpette.com.
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Exceptional Dexterity
Butterfly Ring : Dior Jewelry, Gold, Diamonds, Ruby. www.diorjoaillerie.com
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Take higher
Exhibtion Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Remembering the Running Fence at Smithsonian American Art Museum Washington DC…You can hear the acoustic sounds of the fabric panels installed in the landscape. It gives the space drama and creates a magical freedom feeling. I can feel my winds expanding. www.christojeanneclaude.net http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2010/christo/
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The Dutch Submarine Navy
O + A have conceived a conceptual pool scheme for a river in Amsterdam, Netherlands. www.oplusa.nl
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Magic Mirror "who is the fairest one of all".
Tokujin Yoshioka will launch an aluminium chair for Moroso in Milan next month. www.tokujin.com www.moroso.it
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French spirit
I like Phoebe Philo’s debut at Celine Collection Spring 2010. It’s evoking elegance, chic-issime and it maintains the Celine spirit. It’s perfect for a modern woman. The look in the second slide you could even wear over or without the skirt. There’s nothing more sexy than a woman wearing a “man’s” shirt. www.celine.com
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Gymnopedies
View of the The Louvre’s large new gallery ceiling by Cy Twombly. I always considered Cy Tombly the most poetic contemporary artist in our time. Each time I see his work it feels like listening a wonderful piece by Erik Satie’s Trois Gymnopedies. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cy_Twombly
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My classroom chalkboard
Architect David Tajchman received an honorable mention for his proposal ‘stealth’
for the competition to design the new maribor museum in Slovenia. davidtajchman.com
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Sleek Lite
Swedish architects and designers Claseeon Koivisto Rune will launch a task light made entirely of paper. www.ckr.se
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Volatile Wood Sole
The clogs that have been popping up around the city are quiet, smart and most of all very comfortable. I like this Swedish brand, Maguba. You can design your own on their website. www.maguba.com
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Irridescent Dreams
Why do we dream? According to Sigmund Freud, dreams are the guardians of our sleep. I dream daily to disconnect with reality and to recharge my soul. Right now, The Frick Collection is presenting a special exhibition of loans from London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery, one of the major collections of Old Master paintings. Above Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (1606–1669), Girl at a Window, 1645....
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Sea Salt Sediments
Aonni Mineral Water Punta Arenas, XII Región, Chile by Bebin & Saxton Architects http://sites.google.com/site/bebinsaxtonarchitects/
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Moving Mondrian - library
Corian bookcase on wheels designed by architect Vladimír Ambroz for Czech company Amosdesign www.amosdesign.cz
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Milky Rehab Dress
Finding the perfect dress for the Summer nights…Maison Martin Margiela White Dress www.maisonmartinmargiela.com
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Namaste
Zhang Huan at Pace Wildenstein Chelsea Gallery. The large Buddha is molded in ceremonial ash collected from temples in China. www.zhanghuan.com www.pacewildenstein.com
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Belly Button
An office building for a competition in Leeds, UK by Architect Davide Marchetti. www.bnzr.it
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Une approche sur mesure
Living in a traditional home with modern furniture gives a harmonious balance. The two could definitely live happily together. http://atcasa.corriere.it/
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Timeless elegance
Tiffany & Co and Paloma Picasso have collaborated for 30 years now. She has imagined a new collection for the anniversary. These earrings are very dazzling & exotic. www.tiffany.com
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Horizontal and Vertical Paradox
It’s a very interesting dare to look up close and see how El Greco painted Jesus with a little wrap around his waist. But not only that, there are also great details in the skulls at Jesus’ feet, which comment on vanity. I really like the transition of the human existence. Certainly his painting must be scandalous in his time. Beautiful, beautiful! Centre For Fine Arts Brussels,...
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Giant Creature in Lost Planet
Relaxation Park, Torrevieja, Spain by Toyo Ito. www.toyo-ito.co.jp
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Pure Purpose
The Legendary French designer Andree Putman for Poltrona Frau, two names par excellence, combine their talents and design to create Sinuosa Armchair. frauusa.com