March 2012 Archives

R 20th Century, NY Features Jeff Zimmerman in Dubai!

March 29, 2012 8:30 AM

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NYC's divine contemporary design gallery
exhibited these three magical "illuminated sculptures" 
created by master glass artist
at last week's

These spectacular "light objects," 
with their lyrical bronze branches 
and organic glass globes, 
are stunning!!!

Zimmerman blends "art & function" ......
creating the "ultimate accessoration"!!! 

"Meltdown" Chairs by Tom Price In Miami & Dubai!!!

March 28, 2012 8:30 AM

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English designer
created "Meltdown,"
a series of chairs in a variety of 
"non-traditional" furniture materials including .....
plumbing tubes, polypropylene rope, nylon cable ties,
crumpled polypropylene sheets, plastic rugs,
& polyethylene sheets.

He presses a heated metal chair-shaped former 
into a stack of any of these materials .....
the materials melt as they come into contact with 
the heated former ......
leaving the irregular seat shapes.

In the case of the bronze chair, 
he uses a "lost-plastic" casting technique ...
a combination of the melting materials & a mold technique.

I adored "meltdown" collection when I saw it at 
exhibited by Industry Gallery ......
& I loved it last week at Design Days Dubai,
where it was exhibited by Brussels Designart Dealer

The chairs are an editions of 8 ...
except my favorite the multi color "rug chair," 
which is unique!!!

Galerie BSL Exhibition in Paris & at Design Days Dubai!

March 27, 2012 10:57 AM

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is currently presenting, 
at the gallery & at Design Days Dubai,
an exhibition of 15 unique LED light works titled 
"Luciferase" 
by Spanish designer 

These spectacular light works are 
"a set of living organisms capable of surprising us 
by their colours, textures and demeanor."

The "exterior skins" of the lamps are epoxy resin, 
mixed with different colored sands ...
sometimes covered with plaster or metal dust.

The contrasting translucent glowing interiors 
are epoxy,
mixed with colored pigments.
 
The giant standing lamp at the top 
also includes the addition of plastic filaments.

I adore these "light sculptures"!!!
 
And I think Carbonell's description of them as 
"light-producing creatures"
is absolutely accurate!!!
 

"Accessorations" that Appear at Night on the Bed!!!

March 26, 2012 9:56 AM

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The most charming "hotel accessorations" 
appeared every night on my bed!!!!

How delightful are these divine
"towel creatures" ....
a nightly speciality at the

I can't imagine not finding one 
when I go to sleep tomorrow night!!!!

Who can I get to make them nightly for my NYC bed???

Black + A Designer Bag .... Chic is Chic Everywhere!!!

March 23, 2012 8:30 AM

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It could be NYC, Milan, Paris, or London ....
but it's Dubai!!!

Remember,
black is the only color worn by chic women ....
everywhere!!!

And we "accessorator's"
 always "must-have" this season's designer bag!!!

It's my favorite "fashion accessoration," 
& it was definitely the favorite at

Franziska Kessler Gallery "Ties Up" Design Days Dubai!

March 22, 2012 8:30 AM
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"Mirake"
white raw cotton rope
80 x 130 x 57 cm

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"Ilor"
cotton rope, painted
H 45 x 34 cm

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"Miluka"
raw cotton rope
H 83 x W 80 x D 70 cm

I must admit that I was not familiar with the 
in Zurich ......
but now that I've found it at 
I have added it to my international 
design shopping list!!!

I adored the rope furniture from French designer
Using this "ordinary" material in an innovative 
& exceptional way ....
results in these exciting contemporary works. 

I love the idea that "non-precious" material 
has created "precious design"!!!
DIVINE!!!

Nilufar's Exceptional Objects @ Design Days, Dubai!!!

March 21, 2012 8:30 AM

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Patricia Urquiola, Art. 3568, 
Fabric, double printed sequins 
play with the message "Waste, No Waste"
Limited edition of 10 examples

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Martino Gamper, "House Plan Carpets" 
Hand-knotted Wool Rug
Unique, as each piece is personally designed by artist
in different material/sizes/colors

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Joseph Walsh, "Enignum Bed"
Ash & Silk Organza
Unique

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Maarten De Ceulaer, "Chest of Drawers"
Multiplex, MFD, Cardboard, Assorted leather
Unique

Milan's premier design gallery,
exhibited an extraordinary collection of work 
by their international stable of designers,
at the launch of

Opened since 1979,
owner Nina Yashar 
follows the design manifesto,
"Discovering, Crossing, Creating."

The gallery, always a treasure trove of 
excellent, interesting, & innovative design,
is a major "must-stop" on the international design map!!!! 

Alessandro Mendini for Bisazza @ Galerie Kreo!!!

March 19, 2012 8:30 AM

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Every trip to Paris includes a "must-see" 
visit to the extraordinary

Last week was no exception ......
I found this amazing table, 
designed by the "supremely brilliant" Italian createur

I love Mendini's work & adored this collaboration with
one of the world's great luxury brands,
Italian glass tile company

I had never seen this piece before & am in awe of
the artistry, design, color & craftsmanship
created by this sublime Italian duet!!!

Off to Paris & Dubai Today .... Lotsa' Cool Stuff Soon!

March 15, 2012 8:30 AM

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SOOOOO CLOSE ...... YET SOOOOOO FAR!!!

GET READY ... 
GREAT "ACCESSORATIONS"
COMING NEXT WEEK!!!

Loving Elmgreen & Dragset's 4th Plinth Installation!

March 14, 2012 8:30 AM

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Thanks again "London Design Spy", 
for these great images of 
"Boy On A Rocking Horse".

I love the work of this artistic duo,
whom I had the pleasure of meeting at
where they staged the first performance 
their newest theatrical work
"Happy Days In The Art World,"
as well as installing an extraordinary collection 
of other pieces for the opening night party!!!

Set in London's Trafalgar Square,  the  
is one of the most important art prizes in the world!!!!

This bronze sculpture is,
as the English say  ......
"jolly good work"!!!!

Artist Hun-Chung Lee's Furniture @ the Armory!!!

March 13, 2012 8:30 AM

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NYC design gallery 
is currently showing the first solo exhibition of 
unique furniture & objects
created by Korean artist/architect

And last week, these stunning pieces from the collection,
were featured at The Armory Show ....
creating an innovative & interesting seating area
where collectors could rest & relax, "collect" their thoughts 
& review their purchases!!!

The unusual combination of materials ....
stack-laminated wood, steel, concrete & glazed ceramic,
plus the architecturally graceful, 
soft-edged sculptural shapes of the furniture
takes this collection over-the-topl!!!

I absolutely adored this spectacular furniture!!!
Imagine furniture plus ceramics .....
what more could I ask for!!!

My biggest problem today is .....
where to put the desk???

"Art Accessoations" were all-over NYC this weekend!!!

March 12, 2012 8:30 AM

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A "Needle In A Haystack" was in front of 
The Independent Art Fair!!!

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This "crochet baby carriage" was parked 
in front of Pier 72 for The Armory!!!

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Parking in front of The Standard,
this "moveable gallery" saves on rent & art fair fees!!!

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This "giant child" looks awfully lonely, 
playing by himself in this Chelsea schoolyard!!!

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Only in NYC would you see these divinely 
bedazzled, bejeweled, & bedecorated 
"cellar door accessorations"!!!

Bjarne Melgaard Upholsters Kiesler's "party lounge"!

March 8, 2012 8:30 AM

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Walking into the
all I could see was this divine 
piece of furniture!!!

It was created by Norwegian artist
who designed the fabric
& upholstered architect/designer 
1933 "party lounge."

It is sublime & as gallery owner 
"I knew you'd love it"!!!

She's absolutely right .....
 I did!!!!

"Must See" ..... Art Fairs Are All Over NYC this week!!!!

March 7, 2012 8:30 AM

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68 pieces of Ikea Lack furniture purchased off Craigslist & screws
7 feet x 30 feet x 2 inches
Site Specific Intallation @ Scope Art Fair

Art is the "buzz word" in NYC this week!!!!
There are art fairs everywhere ... 
& it is up to all of us to get to 
one, two, three, four .... 
or even all five!!!

March 7 - 11, 2012
Park Avenue Armory
Park Avenue & 67 Street

March 8 - 11, 2012
Piers 92 & 94
Twelfth Avenue at 55th Street

March 7 - 11, 2012
SCOPE Pavillion
57th Street & 12th Avenue

March 8 - 11, 2012 
548 West 22nd Street 

MARCH 8 - 11, 2012
7 West 34th Street

Martin Creed Transform's Iconic London Restaurant!

March 6, 2012 8:30 AM

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My stunning "London Design Spy" sent me 
these fabulous images!!!!

Turner Prize winning artist 
has designed this outrageous dinning room for London's
and it opened 5 days ago!!!

This innovation "destination place" combines 
divine art, design, food, drink & music.
Opened since 2002, 
this "hip & happening brain-child"
of London restaurant genius "Momo" Mazouz" 
& master French chef Pierre Gagnaire is 
"the place to be seen in London"!!!

The addition of Creed's delightful
"living, breathing, rockin' enviornment,"
makes this an over-the-moon 
"restaurant accessoration"!!!

I adore the zig-zag tiles floor
& the brightly colored graphic wall murals ....
but, I my very favorite thing is ....  
that no two pieces of furniture 
or tableware match!!!
Soooo Chic!!!!

And the other news is that .... 
Chef Gagnaire's redesigned menu 
is inspired by the decor!!!


Thank you "London Design Spy",
you are the best .... 
this is the ultimate in "fabulosity"!!!

Do you think we can get a reservation???
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