Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams

Easily one of the best museum shows of 2021 – Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams at the Brooklyn Museum, on view through February 20, 2022. It chronicles the design house from the beginning under Mr. Dior himself and all the other designers that followed – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf… Continue reading Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams

FLOAT

New York based artist Rob Wynne works in a variety of mediums but recently has been experimenting with molten glass, using hand-poured and mirrored glass in a series of large-scale installations at the Brooklyn Museum. The juxtaposition of Wynne’s work against classic sculptures made in the 1800’s by American artist Randolph Rogers is modern yet… Continue reading FLOAT

Black and White

There is something timeless and elegant about black and white photography, especially those that rise to the level of art. Here are only just a few in today’s post from Phillips Auction, Chase Contemporary and the Brooklyn Museum. Featured: Horst P. Horst and Mark Seliger Horst P. Horst – Phillips Auction Mark Seliger – Chase… Continue reading Black and White

Brooklyn Designs

Brooklyn Designs 2018 at the Brooklyn Museum, featuring well-crafted beautiful designs and contemporary pieces all made in Brooklyn. Exhibition May 12 & 13 at the museum. Token NYC wood inlaid cabinet; Francis Assadi Design Studio ‘Platonic Chair’ Mebl/Transforming Furniture reclaimed wood pieces: Palo Samko ‘Hodiny Clock’; Ethan Abramson Furniture ‘Lost Wood Chair’ Ottra by Zimmerman… Continue reading Brooklyn Designs