There aren’t that many surprises when wandering through art galleries in New York City neighborhoods. I was lucky enough to stumble upon works from Afro-Caribbean American portrait artist Kandy G Lopez with her innovative works. Ms. Lopez offers a personal perspective of those around her not with chiseled stone, paint on canvas or some other… Continue reading Afro-Caribbean American Portrait Artist Kandy G Lopez Explores Identity
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Casa Brasil in SoHo New York
Casa Brasil exhibition in SoHo, New York this month brought together some of the finest artisans and designers from Brazil. To much acclaim they were able to highlight their creativity, culture and craftsmanship in the various pieces on display. The exhibit had furniture and home decor pieces from 20+ companies and 22 Brazilian designers. Many… Continue reading Casa Brasil in SoHo New York
Fashionable Home
NY NOW and Shoppe Object shows were in New York last week with great success. Both events made it clear that innovation, craftsmanship and imagination are still in abundance from the many makers and designers who showcased their products. Featured image: Aplat Culinary Design Collection at Shoppe Object Shoppe Object NY NOW
Allied Maker
Beautifully elegant handcrafted lighting from Allied Maker, with New York based design and manufacturing studio features modern yet timeless works. The inspiration for these pieces is fueled by an obsession with natural materials such as Brass, Glass, and Hardwoods along with a love for artisan craftsmanship. Allied Maker also collaborate with local makers and designers… Continue reading Allied Maker
Candylab Toys
Design and Style Report was created to celebrate great design and style in its many forms, regardless of the category. Today it’s about the fabulous car designs from Candylab Toys. They have elevated a child’s toy to something special that a child would treasure and an adult would purchase for themselves. The designs are stripped… Continue reading Candylab Toys
Chic And Modern Home
Alexandra von Furstenberg’s home collection shown at the SHOPPE OBJECT Show this month in New York was both chic and modern. The collection debuted in 2008, designed in Los Angeles, California and all made from acrylic. It’s a nod to the 1970’s when acrylic was generally regarded as the material of the future by many… Continue reading Chic And Modern Home
520West28
Luckily for us the inventive, modern and pioneering vision of Zaha Hadid lives on through the firm Zaha Hadid Architects. 520West28 is one of their recent residential projects right off the High Line in New York, stop by for the Pop Up Gallery featuring a few of her iconic buildings and interior design accessories.
Organic Modernism
Mid century furniture at Organic Modernism where many pieces are exquisitely crafted from leather, bronze and American Walnut. All made with an eye to luxury but not a luxury price tag.
Short Films Walk 2018
Architecture and Design Film Festival and Soho Design District Short Films Walk in New York last night was a success. There were viewings of numerous short films at participating showrooms in the Soho Design District where you also got a chance to view fabulous furniture, lighting and other interior design products. One of the best… Continue reading Short Films Walk 2018
