Those who tell you that you’re too old to play with toys have never been to Five Points Festival: a colorful celebration of Designer Action Figures and Art Toys where creators, collectors, artists, and fans gather together for one weekend each June to shamelessly act like little kids. Whether you’re looking to sell, buy or just browse, Five Points creates a world where Toys — and the people who love them — just plain rule.
Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne (known professional as Les Lalannes), were a French husband and wife duo of sculptors and designers known for whimsical and imaginative creations, often blurring the lines between art and functional design. One of François-Xavier’s iconic pieces is the Taureau II Bull cabinet, which showcases his unique fusion of sculpture and furniture. Continue reading Eye On Design: François-Xavier Lalanne’s Taureau II Bull Cabinet→
This whimsical silk dress Pansy Dress (2017) is composed of giant images of pansies. The pansy is a flower’s unique blends of color are a result of crossbreeding, a concept not lost on Scottish fashion designer Christopher Kane. Cain once remarked, “that’s what I am doing now – cross breeding my ideas . . . Pansies are a symbol of freethinking! I like that. I never want to follow trends.”
Photographed as Part of 2017 Exhibit, Force of Nature, at The Museum at FIT in NYC.
Elizabeth Garouste is a French designer known for her unique and imaginative approach to furniture and interior design. She gained recognition in the 1980s for her collaborations with interior designer Mattia Bonetti. Together, they formed the design duo Garouste & Bonetti, creating eclectic and artistic pieces that blended historical and contemporary elements. Continue reading Eye On Design: Elizabeth Garouste, Auguste Buffet→
Joris Laarman (b. 1979) is a contemporary Dutch designer known for his innovative and futuristic furniture designs. One of his most famous creations is the Bone Chair, which gained considerable attention in the design world. Continue reading Eye On Design: Bone Chair By Joris Laarman→
