Photo By Gail
Raqib Shaw (b. 1974) uses the creative process to tell his personal story, raising questions around the construct of identity. The imagined setting of The Final Submission in Fire on Ice (2021), a self-portrait, combines elements of the artist’s London studio, and the landscape of his childhood home in Kashmir, India, from where he was uprooted as a teenager due to political unrest.
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Story and Photo By Gail Worley
If you’re in search of aesthetically-pleasing drug paraphernalia, nobody makes weed accessories that look as good on a coffee table as Flower by Edie Parker. The brand’s beloved pipes and smoking accessories truly strike a balance between stoner kitsch and functional art. Now, they’ve released a delicate and delightful pipe that’s the essence of chill: the Ice Bowl, which we saw at NY Now.
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All Photos By Diane Anderson
My friend Diane (a.k.a.”Diaaahhne!”) took these fun photos of an Ice Head Sculpture sitting atop a parking meter near 5th Avenue between 96th and 97th Streets in Manhattan. I’m sure it was once malleable snow, but the consistently frigid temperatures that we have been enjoying just lately have turned it to solid ice. Kinda creepy.
Variations on the Theme: Ice (Various Artists. Above Photo by Gail. All Other Photos Courtesy of Goldstein Communications)
The idea of “wearable art” in the realm of modern design is fascinating me to, so I was very excited to attend an opening reception last week for the American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC)’s exhibit at Forbes Galleries showcasing 25 years of outstanding jewelry design. The exhibition, Variations on a Theme: 25 Years of Design from the AJDC, will dazzle museum visitors with one-of-a-kind works from over 40 Designers who are AJDC members. Continue reading Variations on a Theme: Must-See Art Jewelry Exhibit at Forbes Galleries
Yeah, yeah, I know the punchline to that joke is “freeze hot water,” but seriously, this video is amazing. If anyone can tell me the band that does the soundtrack music, be a mensch and drop me a note in the comments!