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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
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The Speed Desk, designed by the visionary French architect and designer Patrick Naggar, embodies a seamless blend of simplicity, streamlined design, and exquisite craftsmanship. With meticulous attention to detail, this desk stands as a testament to Naggar’s mastery of form and function. The desk’s silver-over-resin surface, adorned with a vibrant red varnish, exudes a captivating radiance, while its aluminum legs, with their elegantly rounded feet, make this desk a true work of art that elevates any space it graces. Continue reading Eye On Design: Patrick Naggar’s Speed Desk
Kenny Scharf’s Swirley, 2000 (All Photos By Gail)
Do you like Kenny Scharf? I sure do. I’ve seen his fun artwork everywhere in the city — from huge murals and sculptures to paintings and toys, cars and golf carts and even…mannequins! Scharf’s Swirley mannequin is part of the Ralph Pucci: The Art of The Mannequin exhibit, which is up through October 25th at the Museum of Arts and Design in Columbus Circle. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Kenny Scharf Mannequin
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Andy Warhol was a pioneer in bringing the commercial image to the world of fine art, and now it’s always fun and fascinating to see how ubiquitous pop culture images, such as the department store mannequin, come into being through a fine art process. Continue reading Ralph Pucci: The Art of the Mannequin at the Museum of Arts and Design