A couple of weeks ago, Geoffrey and I made the upper Manhattan pilgrimage to The Cloisters to see the second half of The Met’s Heavenly Bodies costume exhibit, and we were not disappointed. A bonus of the trip is that, as we rode the bus from the subway up to the top of the hill – because who wants to walk in this heat? – I noticed what looked like life-size Knights in Armor scattered about the lawn, and decided that we must check that shit out on our way back to the train. And check it out we did. Continue reading Armors Outdoor Art Installation On The Cloisters Lawn!→
The Gagosian Gallery chose an empty storefront at the the southeast corner or Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street for a Pop Up exhibit by Swiss artist Urs Fisher. The ad hoc gallery space contained exactly one work of art, a life-size Aluminum Rhinoceros entitled Things, whose form is adorned with an array of familiar, functional objects, ranging from a toilet to a handbag. The objects are either imbedded in the hide of the great beast, or they seem to float on its surface, as if attracted by a magnetic force. I went to check out Thingson the penultimate day of its exhibition, which happened to be after work on a Friday. Continue reading Urs Fischer, Things at Gagosian Gallery Pop Up Space→
In the 1930s, companies like Delman and Ferragamo popularized chunky sandals and shoes. The trend continued during and immediately after World War II in shoes produced in materials that were not restricted by rationing, such as cork, woven straw, and wood. British brand Biba proposed platform sandals for women that emphasized the individualistic, expressive flare characteristic of that decade’s fashion accessories — an attitude that men confidently adopted as well. Continue reading Eye On Design: Platform Boots Worn By Elton John→
Honestly, this is a Skull Pot Scrubber Holder, but I suppose you could stuff other things in its gaping maw. Or nothing at all. Because a silver screaming skull looks good just on its own, as part of any decor.
