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Among the standout pieces at the recent Boutique Design NY (BDNY) show was a lamp that masterfully blended art, function, and nostalgia — a brushed steel-finish stick table lamp designed to evoke the illuminated essence of a traffic signal. This bold and imaginative design, featured in La Corsa Lounge (booth #1559), proved to be much more than a conversation starter.
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The most acclaimed garment from John Paul Gautier’s fall 1995 collection were his colorful, Hooded Jumpsuits. The printed dot patterns, shaded and sized to follow the shape of the body, were computer generated.
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The Deluxe Radio (1946 ) — also known as the B Radio and manufactured by Cyarts Plastics — is an interesting piece of post-war American design. Like many companies at the time, Cyarts shifted from war-related production to consumer goods in the aftermath of World War II. During this time, many consumer electronics were designed by teams, and the contribution of individual designers was sometimes not well-documented. However, Charles (Chuck) Csuri is a strong candidate for having had a hand in the design, with others at the company also contributing to the final product. Continue reading Eye On Design: Deluxe Radio Circa 1946 By Cyarts Plastics
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Spanish-born artist Teresa Solar-Abboud (b. 1985) creates sculptures, drawings, and videos characterized by an interest in fiction, storytelling, natural history, ecology, and anatomy. For her commission on the High Line, Solar-Abboud presents Birth of Islands (2024), a new sculpture in her series of zoomorphic shapes inspired by animals and prehistoric life forms.
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Where do even start with this? A hilarious digital artwork by T Shirt designer Artthree features Bart Simpson’s face within a peeled banana. It’s the perfect gift for any fan of The Simpsons, Despicable Me’s Minions, or the Banana as a fruit. Best of all, it’s super affordably priced at just $24.95 and available in a variety of sizes, styles and colors, at This Link!
