my thoughts on architecture and design...
It's snowing here in NYC and the rest of the NE.
It's getting bigger... A video of the current progress of the Freedom Tower at night.
Another gift idea from the Unemployed Philosophers Guild.
We went to view The Last Supper: A Vision by Peter Greenaway this past weekend at the Park Avenue Armory. No photography was permitted, and even if it was allowed, any images captured would fail to depict the the experience of the exhibit.The Last Supper is a video exhibition in my opinion celebrating the architectural and artistic culture of Italy. There are three parts of the video exhibition. It started with an introduction to Italian cities like Rome and Venice; two of my favorite places in Italy. Followed by...
Continuing with the pre-festivities of the commemoration of Salone Del Mobile's 50th Anniversary next year in April 2011, I went to the exhibition of Perchance to Dream, a video portrait featuring famed dancer, Roberto Bolle, by Robert Wilson at Center 548, an art gallery in the Chelsea area. The exhibition is located on the third floor. Acclaimed playwright, director and artist Robert Wilson will create a special installation that combines the beauty of the human body with that of functional design. A series...
In April 2011, il Salone del Mobile will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary in Milan, Italy however, they are celebrating early in NYC with three major events happening in Manhattan. I attended their first event Monday evening November 29, 2010 where various Italian design showrooms opened their doors to the architecture and design industry as well as to the public. Cocktails, wine, anti-pasti, and hors d'oeuvres were served. I stayed in the Soho area as most of the showrooms are located on Greene Street. I visited...
I was in the Union Square area when I walked passed these storefronts for a men's clothing store. Immediately I had to take pictures of this and blog it! The architectural drawings and models were kindly...
I returned to Sperone Westwater on Friday. I wanted to check out the building designed by Foster & Partners. Bruce Nauman is currently on exhibit. Many of you may have read about this project in various...
Really!? Come on!!!!
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