Archives: November 2011

Lee Jaehyo’s functional sculpture

It is really with this generation of product designers and artists that art with function has entered mainstream thinking and never before has there been such closeness between the fine and applied arts as there is today.  A perfect example … Continue reading →

An LED-lighting marvel in Abu Dhabi

Sitting pretty on Yas Island, a smallish island off the coast of the UAE, between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is the Yas Hotel, the only 5-star hotel in the world that can boast a 143 berth marina with mega-yacht capability, … Continue reading →

A lost Leonardo da Vinci resurfaces … really!

In the field of Old Master Paintings, where the artists have long passed, the pleasure of the old master connoisseur is reserved for the discovery of new works in the body of an artist, particularly a blue chip artist.  But … Continue reading →

Project Pickboard | richard rabel: using 1st dibs in a living room – final (5/5)

For the past 4 days, I’ve selected pieces of inspirational beauty from 1stdibs.com, a terrific online resource for art and home furnishings.  Why only from them? Mainly because I wanted to prove this was possible.  I still like going to … Continue reading →

Project Pickboard | richard rabel: using 1st dibs in a living room – (4/5)

Today is day four of our bachelor pad living room decoration and it is also Thanksgiving in the US.  Happy Turkey day!!! Art is such an important part of a well conceived room. It’s the “jewelry” that makes the rest … Continue reading →

Project Pickboard | richard rabel: using 1st dibs in a living room – (3/5)

Today is day three of our week-long bachelor pad living room make over. Lighting is such an important part of a comfortable space, so for the overhead lighting, the perfect piece is the “Lattice” pendant chandelier by contemporary designer David … Continue reading →

Project Pickboard | richard rabel: using 1st dibs in a living room – (2/5)

Today is day two of our bachelor pad living room make over. For the cocktail table I selected a 1970s modernist piece with chrome steel support and mahogany/off-white lacquer top.  The ends of the table slide in/out depending on the … Continue reading →