Archives: June 2013

the surprising side of art – the work of Edith Dekyndt

Minimalist contemporary Flemish artist Edith Dekyndt (b. Ypres, 1960) is part physicist and part artist, and her work, like that of the great Mark Rothko, pulls me right in.  I don’t know what it is but there is something powerful, … Continue reading →

should british furniture design be in the hands of Lee Broom? I say yes!

What do you get when you mix Lee Broom, a young superstar British designer and Deadgood, the pop up online retailer bringing exciting fresh furniture and products to an adoring worldwide audience?  You get an amazing sideboard that marries great … Continue reading →

exquisite lacquer home accessories from Japanese artist Yamamura Shinya

Japanese artist Yamamura Shinya (b. 1960) is a contemporary lacquer artist using traditional materials and techniques to produce small works of art that are the perfect way to accessorize a well appointed home. Mind you, they are not cheap, but … Continue reading →

LED Lighting you will want to take to bed

“ledtube” Sometimes things just fall on your lap and this was the case of the architectural lighting from Barcelona’s MARSET who happened to send me their catalogue just as I was specifying bedside lighting for a project.  And oh is … Continue reading →

tipping my hat to global lighting

Global Lighting, one of the top sources for architects and interior designers looking for internationally resourced lighting, selected me for their 2013/2014 magalog and look-book featuring my pick for a forward-looking and sophisticated object.  I chose the remarkably modern “Trenza” … Continue reading →

what’s gaelic for fearless design? the work of these prodigal irish artists

The Oliver Sears Gallery in Dublin is gearing up for their summer exhibition of sophisticated Irish craft curated by Frances McDonald – and they’re never ones to disappoint!  A contemporary gallery committed to showing the best of Irish emerging and … Continue reading →

artist Do Ho Suh explores domestic notions of space through fabric installations

About 1 month ago, I braved the thunderstorms to attend the Frieze Art Fair, the New York iteration of the London-based contemporary art extravaganza. Being jaded as this was the umpteenth art fair of the year, I was delighted by … Continue reading →