Tag Archives: design studios Brooklyn

matt connors: in search of casual minimalism

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American contemporary artist Matt Connors has an uncanny ability to reference the great artists of the last century while still creating unbelievably vibrant and unique works. Working in New York City, Connors is gaining recognition as one of Art + … Continue reading →

modern credenzas that steal my eye

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A chic modern credenza is the perfect place to store all the little things that come with modern life. It doesn’t matter if you live in a sprawling mansion in Dallas, or a compact New York City penthouse. We all … Continue reading →

the contemporary art of FAILE

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Faile Savage/Sacred Young Minds is an exhibition currently at The Brooklyn Museum of Art that is getting a lot of attention in the press, so I decided to check it out. Warning: this is not your typical museum art exhibition … Continue reading →

modern vibes in the work of a brooklyn furniture designer

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Only in his early 30s, cabinetmaker and Brooklyn furniture designer Asher Israelow is already making waves in the world of original contemporary furniture.  Focusing on small batches, this eco friendly craftsman uses only ethically and locally sourced materials to create … Continue reading →

wall décor; your very own wall of plants

Live Vertical Garden of Bayside, Long Island, have created a beautiful and functional new way to enjoy plants indoors.  This is perfect for people like me who live in city apartments, but long to have a bit of the outdoors, well … Continue reading →

touch the clouds with the lucid mirror of brooklyn artist adam frank

Every now and then there is an invention for home interiors that leaves me gobsmacked.  The Lucid Mirror by Brooklyn inventor, artist and designer Adam Frank is one of them. In all his inventions Adam uses a variety of techniques … Continue reading →

joni sternbach; a contemporary brooklyn photographer looking to the past

I’m over at Modenus today discussing the awesome photography of Joni Sternbach who is represented by Rick Wester Fine Art, New York.  What’s unique about her work is that Joni shoots contemporary subjects using the craft developed by photographers back … Continue reading →