As a New York institution and masterful painter, Ross Bleckner is a true artist. His time—much of it, anyway—is spent cut off, alone and hard at work in his studio in Sagaponack, NY. But he has always voraciously read the newspaper to stay in touch, keeping clippings of inspiration…
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Life lessons, groomed gardens and butter-poached lobster at The French Laundry
When invited to The French Laundry, the answer, without hesitation, is a resounding yes. As a destination restaurant with a long waiting list, you never know when the opportunity will present itself again. American Express recently asked us to check out their By Invitation Only program—mentioning a harvest dinner…
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A modular laptop stand born from “ergonomic emergency”
Stukk is a new computer stand that finds innovation in simplicity. Entirely conceived and produced in Italy, the design is modular, versatile and made of expanded PVC. The choice of the material makes Stukk resistant to chemicals and corrosives, extremely lightweight and nearly waterproof—but most of all, it’s remarkably…
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Designers Jason Ferro and Jason Briggs launch a menswear brand celebrating the inventor of the riveted jean
Born in Riga, Latvia in 1831, Jacob Youphes changed his name to Jacob Davis when he moved to the US in 1854. After series of his businesses failed, Davis, a tailor, reverted to his original skills to make ends meet. A prophetic meeting with a customer inspired the creation…
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Custom unisex aprons for chefs, by a chef
by Dominic Blackwell-Cooper
At 19, LA-based chef Ellen Bennett moved to her native country of Mexico for four years to study restaurant administration. Now 25, she’s back in California, working under chef Michael Cimarusti at the two-Michelin-starred Providence Restaurant on Melrose. After working in the restaurant business for some…
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Our conversation with the budding illustrator, student and designer
For illustrator, writer, fashion designer and student Meghann Stephenson, the term DIY doesn’t seem to cover it. While still attending Parsons full-time, Stephenson has established a well-received body of work and has opened an Etsy shop that serves as further testament to her talent as an artist and a…
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Curated style draws from old school roots to create new media culture hub
Sponsored content: Jeff Carvalho has been at the forefront of new media since the Internet’s golden age of staking out the digital frontier. Drawing on a DIY ethos rooted in indie zine culture, Carvalho has combined deft tech skills with a spot-on curatorial sensibility that has placed him above…
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A conversation with Nick Schonberger on his new book
In part an examination of tattoo’s notable rising stars, Nick Schonberger’s “Forever: The New Tattoo” from Gestalten focuses on 16 of the industry’s most innovative artists. From prominent names like Scott Campbell to underground talents, the work is both a snapshot of evolving trends and a conversation with tattoo…
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Our conversation with the Spanish design group on rethinking common objects
by Matilde Angelucci Aránzazu Moreno B, Alejandra Salvatore and Sofía Uquillas are the founders of Antiatoms, a multidisciplinary studio located in Madrid. Since 2005, they have integrated their respective skills to develop projects focused on fashion and product design. Their works are conceived through a rigorous conceptual process which, along…
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Kids say the darndest things about MoMA’s permanent collection
Looking to shake up the context of art as we know it, independent group Audio Tour Hack recruited a posse of kids to provide their own special commentary for their latest venture, “MoMA Unadulterated.” The project attempts to change perspectives on the NYC museum’s permanent collection by enlivening the…
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