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Mar 07

Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints: Graffiti, pinups and pop art mingle with ukiyo-e prints in a dazzling exhibition

Posted in: curator, edo, hokusai, japanesesociety, printmaking, ukiyoe, woodblock

As the recently appointed director of NYC’s Japan Society Gallery, Miwako Tezuka makes a resounding statement about the modern relevance of traditional Edo-era art. While introducing “Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints,” Dr. Tezuka hones in on “a contemporary sensibility,” the notion that artists across generations can…

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Mar 06

Milton Glaser ShopTalk: Memorable moments from our recent talk with the lauded designer

Posted in: miltonglaser

Now 83 years old, Milton Glaser has become a name synonymous with meaningful graphic design. With a decades-long career under his belt that includes creating the iconic “I (Heart) NY” logo and many others, as well as co-founding Pushpin Studios and New York Magazine, the beloved designer is still…

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Mar 01

The Tappan Collective: LA’s enterprising young duo bring their fresh perspective on art to NYC

Posted in: la

by Alexandra Reed The Tappan Collective is now a go-to site for discovering and collecting original artwork and limited edition prints by a hotbed of emerging artists at an affordable price. The online shop is enhanced by a myriad of engaging digital content, as well as a physical presence at…

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Feb 28

This is My Court

Posted in: Basket, basket-ball, Jonathan & Josh Baker, N.Y., spalding, streetball culture, This is My Court

Voici « This is My Court », le nom de cette vidéo de Jonathan et Josh Baker (collectif Twin) sur la culture du basket-ball de rue aux USA. Parfaitement maîtrisée, cette création en noir & blanc est une déclaration d’amour à la culture streetball. L’ensemble est à découvrir dans la suite de l’article en vidéo.

Feb 28

Battenwear SS13: Corduroy, velour and duck cotton in the Brooklyn-based sportswear brand’s third surf-inspired collection

Posted in: Uncategorized

Founded in 2011 by Brooklyn-based designer Shinya Hasegawa, Battenwear—formerly known as Batten Sportswear—takes a playful approach to active menswear design, favoring unconventional fabrics and colorways with a vintage surf-inspired aesthetic. Delivering all of the above and more is the recently launched SS 2013 collection, anchored by soft pastels and…

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Feb 28

New York Rework

Posted in: Desmedt, N.Y., Rework, sebastien

New York Rework est une vidéo réalisée par Sébastien Desmedt cherchant à jouer avec l’architecture de la ville. En utilisant des astuces graphiques pour donner un aspect futuriste à ces décors, cette création montée sur une musique de Chromatics est à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.

Feb 25

The End Is Far by Olek: Camouflage crochet in a site-specific installation at Jonathan LeVine

Posted in: jonathanlevinegallery, olek, soloexhibit, yarn

Vibrant and painstakingly executed, the crochet installations from Polish-born artist Olek offer striking embellishment to familiar spots. Blanketing NYC landmarks such as Wall Street’s Charging Bull and Alamo (the Astor Place cube), Olek’s unmistakable work has thrilled residents and tourists alike by adding new dimension to classic monuments. Her…

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Feb 25

Find. Eat. Drink.: Travel guide iPhone app offers solid suggestions and tips from the “pros”

Posted in: chef, drink, eat

Whether it’s in search of unknown design talent at Milan Design Week or visiting London to learn about the latest in car culture, it seems we find ourselves working out of hotel rooms or on airplanes nearly as much as we do behind our desks at CH HQ, so…

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Feb 22

Interview: Sebastian Kaufmann: The Kaufman Mercantile founder on curiosity, aesthetics and the rigorous selection process behind his online shop

Posted in: artisanal, kauffmannmercantile

By Paul Cantagallo It all started with a stapler. Sebastian Kaufmann of Kaufmann Mercantile, a Brooklyn-based online store specializing in all things beautiful, functional and durable, had been working in film production in Los Angeles for seven years when yet another cheap stapler found its way onto his desk. He…

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Feb 21

Times Square’s New Heart

Posted in: heartwalk, New Heart, situ, situstudio

Situ Studio a réalisé sur Times Square cette installation artistique appelée Heartwalk. Cette sculpture est composé d’éléments récupérés suite au passage de l’ouragan Sandy et représente avec beauté un coeur dans lequel les plus romantiques peuvent s’installer quelques instants. A découvrir dans la suite.