 World’s Smallest Postal Service is a fantastic tiny letter transcription service by artist Lea Redmond. Here’s how the miniature mail service works (available online): You write a letter up to six sentences and Lea will transcribe it onto tiny stationary using a microscopic ink pen. It then goes into a tiny envelope which gets addressed, receives a miniature stamp and gets sealed with a miniscule wax seal with your initial on it. The letter comes with a magnifying glass. It’s an adorable idea for a teeny tiny gift that makes a big impression. |
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At last nights opening party, Yohji Yamamoto’s new flagship store in nyc was wrapped in an impressive layered white structure that illuminated for blocks. The store itself sits at the triangular intersection of two blocks, and a large chunk of the building was removed to create a freestanding 3-sided building with large windows on all sides. Aside from an interesting array of appetizers including miniauture scale sized snacks and Coppola claret, hot toddys and Papabubble candy were the hit of the night as far as food and drinks go. Yohji himself was not there as I had previously thought, but his look-a-like who works with him was.
The Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony collection debuts in stores tomorrow. There are going to be crazy lines so get there early! Here’s a sneak peak at the shop setup, it looks super cute inside all set up for the new collection.
The soundtrack for Harold and Maude by Cat (Yusuf) Stevens has finally been released by Vinyl Films Records. It was so exciting when David received this in the mail the other night. It was like christmas opening it all up! This album comes with so many great extra things including some pieces of the film and the record itself is pink and lavender vinyl.
I love the work of Phoebe Washburn. There is an article on her in W this month. I have only seen one installation by her at the Hammer museum in LA a couple years ago but it was beautiful. Maybe it’s my love of paper and collecting scraps that draws me to her work, but it’s really remarkable to see all of the layers she creates in person.
nothing much to say about these i just thought they looked nice together like this.. they look a little confused, surprised and surprising..
I’ve been meaning to post the work of Su Blackwell for a long time now, but now there are even more images of her incredible work on her site so I’m glad I waited. These book sculptures are so beautiful and that dress! It’s like something out of a Miyazaki animation or origami coming to life.
I received an email from Faye Toogood and discovered her incredible styling work. I love the play on scale and the beautiful color palettes of these images.
The quarter is now being steered by the emerging art scene and is frequently being touted the next Chelsea. Yet, never one to welcome homogeneity—especially the white cube variety—the neighborhood succeeds in preserving its rough-and tumble, under-the-radar persona that makes it a downtown stalwart. Here, sneaker shops thrive alongside old-school Orchard Street tailors and slow food cafes are shoulder-to-shoulder with frenetic Chinese kitchens. But with the recent opening of the New Museum—the area's new beacon of the arts—Chinatown and its surrounding environs are undergoing yet another renaissance and reviving the artistic roots downtown has been historically known for.
See.
• James Fuentes LLC, 35 St. James Place, 212-577-1201; www.jamesfuentes.com
At just a year old, wunderkind gallery James Fuentes has pushed the limits of the Lower East Side art scene with his off-the-radar Lower Manhattan storefront and super-hip (and critically acclaimed) exhibitions by Chinatown-based talent. The neighborhood-focused roster of artists includes art rockers Gang Gang Dance's Lizzi Bougatos and Brian DeGraw, Agathe Snow, and William Stone.
• Never Work, 191 Henry Street, 212-228-9206, www.never-work.net
Former Marianne Boesky employee Siobhan Lowe founded Never Work in October to exhibit up-and-coming local talent. With only three shows under her belt, the gallerist fills the shoebox-size Henry Street space with high-impact pieces from psychedelic oversized paintings by Ariel Dill to elaborate 2-D rope works by Christian Sampson.
• V&A, 98 Mott Street #206, 212-966-5754; www.vandanyc.com
Founded in June 2006 by Victoria Donner and Anne Maffei, V&A shows an inspired roster of emerging artists who, as Donner notes, "moved to New York to create something peculiarly New York." The exhibitions that, to date, focus on painting and works on paper, have featured local up-and-coming artists, including Ryan Hixenbaugh, Megan Pflug, Scott Taylor, and Selma Hafizovic.
• E-Flux's Pawn Shop, 53 Ludlow Street, 212-619-3356; www.e-flux.com
Part art-project, part functioning not-for-profit-retail store, the Pawn Shop was founded in October by artists Julieta Aranda, Liz Linden and Anton Vidokle who took over e-flux's storefront on Ludlow Street to host a different kind of art exhibition—a literal pawnshop where artworks are submitted by artists for cash, and if not reclaimed after 30 days, placed for sale exclusively by the shop. Starting with a who's-who list of over 60 contributing artists, from Paul Chan and Rirkrit Tiravanija to Lawrence Weiner and Andrea Zittel, the shop opened it’s mission to the public in Novemer, allowing anyone who wanted to sell their art to stop by and receive fast cash.
• CANADA, 55 Chrystie Street, 212-925-4631; www.canadanewyork.com
Located just off the entrance to the Manhattan Bridge, Canada gallery exhibits an experimental group of artists as unexpected as their ambiguous name (neither the artists nor the space's founders have much to do with our neighbors to the north). From Joe Bradley's Tetris-like installations to Devendra Banhart's folk-infused ink on paper drawing, the works here are not to be missed.
• Reena Spaulings Fine Art, 165 East Broadway, 212-477-5006; www.reenaspaulings.com
Taking the moniker of a fictional gallery owner, Reena Spaulings Fine Art is an art gallery-cum-art piece by John Kelsey and Emily Sundblad. Now on its second Chinatown incarnation (above a Chinese restaurant, naturally), Reena Spaulings shows an international list of academic artists, including Merlin Carpenter and Claire Fontaine.
Shop.
• Save Khaki, 254 Broome Street, 212-925-0134
The newest branch of basics brand Save Khaki, with its shop on the buzzing corner of Broome and Orchard opening last December, takes pleasure in providing the masses with nothing short of perfect super-soft shirting, and, of course, plenty of expertly tailored khakis for both men and women. Expanding upon the Lafayette Street location of the nearly 2-year-old label, owner and designer David Mullen will "officially" launch the store this month by welcoming his new USA-made label to the eco-conscious minimalist space.
• Front Street, 47 Orchard Street, 212-334-8144; www.frontstreetny.com
For sneaker freaks in need of limited-edition Nike Dunks, Loteks, and Vans, consider Front Street your newest pusher. Opening last August, the blink-and-you'll-miss-it Orchard Street shoe shop is also filled with BMX accessories from Animal and Fit as well as the obligatory selection of Front Street logo T-shirts and sweats.
• Project No. 8, 138 Division Street, 212 925 5599; www.projectno8.com
An avant-garde haven just south of Canal Street, Project No. 8 opened less than a year ago to plenty of deserved fanfare. In a smart, all-white storefront, proprietors Brian Janusiak and Elizabeth Beer serve up conceptual clothing and accessories to men and women who seek an impeccably edited selection from fashion-forward designers, including Sunshine and Shadow, Boudicca, Repetto, and Schisser, to name a few.
• Leelush, 29 Ludlow Street, 212-431-4433; www.leelush.com
Planting its previously online-only shop on Ludlow Street last autumn, Leelush takes on the unique responsibility of bringing Canadian style stateside. Proprietors Zarie Muelle and Elinor Arzt pair Vancouver-based designers Dace and Chulo Pony with local pieces from jewelry designer Lo'key Makaj; a selection of vintage pieces are thrown into the bright blue space's mix of wares for good measure.
• aNYthing, 51 Hester Street, 212-777-0919; www.anewyorkthing.com
Practically single-handedly rallying a whole scene of artistic downtowners, aNYthing has become a defacto headquarters of the Lower East Side's art and fashion set. Founded by Aaron Bondaroff, the self-proclaimed Don of South of Delancey Downtown, aNYthing provides a place to become part of the action, providing skate kids and gallery goers alike access to hard-to-find photo 'zines, local fashion, aNYthing's in-house clothing line, which plays off commonplace New York typography, as well specially designed T-shirts by graffiti artists like Futura and Neckface.
Eat. Drink.
• Brown Café, 61 Hester Street, 212-477-2427; www.greenbrownorange.com
With its start seven years ago as a biodynamic catering company, Green, Brown and Orange (an event company, Cafe and epicerie, respectfully), the Café has become something of a Hester Street institution. But despite the eco-conscious slow food the trio serves up, growing and commissioning nearly every item served, Green, Brown and Orange captures a perfect laidback sophistication of the new downtown, from the rustic yet elegant baked eggs and wild boar sausage to the minimalist plywood walls.
• Good World, 3 Orchard Street, 212-925-9975; www.goodworldbar.com
Taking its name from the barbershop-cum-brothel that once housed its Orchard Street storefront, Good World opened in 1999 as a Scandinavian-style bistro, where one could kick back with friends over Swedish meatballs and a glass of Aquavit. And while nearly a decade ago the south of Canal location seemed a risk to owners Annika Sundvik and John Lavelle, the duo has established firm roots in the neighborhood, and plan to open another Swedish mainstay—White Slab Palace—on the corner of Allen and Delancey in the coming months.
• Bacaro, 136 Division Street, 212-941-5060
Venetian for "pub," Barcaro opened in October with a whole lot of buzz over their decadent northern Italian dishes, cavernous subterranean location, and art-world following. Satisfying traditional bar snacks and 200-plus wine selection are added bonuses.
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There is nothing we find more pulse raising than when great minds converge to create specially crafted masterpieces. So imagine our excitement upon hearing that Visionaire and MINI have come together to harness the genius of aficionados from the design and music world for their collection of limited edition vinyl records.
With musicians such as U2 and Courtney Love providing the sounds, and the likes of Karl Largerfeld and Alexander McQueen supplying the visuals, the collectable box-sets have been launched in time with the new and unique ‘shooting brake’ concept, for our already much lauded MINI Clubman.
Since 1991 Visionaire has been making its mark within the exclusive-loving fray with their collaborative albums that have thus far offered a forum for both famous and emerging artists.
This issue entitled ‘Sound’ is set to be another sought-after success. The 4,000 limited edition cases contain five vinyls, imprinted with customised images and 100 minutes of audio, from unreleased songs to spoken word recordings.
In this age of sleek digital sound systems, vinyl record players have become a dying breed. However, to combat most people’s inability to throw on a 12-inch, the records come complete with their very own player in the form of a dinky battery-powered MINI Clubman with speakers and a needle.
As the car drives around the record, it acts as a portable sound system, although we feel maybe not conducive to a bumpy car ride. However, for those who wish to listen on the move, the set will also contain CDs with all the sound content.
via WallpaperToday on 20x200: Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Carts #1, by Kate Bingaman-Burt
Beautiful citroen brochures from the 50's-70's
Je m'appelle moustasche by Katrin Greiling
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Eight artists built and furnished a secret apartment inside a US shopping mall - and stayed there for four years.
They used breeze blocks to build the apartment in a disused space connected to the car park of the mall in Providence, Rhode Island.
The artists ate, drank, slept, read, held meetings, watched TV and enjoyed PS2 games in their secret pad, reports the Providence Journal.
They furnished it with a sofa, a love seat, a coffee table, a breakfast table with four chairs, lamps, a throw rug and paintings.
But they lacked running water, a refrigerator and a toilet. The artists brought in jugs of drinking water and sneaked out to use mall toilets.
Their leader, performance artist Michael Townsend, 36, was arrested after security at the Providence Place mall finally caught up with them.
"The only regret I have is that I didn't get to continue," Townsend said. "I'm really sad about it."
The story spilled out in court, after he pleaded no contest to a criminal charge of trespassing.
Townsend said he wanted to "explore the phenomenon of the modern American enclosed mall, its social implications, and his own relationship with commerce and the world".
Mall spokesman Dante Bellini Jr pooh-poohed police detectives' and the artists' portrayal of the space as an apartment.
"It was an area with stuff in it," he said. "It was wrong on a number of levels... It was like a person breaking into your basement or your car at night and sleeping there. We certainly feel violated."
A group of Russian designers have created and started manufacture of these moon shaped light boxes and sells them as 'Your Personal Moon'. I used to know a Russian once, and all he would do is break the top off a vodka bottle and drink the whole thing. I've got the feeling he was not involved with this project. No idea how to get one or how much they are, because my mail order Russian bride used me to gain U.S. citizenship and ran away. Someone feel free to find that out. Oh, and someone feel free to explain to me why the hell that guy in the picture is sleeping with a moon. Sure I've banged my share of embarrassing objects (most notably a grill), but come on. A moon? That guy is one sick bastard.
Some blowups of the small pictures after the jump.
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Strange story in the New York Times,an ad exec who lost his job and now 'happily' works at Starbucks. He's written a book, “How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else
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