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11 Mar
50 Books / 50 Covers Exhibition at AIGA NY
I recently visited the exhibition showcasing the winners of the 50 Books/50 Covers competition at the AIGA gallery in the Flat Iron District. The competition has happened since 1923. This year’s judges were Chip Kidd (designer, author and associate
28 Nov
Edward Tufte’s Art Gallery
Most of you are probably familiar with the books about presenting data and information by Edward Tufte. But do you know his work as an artist? If you are curious, it’s on display at ET
21 Nov
Last call: Richard Serra at the Gagosian Gallery
A quick post: This Saturday I saw Richard Serra’s show at the the Gagosian Gallery. If you are in New York for Thanksgiving, don’t miss it! The Exhibition closes on Nov. 26th and is free.
13 Nov
Flaming Cactus
The installation “Flaming Cactus” was presented by Animus Arts at FIGMENT 2011, an annual arts festival in Governors Island. With the help of the urban arts project of the Department of Transportation, the size of the installation
11 Oct
Rizzoli: the vanishing art of a good bookstore
Today I visited the very charming Rizzoli, the Italian publishing house and bookstore that has been functioning in New York since 1964. This old-school- high-quality place is definitely entering my list of the best bookstores in
6 Oct
IBM’s show at Lincoln Center: THINK (twice)
I’m still not sure what THINK, the exhibition commemorating IBM’s centennial, is supposed to be. But I left with the impression that it was a mega (and not that good) ad. At the entrance, you
27 Sep
Tiny store, loads of inspiration.
Today I visited Pageant Print Shop, in the East Village. Founded in 1946 as a used and rare book store, today the shop only sells old prints and maps. The store is loaded with
19 Sep
Sol LeWitt at City Hall Park
Last friday I passed by City Hall Park to see the Public Art Fund’s exhibition Sol Lewitt Structures (1965-2006). One of the most fascinating aspects of LeWitt’s work to me is that he was one of the first to
9 Sep
Dia:Beacon Expedition
I took Labor Day weekend for an expedition to upstate New York. Mandatory stop: Dia:Beacon — the museum of modern art two hours north of New York City. The first thing that struck me was the
28 Aug
Apple is renovating its 5th ave. store
I was very surprised when I saw a plywood cover all around the iconic glass cube at Apple’s 5th Ave. store last week. Broke? Getting closer I saw a sign saying they are renovating and
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