MODERN IN THE PAST TENSE
Exhibition in New York School of Interior Design.
Postmodernidad o Retrofuturismo??
http://www.nysid.edu/page.aspx?pid=717
The exhibition opens with a panel discussion with “What Modern Was” curators Hanks and Eidelberg, legendary collector Mark McDonald and modernist interior designer Ali Tayar. “Modern in the Past Tense” opens 26 October 2011 and runs through 12 January 2012 at NYSID.
Remembering “Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was”, it was opened in 1991, the accompanying 424-page catalog startled the industry with its declaration that the Modern period was over, and should, from that point, be spoken about in the past tense.
D’espresso Coffeeshop- NYC
DANDY MENSTYLE, Persons of Interest!
In recent years the men’s grooming culture has thankfully evolved, but with steep prices and an equally pretentious atmosphere many salons seem to cater more to the classy gent than the downtown dude. Steve Marks aims to change this with his relaxed Brooklyn barber shop Persons of Interest, an outfit offering solid cuts and sophisticated services but with simplicity at the forefront.
Marks first came upon the idea for Persons of Interest when he visited Sal’s, the original barber shop that occupied the space. Remaining unaltered for 27 years, the shop naturally captured the feel and design of a classic 1970s grooming station. Determined to retain that atmosphere, Marks went above and beyond to keep original features such as the classic barber pole, original chairs and the coastal mural on the back wall.
Un mimo por el detalle y la persona, además de un clarísimo back to origens:) lovely space!
My Facebook place.
Industrial-era building materials reclaimed to make a modern furniture line.
Creatively crafted, Made of New York furniture is comprised of discarded Manhattan lumber and is constructed using as few machines as possible. The simple, geometric collection was conceived by former creative director of Ikea Sweden and current head of strategic design consultancy Daytime Projects, John-Michael Ekeblad, along with furniture designerJonathan Locke and timber-sourcing expert Brian Kane—a trio as intelligent as the home furnishings they build in their South Bronx studio.
The process begins with sourcing the wood, much of which comes from torn down 19th-century buildings. In determining the use for each part the team aims to have “minimal treatment of the wood in favor of sustaining its naturally worn out beauty and charm.” The resulting pieces are each completed within five to ten days, using water-based stains and sealers and wood plugs whenever necessary.
Made of New York is currently finding a retailer to house the collection, but until then pieces sell online from New York City Snaps.
Eco-concious NY consumers are growing;)
