new book: Jaime Parladé "Decoracion"by Ediciones El Viso"This is a generously illustrated, large-format book by the renowned Spanish interior designer Jaime Parladé, who began his career in Marbella with the decoration of the Hotel Guadalmina in 1958. That project singled him out as one of the principal designers of interiors in the city, where he decorated the houses of numerous families and prominent figures in the social, aristocratic and intellectual circles of Marbella and its coastline. Jaime Parladé has also worked in Corfu, Marrakesh, Miami, Gstaad and Connecticut, among other places. His great talent lies in his ability to mix styles, but what is most stiking is the quality of his work and its level of comfort, meaning that all his interiors are attractive and welcoming from the moment we step into them. Jaime Parladé's favourite creations are those for country houses as well as the remodelling projects he has undertaken of residences in Madrid, Ciudad Real and Toledo. Illustrated with images by well-known photographers, this book offers a tour of some of these houses." photography by Ricardo Labouglemore info here..--------------- new book: Jaime Parlad é "Decoracion" by Ediciones El Viso "This is a generously illustrated, large-format book by the renow... Read more » 11:04 PM
Design and Decoration The Alan Moss Collection October 7 2014 at Wright Focusing on quality, Alan Moss has an eye for not only those rare high points of 20th century design, but also for those objects which represent over a century of decorative evolution. — Brent Lewis, Director, Wright "Alan Moss, a fixture of New York City for over forty years, has been among the city’s important dealers since the very beginning of the 20th century market. Alan’s eponymous shop has long been frequented by interior designers, celebrities and design aficionados. “Focusing on quality, Alan Moss has an eye for not only those rare high points of 20th century design, but also for those objects which represent over a century of decorative evolution,” notes Brent Lewis, Director of Wright’s New York location. “Whether it is the style of Paul Poiret, the substance of Donald Deskey or the surrealism of Piero Fornasetti, Alan’s inclusive and eclectic taste has long influenced, and in many cases defined, the market for 20th century decorative art and design.” Comprised of nearly 300 lots, Design and Decoration: The Alan Moss Collection attests to Moss’s deep appreciation for quality, workmanship, material, finish, and ultimately, decoration. Outstanding examples of early modernism are presented alongside midcentury & postwar designs, including works by Gio Ponti, Donald Deskey, Georges Jouve, Karl Springer and Jacques Adnet, among others. " (text taken from Wright)Carl Auböck table lamps, pair Austria, 1949 brass, bamboo, linenEstimate: $3,000–5,000 These table lamps feature a tilting base that allows the user to adjust the angle.Jean Perzel table lamp France, 1929 lacquered brass, frosted glassestimated 2,000-3,000 Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron chairs, pair estimate: $5,000–7,000Jacques Adnet armchair from S.S. Île de France France, c. 1950 saddle-stitched leather, enameled steel, brass Go to Wright here.------------------ Design and Decoration The Alan Moss Collection October 7 2014 at Wright Focusing on quality, Alan Moss has an eye for not only those... Read more » 7:31 AM
new works by Jason Koharik debuting at Parachute Market, Los Angeles, Sept 20-21"Making the lamps are to me making a sculpture. I cannot "mass produce" them, nor do I want to." - Jason Koharik (here)Jason Koharik, of Collected by will be showing new works at this weekend's Parachute Market! Go here for all the info on this weekend's event. See you there! - David John "Jason Koharik was born and raised in Bedford Ohio. And is now a working artist and designer based in Los Angeles, California. From a small studio in Echo Park and working from a timeless method, he has designed and handcrafted a sophisticated line of lighting and furniture. His work is inspired by the fluid beauty and natural forms of the Art Nouveau period, as well as an effort to create a unique silhouette that becomes an anomaly in an interior. Each piece takes on a one-of-a-kind quality. Working with natural materials such as wood, steel, brass and leather he finds a balance between furniture and sculpture. In addition to his own designs, Jason Koharik is also a collector of interesting and rare vintage furniture and lighting. Pieces which he often transforms, with his own unique upholstery, hand stitched leather,metal and wood working skills, to create a piece of furniture which stands alone. Jason Koharik is a self taught artist and craftsman whose methods and work are always evolving. " She always lives at the seas, Once in my mind, in my dream And she sees every day more like cubes Says we don't see the signs that we use Just look, see the signs that we use And you'll see every day more like a cube." (nick mulvey, april)Deluge Chandelier. Seventeen 3 sided solid brass cubes cascading from a center brass canopy.Calve Geo Pendant.A solid brass race track ovel around a plunging geo glass form. Six brass and porceline candleabra sockets with two drop stem brass canopies. Read a past interview with Jason Koharik here.--------------- new works by Jason Koharik debuting at Parachute Market , Los Angeles, Sept 20-21 "Making the lamps are to me making a sculpture. I c... Read more » 8:55 PM
Tansaekhwa (monochromatic painting) "Starting in the mid-1960s, a group of Korean artists began to push paint, soak canvas, drag pencils, rip paper, and otherwise manipulate the materials of painting in ways that prompted critics to describe their actions as “methods” rather than artworks"Ha Chonghyun Conjunction 74-26, 1974 Oil on canvas Blum &Poe announces From All Sides: Tansaekhwa on Abstraction, (September 13-November 8, 2014) a large-scale survey of Korean monochromatic painting from the 1960s to the 1980s. Consisting of more than thirty-five seminal paintings, the show is the first major overview of Tansaekhwa in North America, focusing on six of its most representative artists: Chung Sang-hwa, Ha Chonghyun, Kwon Young-woo, Lee Ufan, Park Seobo, and Yun Hyongkeun. From the mid-1960s and especially during the 1970s, Tansaekhwa artists variously pushed paint, soaked canvas, dragged pencils, ripped paper, and otherwise manipulated materials in ways that productively troubled the distinctions separating ink painting from oil, painting from sculpture, and object from viewer. Mostly rendered in white, cream, black, brown, and other neutral hues, Tansaekhwa works invited and deflected the gaze of the viewer in ways that enabled audiences to affirm their own sense of presence, an effect with significant implications against the backdrop of authoritarian South Korea. By the early 1980s, Tansaekhwa was the first Korean artistic movement to be successfully promoted internationally. Viewers in Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Paris saw in its most representative examples the possibility of imagining what a distinct contemporary Asian art might look like, thus setting off a pattern of recognition that anticipated what is described as contemporary art's "global turn." Yun Hyongkeun Umber-Blue , 1976 Oil on cotton 31 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches Ha Chonghyun Work 74-05, 1975 Oil on hemp The show is curated by Joan Kee, Associate Professor of History of Art at the University of Michigan and a leading authority on contemporary Asian art. Her book, Contemporary Korean Art: Tansaekhwa and the Urgency of Method (University of Minnesota Press, 2013), was one of four finalists for the Charles Rufus Morey Award, which honors an especially distinguished book in art history by the College Art Association. The exhibition will be accompanied by a substantial catalogue with over one hundred images, narrative artist biographies, twelve newly translated artist texts, and a scholarly essay by the curator featuring previously unpublished archival sources.Photography by David John More info at Blum and Poe here---------------- Tansaekhwa (monochromatic painting) "Starting in the mid-1960s, a group of Korean artists began to push paint, soak canvas, drag penci... Read more » 6:52 PM
La Valise, Mexico City: a new project designed by Chic by Accident"The design emphasizes avant garde Mexican modernism pioneers from the twentieth century, and the hotel maintains a strong tie to the arts through an ongoing artist residency program."While I was in Mexico City a few years back, I reached out to Emmanuel Piccault of Chic By Accident, a designer responsible for some exceptionally creative interiors pushing Mexican Modernism into the international spotlight. The morning we met him in the Roma Norte, he took us on a walking tour of the two locations where he had opened the concept driven Chic by Accident and Dead by Accident (images here). In the midst of touring Dead by Accident, a quite strong earthquake began the shake the walls and ceramics, and then abruptly stopped. Emmanuel Piccault's Chic by Accident is responsible for the new townhouse for rent, La Valise in the Colonia Roma Norte. "The design emphasizes avant garde Mexican modernism pioneers from the twentieth century, and the hotel maintains a strong tie to the arts through an ongoing artist residency program." Looking forward to staying here on our next trip to Mexico City! - David JohnLa Valise is your home away from home, a luxurious townhouse with three unique luxury suites. The design emphasizes avant garde Mexican modernism pioneers from the twentieth century, and the hotel maintains a strong tie to the arts through an ongoing artist residency program. The hotel is located in the Colonia Roma Norte, a cultural center of Mexico City. Built in the early twentieth century, La Roma is a quiet neighborhood with an eclectic collection of colonial, art deco and neoclassical houses on tree-lined streets filled with contemporary art galleries, independent clothing stores, restaurants, and many trendy nightlife venues. "On the first floor of a building of the Porfirian era, the candor of the twentieth century architecture contrasts with simplicity and contemporary elegance. A symbiosis between Mexican and European sensibilities informs the perspective of Chic by Accident. A black velvet Marcel sofa and a center table covered with crocodile skin are contrasted by terracotta pups from Colima by French-Mexican artist Carlos Ranc— which, reinterpreted, turns them into the guardians of the space. Style does not come at the expense of comfort. The bedroom features a luxurious king size bed covered with Vivenda cotton textiles and cushions by Maggie Galton, as light filters in from an adjacent courtyard where an artisanal Yucatecan hammock and a swing float as if time stood still. A separate room next to the terrace contains a kitchen with refrigerator, electric grill, coffee and tea with delicious baked goods by Panadería Rosetta, bottled water by Casa del Agua, and a variety of fresh fruits and nuts. The shower room, separate from the bathroom, features a white bathtub, which contrasts with colorful handmade geometric tiles that again solidifies the fusion between European and Mexican styles." "The bedroom features a luxurious king size bed covered with Vivenda cotton textiles and cushions by Maggie Galton, as light filters in from an adjacent courtyard where an artisanal Yucatecan hammock and a swing float as if time stood still...." "La Valise breaks the myth that sequels are never good. Chic by Accident’s curated interiors highlight the contrast between the light finish of the wood floors with an eclectic red carpet and iron chairs. A velvet armchair sits below circular lamps from the 1970s, which illuminate black leather-covered shelves emerging from the walls. The interventions by interior designer Emmanuel Picault do not go unnoticed. Between the bedroom and the living room, a fiberglass ‘moon’ crosses the space unexpectedly. In an alcove, the queen size bed, featuring textiles by Vivenda and a hand-embroidered bedspread from the artisanal workshops of Maggie Dalton, is flanked by two bedside tables covered with dark green leather. Chromed handblown glass lamps illuminate the space. As elsewhere in the hotel, Mexican style permeates again the atmosphere. A copper, sisal and green leather armoire holds wool blankets handmade in the nearby state of Mexico and extra goose-down pillows, inviting you to take a nap or enjoy a good book. The bathroom, painted Mexican Pink, pays tribute to the architect Luis Barragán—this vibrate tone was one of his favorite colors. A corridor leads to the shower room, equipped with a bench to rest and a white bathtub. A large window in a marble and mosaic frame allows plenty of natural light to stream into the space." "The interventions by interior designer Emmanuel Picault do not go unnoticed. Between the bedroom and the living room, a fiberglass ‘moon’ crosses the space unexpectedly. "The bathroom, painted Mexican Pink, pays tribute to the architect Luis Barragán—this vibrate tone was one of his favorite colors. A corridor leads to the shower room, equipped with a bench to rest and a white bathtub. A large window in a marble and mosaic frame allows plenty of natural light to stream into the space. "The best kept secret Hotel La Valise is the surreal third and final suite. On the top floor, the desire to sleep under the stars becomes a reality. The king size bed can easily move from inside the bedroom to the rooftop terrace. The living room combines the key elements of Chic by Accident: wood, velvet and metal. A fireplace with blown glass spheres and a pair of framed paintings allude to a syncretism of influence from both France and Mexico. "Visit La Valise here..Visit past articles about Chic by Accident here. ------------- La Valise, Mexico City : a new project designed by Chic by Accident "The design emphasizes avant garde Mexican modernism pioneers from ... Read more » 6:36 AM
upcoming book:Commune, Designed in California "Commune perfectly captures this spirit and embodies a new California style that freely mixes old and new in its layered, highly personal interiors that embrace color, pattern, and texture. "Very much looking forward to this upcoming books by Abrams Press! Commune's work has been highly influential to our work in interior design, and the spread of the California design aesthetic.Commune: Designed in California - Book signing with Roman Alonso, Steven Johanknecht, Pamela Shamshiri, and Ramin Shamshiri Sunday, November 2nd, 4-6:00 PM."Commune was established in Los Angeles in 2004 by four like-minded souls—Roman Alonso, Steven Johanknecht, Pamela Shamshiri, and Ramin Shamshiri— with a common mission: to enhance life through design and to blur the lines between disciplines, eras, and styles. California is for those who refuse to conform and who live for freedom of expression, indoor/outdoor living, and that golden sunshine glinting off the waves of the Pacific. Commune perfectly captures this spirit and embodies a new California style that freely mixes old and new in its layered, highly personal interiors that embrace color, pattern, and texture. This book is the first monograph of Commune’s work, featuring its designs for private residences, hotels, commercial spaces, and restaurants, as well as the works they specially commission from virtually everyone in the artisan craftsman movement in California today". There will be an upcoming event at Arcana bookstore, Sunday, November 2nd, 4:00 - 6:00 PM COMMUNE: DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA, more here.. --------------------- upcoming book: Commune, Designed in California "Commune perfectly captures this spirit and embodies a new California style that freely... Read more » 7:36 AM
(dec)curation@ R and Company, New York (dec)curation Curated by Steven Volpe 16 September - 18 October 2014 Designers: Lina Bo Bardi, Milo Baughman, Michael Boyd, Wendell Castle, Joe Colombo, Martin Eisler, Greta Magnusson Grossman, The Haas Brothers, Carlo Hauner, Poul Kjærholm, Hun-Chung Lee, Oscar Niemeyer, Isamu Noguchi, Gio Ponti, Guiseppe Scapinelli, Sergio Rodrigues, Joaquim Tenreiro, Christian Wassmann, David Wiseman, Jeff Zimmerman R & Company is pleased to announce (dec)curation, an exhibition curated by Steven Volpe, Founder and Principal of the San Francisco-based design firm, Steven Volpe Design. For this exhibition, Volpe explores the concept of (dec)curation through arrangements of objects and furnishings from R & Company's comprehensive collection of iconic historical and contemporary works. The exhibition will be on view 16 September through 18 October. An opening reception will be held Tuesday, 16 September, 6-8pm. Mr. Volpe will be present at the opening.more here. -------- (dec)curation @ R and Company, New York (dec)curation Curated by Steven Volpe 16 September - 18 October 2014 Designers: Lina Bo Bardi,... Read more » 7:19 AM
Parachute Market : Ever Present : Sept 20-21, Los AngelesUpcoming Los Angeles design fair: Parachute Market CNTRLgroup is pleased to present Parachute Market Ever Present, co-curated by Bianca Chen and Coryander Friend. The thematic design fair and marketplace is debuting inside the new 30,000 square foot JF Chen showroom in West Hollywood. For the first time, Ever Present will provide public access to collections from an impressive selection of Los Angeles’ most respected vintage dealers. Alongside these antiquaries will be a select group of current designers who will unveil new works. With the absence of the Los Angeles Antique Show this year, Ever Present is bringing a true design fair back to Los Angeles, offering a unique opportunity to see some of the most exciting objects, old and new, from Los Angeles and beyond. The event will feature installations from established collectors including JF Chen, Reform Gallery, The Window, Inheritance, Big Daddy Antiques, Cliff Fong and Parasouk Rugs. Confirmed object designers include 100xBTR, Wolfum, Doug McCollough, Chris Earl, Stephen Kenn, Otto Design Group, Untitled Rug, Jason Koharik, Atelier de Troop, and Mary Little. Presentation space will mix both dealers and designers together.more info here..------ Parachute Market : Ever Present : Sept 20-21, Los Angeles Upcoming Los Angeles design fair: Parachute Market CNTRLgroup is pleased to pres... Read more » 5:49 AM
a visit to the courthouse (Santa Barbara) 1929 "So, please just blow out all the candles, blow out all the candles "You're too old to be so shy," he says to me so I stay the night It's just a young heart confusing my mind, but we're both in silence Wide-eyed, both in silence Wide-eyed, like we're in a crime scene."all photos taken by david johnlyrics by Daughter.------------ a visit to the courthouse (Santa Barbara) 1929 "So, please just blow out all the candles, blow out all the candles "You're ... Read more » 2:08 PM
new works by Matthew Ronay @ Marc Foxx, LA"I'm always searching for that tranquil place from which to experience fully and without fear, good and bad, wounding and healing." "Organ/Organelle"Sept 6- Oct 4, 2014Read a past interview with Matthew Ronay on You Have Been Here SometimeThe space as a "mystical space." What does this mean to you? It's not something I say a lot, but I think part of what I do is to participate with forms and symbols in a habitual way, hoping to have some self discovery. Is that part of a mystical path? I think so, but I wouldn't presume so. My participation in it veers more towards fantasy and the personal than it does the spiritual, although to me spiritual is intensely personal anyway. I really enjoy the structure of ritual and the psychological state I think it brings on. I'm always searching for that tranquil place from which to experience fully and without fear good and bad, wounding and healing. But literally being in the studio has it's purifying qualities, like the first artist, it's primordial struggle to understand and untangle, to create imagery spontaneously out of a need to emphasize what is moving and harmonious. visit Marc Foxx here.---------------- new works by Matthew Ronay @ Marc Foxx, LA " I'm always searching for that tranquil place from which to experience fully and wit... Read more » 7:05 AM