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The New Museum began in New York in 1977, as an art space established to showcase contemporary artists and act as a catalyst for new ideas. Two years ago, the (new) New Museum building was constructed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa and New York-based Gensler. The building, located at 235 Bowery between Stanton and Rivington Streets, was the first art museum in downtown Manhattan to be constructed from the ground up. While the building first gained attention for its striking look — the facade resembles carefully-stacked Jenga pieces, white and pristine and contrasting the museum’s surroundings — art lovers and critics alike are now flocking to the New Museum for its eclectic series of shows and exhibitions.
New Museum’s current exhibition features the work of Urs Fischer, a 36-year-old Swiss artist, who now resides in New York. “Marguerite de Ponty” is Fischer’s first solo exhibition in America and it is quite extensive, as his work spans over three of the seven floors in the museum. Fischer’s lively work plays with space, construction and deconstruction, and perception. Think Salvidor Dali meets Jeff Koons. An example? In 2007, Fischer dug an eight-foot hole into the ground of Gavin Brown’s New York gallery. Talk about making a visual statement.
The installation at the New Museum does not stray from what Fischer does best. By exploiting space and the relationships of space and object, I found myself entranced by his work. My favorite piece in the show is past the gigantic silver blobs on the fourth floor to a pink cake seemingly floating in mid-air, right between half a New York subway bench and a sports bag. No strings attached. Fischer cleverly presents objects and space in controversial ways and “Marguerite de Ponty” features four years of work that delivers just that.
The Urs Fischer exhibition is currently on view and runs until February 7, 2010 at the New Museum – 235 Bowery in New York. Check out www.newmuseum.org for their hours of operation, directions and information about current and past exhibits.
- Kara Hornland
Refinery 29′s “Save Fashion” pop-up shop is back for another round in New York. After a successful debut at the Port Authority, the event — which features some of our favorite designers like Rogan, Vena Cava, and Steven Alan at up to 60% off — is taking over SoHo space Inven.tory with the help of a design team and local artist Roanne Adams.
Save Fashion hopes to redefine the shopping experience and break away from the stark retail spaces us shoppers have become accustomed to. The space at Inven.tory is adorned with 60s-inspired objects and photographs for the Save Fashion campaign, shot by Tom Hines, which makes the atmosphere as much of a focal point as the clothing. The photographs are picturesque and make me very curious about mystical swamps, but I digress… Save Fashion wants to make sure that as you shop, you not only enjoy all of the stunning clothing but also the carefully-curated surroundings. It includes men and women’s wear at, sigh, affordable prices. And even better, the sale will help provide clean water around the world. So you’re shopping to help boost the economy, boost your own fall wardrobe and donate money to a good cause. Sounds like a win-win-win to us.
The Save Fashion pop-up shop at Inven.tory runs until November 23rd. Located at 237 Lafayette between Prince and Spring Streets in Manhattan. Check www.savefashion.com for store hours, location and featured designers.
- Kara Hornland
I once wrote in my Illustration class scrapbook that the heart was my favorite shape. Even though I was just trying to fill up pages to get my last minute homework done, I really did mean it. The heart IS my favorite shape. Which is why I was thrilled to hear about the Only Hearts boutique in New York. The shop started in 1978 on the Upper West Side as a popular stop for everything, well, heart-shaped, and soon became a destination for neighbours and celebrities alike, on the hunt for everything from jewelry to houseware. The store now carries women’s basics, sleepwear and ready-to-wear, designed by founder and owner Helena Stuart. She’s well-known for her “inner outerwear,” the term inspired by the slips she used to wear bravely on the outside of her clothing. With two locations in New York and Only Hearts collections sold in California, Europe and online, Stuart’s designs can be appreciated by women all over the world.
Last week, Only Hearts opened a pop-up store in SoHo: the appropriately named OH: PoP. If you’re lucky enough to be in New York from now until January 1st, head over to their NoLita location to peek through vintage magazines, accessories and clothing pieces from the 70s, 80s and 90s, all hand-picked by Stuart herself, from the Only Hearts design archives. Stuart’s designs are sophisticated, with great attention to detail. By creating classic silhouettes, Stuart wants to prove her designs can form the foundation of her clients’ wardrobes. Her goal is to create pieces that will endure the ebbs and flows of the fashion cycle. With such a strong sense of design to draw on, I can only imagine what sorts of treasures Stuart is featuring in her pop-up shop. Who would have thought I could like hearts even more? Check out www.onlyhearts.com for details on OH: PoP. The pop-up is only open until January 1st.
- Kara Hornland
I don’t consider myself to be a collector of any sorts. I don’t go to the antique market every week to sift through piles of old pocket watches and family photographs, but I think that may change very soon. Recently, a friend introduced me to The Selby, a website created by Todd Selby, that features interior spaces belonging to some of the most creative people around. The Selby compiles photographs from the homes and studios of working art directors, designers, chefs and painters into quasi-photo essays. The photographs are beautiful and capture intimate details of the interviewees’ lives, featuring everything from tiny salt and pepper shakers to extensive assortments of animal bones, and of course, some art on display as well. Each space is authentic, and makes me feel like I should start an eccentric collection. Surely, if a space is inspirational, your work can only flourish.
The website features photographs from the homes of everyone from Inès de la Fressange in Paris, to Mark (the Cobrasnake) Hunter in L.A. Although it is hard to pick a favorite, I think my vote goes to the home of artist, Fanny Bostrom and photographer, Bill Gentle (photos above). The bocce balls and adorable kittens might have something to do with it. Check out www.theselby.com to check out the awe-inspiring photographs, which are topped off with cute watercolour portraits and obscure question and answer interviews. You can also buy books with some of the photographs taken in Sydney and Paris, an excellent way to start your awe-inspiring book collection and perhaps find some new ideas to make your home and creative space come to life as well.
- Kara Hornland
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