We dropped into the Gagosian Gallery on Madison to see the powerful exhibition ‘Franz West: Mobelskulpturen/Furniture Works’. West (1947-2012 Vienna) favored the viewing of art as an interactive experience – his aim was to transform galleries and public spaces into … Continue reading
Category Archives: Friday Finds
We stopped by out of curiosity to see this installation of Fontana Arte lighting at Deyrolle this week. In this setting of intense visual stimulation, the purity and minimalist nature of the lighting forms on view complimented and highlighted the animals in a … Continue reading
One can’t help but sense the lofty ideals, optimism about the future and nationalistic pride embodied in the grand Modern gestures of the Palais d’Iena. Designed by Auguste Perret for the Exposition Universelle de 1937, it includes a monumental sweeping staircase … Continue reading
The vernissage ‘Are you talking to me’ of ‘Meet my Project’ on Friday night at the Musée des Arts Decoratives was buzzing with talent and energy. The theme was ‘Design et Langage’ and among the 35 talented designers represented, a … Continue reading
Here are some of the pieces Galerie Joseph will be showing for Design Week. Definitely on our radar! Look out for our coverage on Instagram and Twitter. ‘Ananas’ low table by Ginger & Jagger. Top in marble: Estremoz or Negro Marquina. … Continue reading
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To receive our full coverage of events and market news and special offers sign up for our weekly newsletter under the banner above! ~~ Last year we visited the Cours Saleya in Nice for the flea market, which is there … Continue reading
At the Musée des Arts Decoratives this week we were lucky enough to view Guo Pei’s spectacular couture collection. This was her first showing in Paris. She established her Rose Studio Workshop in Beijing in 1997 and her work continues … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting roundup of articles about Design Miami/Basel earlier this month. Enjoy! A Forum for design: Design Miami/Basel 2015 Show Report – Wallpaper Design Miami/Basel 2015 Highlights – ARTINFO UK Highlights from Design Miami/Basel – Architectural Digest Seven of the … Continue reading
A little over half the lots at the Cornette de Saint Cyr XXth Century Decorative Art sale on June 8th in Paris were unsold. Among these was the star lot, the ‘Fauteuil-Scultpture ‘Leda’ chair by Salvador Dali (estimate €20,000-30,000). Interestingly, there … Continue reading
