The last time we mentioned the Kartell Loves Milano Project at the end of October, we spoke of the auction that was held to raise funds that would benefit the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. As we mentioned, 45 different artists re-imagined designs for the project. Kartell has sent us an expanded gallery of the re-imagined works, […]
9
Nov
Forty-five designers art featured in benefit project
25
Oct
Redesigned gems by dsquared2, Missoni, Tokujin Yoshioka & more
Kartell may have started out by producing plastic car accessories, but they’ve since grown into designing and manufacturing a slew of award winning products. Their latest endeavor is an auction involving 45 of their unique pieces developed for the Kartell Loves Milano charity in conjunction with Sothebey’s. The auction, taking place today,Tuesday, October 25, will […]
5
Aug
Patricia Piccinini's technology-questioning multi-media exhibit
Artist Patricia Piccinini has set out to explore the concerns and issues surrounding today’s technologies, consumerism and the construct of nature. Compiling work she’s done from 1997 to present, her Hold Me Close to Your Heart exhibition at Instanbul’s ARTER gallery includes sculpture, installation, drawing and video to challenge the viewer. Conventional wisdom has given […]
17
Nov
Alessi and Iida gadget designs
It’s a phone walking a dog — cute! In case you can’t tell, the cellphone is crafted to the profile of a human face, with a little nose and sweet googly eyes; check out the images in the gallery below to see it playing with its other accessories — like going fishing, or tying its […]
6
Jan
Your guide for a savvy and forward-thinking 2010
It’s a brand spanking new year, and there’s so much to look forward to and even more to leave behind. 2009 wasn’t kind to anyone, so I’m sure we’re all psyched just to leave that year in the past and welcome in the pure potential of what 2010 has to offer. In that mindset we […]
