Whispers Across Time: Urhobo + Abstraction
The newly renovated Michael C. Rockefeller Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has opened, with a focus on the ancient Americas, sub-Saharan Africa, and Oceania.
Draped in Defiance: The Radical Elegance of Black Dandyism
The highly anticipated Costume Institute’s Superfine: Tailoring Black Style is now on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A curation dedicated to Black dandyism and menswear, the unique exhibit covers centuries of Black history.
Floating Fixtures and Fibers: Galerie Maria Wettergren
Nestled in a side corner of TEFAF, a glow emits from Galerie Maria Wettergren. The soft, delicate nature of the space calls you in. Entering the gallery, one is drawn to its spacious layout and sparse work.
TEFAF RECAP: FOUR FAVORITES
With grandeur and heavy hitters, TEFAF rolled in as the finale to NY art week. Spanning two floors of the Park Avenue Armory, The European Fine Arts Fair welcomed the art and design industry’s crème de la crème and some fantastic newcomers.
Superfine : A Night of Black Style and Menswear
On a rainy first monday in May, The Costume Institute rolled out the flower-speckled midnight blue carpet to celebrate its newest exhibition – Superfine : Tailoring Black Style.
An American in Paris: Sargent Takes the MET
Known for capturing “the most fashionable people at the most fashionable place at the most fashionable time in the world”, John Singer Sargent has been described as America’s finest portraiture.
The Frick Reopens: The Must-See Museum for Spring
With a line around the Upper East Side block, museumgoers waited with excitement and anticipation to be let into the newly reopened Frick Collection. Yes, the Frick is finally back in its original home.
Sculpting Dreams in Silk: The Couture of Sohee Park
More than 85 percent of majors from top fashion schools are female, but around 70 percent of designers and creative directors at major labels are male. The imbalance is striking, especially because a majority of the demographic clientele happen to be women.
Who is the Gong Girl? Mark Gong’s Global Muse
The world has heard of Gone Girl. Bond Girl. But how about – Gong Girl? You may find her stutting the Bowery in asymmetrical cropped jackets, masculine-meets-feminine suits, or lacy little black dresses. She bows at the altar of Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong, the rockstar Parsons School of Design alum behind his eponymous label Mark Gong Studio.
Rhyme with Reason: Irish Tapestry Studio puts Sustainability First
“Ninety percent of carpets are made with non-sustainable synthetic fiber. That same percentage also goes to waste.” Leading a sustainable campaign to revitalize wool production and design heritage in Ireland, New York-based Dubliner Claire McGovern is the voice behind the award winning Rhyme Studios…
