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…
Person Place Thing : The Building Blocks
Wells is gracious and indulges me on the query I’m sure her entire immediate circle has asked her. Nonetheless, in Corbet’s sweeping immigrant story about a genius architect, one her favorite scenes takes place at an Italian stone quarry, where the material’s sheer magnitude takes over the screen.
Beyond the Box: Tiffany Lamps and the Legacy of Artistry
There is no name more synonymous with New York City than Tiffany. Yes, that powder blue box that makes everyone dream of the glamorous Audrey Hepburn and icons. When one thinks of Tiffany, one immediately imagines diamond bracelets and engraved wedding bands.
Dog Day Afternoon
There’s no better way to spend rainy, frigid Februarys in New York than to jump in a cab,
head uptown, and find some warmth and bright inspiration at a museum.
Fired Up: Why Hot Glass is the Coolest Exhibit in Delray
For those in the Palm Beach area for the season, look no further than the Cornell Art Museum’s Hot Glass Exhibit to immerse yourself in the warm embrace of local and international glass art. Discover surprising and stunning glass creations in Delray, curated in collaboration with Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts.
Singing in the Rain : 070 Shake Petrichor Tour
On a hazy and rainy February 1st night, myself and a legion of devoted youth ventured out of our warm corners of the city. Our roads intersected at the historic King Theatre in Flatbush, where we congregated in the hallowed cultural landmark to hear 070 Shake wail about the triumphs and pitfalls of love.
When Eden Gets an AR Upgrade: Oriana Pirela for Creativo
Upon meeting Oriana at Creativo’s Adam and Eve soireé for Art Basel, I was
immediately drawn into her world. As I admired her colorful and textural work, she quickly ran
over, opened her phone, and held up the screen for me. As I peered through her camera, I saw
the background of her painting begin to swirl with clouds.
Creativo’s Garden of Eden: Anastasia Butacova in Full Bloom
Few events rival the spectacle and vibrant intensity of Art Basel, a global curation and
celebration of artistic innovation and unrestrained revelry. For Anastasia Butacova, showing her
work at Creativo’s Adam and Eve rooftop party in Miami was not just a milestone…
Fruit Ninja IRL: Luis Gonzalez Carves Out a Fruitful Endeavor
When Luis Gonzalez answers my question, “If you were a fruit, what would you
be?” with “An apple,” it’s not just a whimsical analogy. His response encapsulates his
artistic doctrine: individuality, simplicity, and beauty in imperfection.
