 Hilma af Klint at the Guggenheim
February 15th, 2019 by Maxine
Hilma af Klint: Paintings for the Future, is the first major solo exhibition of the artist’s work in the United States, and is on show at the Guggenheim until April 23rd. The work of Hilma af Klint is remarkable, especially when one considers that her abstract paintings were created as early as 1906. During her lifetime […] Cozy Cabins in the Nordic North
February 5th, 2019 by Maxine
Nordic countries have no shortage of great design and beautiful landscapes. This makes the region popular for cozy accommodations that lie in harmony with nature, while keeping visitors comfortable in the arctic cold. Here are a few of our favorites! The Glass Resort in Joulumaantie, Finland In the Lapland Forrest of Finland, VOID Architecture designed a collection […] The Exploratorium
February 1st, 2019 by Maxine
Construction of the stunning Exploratorium museum, designed by Bernard Tschumi Architects, has been completed in Tianjin, China. The building was designed with influence from the Tianjin Urban Planning and Design Institute, who suggested the architecture should represent the deep industrial history of Tianjin. When the building opens in August of this year, it will house art galleries along […] 69 cities of the UK
January 18th, 2019 by Maxine
Artist Carl Lavia and photographer Lorna Le Bredonchel have been collaborating on a project called ’69 cities of the UK’ since 2016. Carl, who is a London-based artist, is travelling around the UK sketching large drawings of the cities he visits, as Lorna tackles historical research, photographic research and documentation. Each piece takes 2-4 months to create, and the […] Shantel Martin
January 11th, 2019 by Maxine
New York-based British artist Shantell Martin covers surfaces with black and white doodles that feature faces, catchy phrases and short narratives. While her doodles seem simple, they aim to address issues of identity, intersectionality, and modern culture. Martin creates her work through a meditative drawing process, sometimes even working in front of a live audience. Martin has […] Guess Who
January 4th, 2019 by Maxine
Designer Zuzia Kozerska designed a refreshing model of the classic Guess Who game, that celebrates the achievements of women throughout history. Kozerska’s version of the game, titled Who’s She, shows the faces and accomplishments of 28 painters, athletes, and scientists illustrated by artist Daria Gołąb. The game breaks from the original Guess Who, by encouraging players to inquire about […] Staircase by Atmos Studio
December 14th, 2018 by Maxine
StairStalk, a magnificent staircase by Atmos Studio, is the centerpiece of the restaurant HIDE in London. The staircase, taking inspiration from natural forms, ascends three floors, appearing almost as if it is growing through the space. A steel and plywood core allows the staircase to work its way up freely without support from the walls. Around the steel […] Frank Gehry’s Aluminium Tower
December 7th, 2018 by Maxine
Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, designed a twisting tower, which has started to take form in the south of France. Gehry designed the tower for the Luma Arles complex, which is set to open in the spring of 2020. The tower is built up with a concrete core and steel frame, with protruding glass windows and shining aluminium panels contributing […] Marc Fornes / Theverymany
November 30th, 2018 by Maxine
For the last ten years, the art and architecture studio Marc Fornes/Theverymany have been creating installations that disrupt notions of form, structure and space. Their works aim to create a whimsical experience for visitors while adding appeal to the surrounding space. The studio, which is based in New York and France, has installations all over the […] Spiraling Stairs Around the New ATAH Art Space
November 16th, 2018 by Maxine
Shanghai-based studio ATAH recently designed a captivating art center in a commercial complex in the Chinese city of Shaoxing. ATAH wanted to create a building that would draw people towards it, so they developed the building’s cylindrical and spiraling design. The building’s essential element, the spiral staircase, winds up and around the building’s central core and connects […]
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