 Otherworldly Architectural Photos
August 28th, 2018 by Maxine
‘Faubourg‘ a photo series by Parisian photographer Francois Prost, captures apartment buildings in suburbs on the outskirts of Paris. The series showcases 20th century high rises surrounded by nothing but sky. By shooting the buildings from nearby apartments on clear days, Prost represents the buildings in a way that makes them seem otherworldly. Prost hopes to […] Addressing Climate Change In Paintings
November 22nd, 2017 by Maxine
During the recent years climate change has become an issue and people are approaching it from many angles. Mary Iverson is a Seattle based painter who is approaching the issue in a creative and unique way. She is making landscape paintings and adding abstracted drawings of shipping containers to them. In this way, she is […] The Secret Life Of The Pencil
November 8th, 2017 by Maxine
A pencil is a unique tool which enables us to unleash our creative thoughts and secure them. “The palest ink is more powerful than the strongest memory” as our ancestors said. Many creatives reach to a pencil when they come up with a new idea. No matter how advanced we get with digital screens that […] María Elena González, Sculptor
February 9th, 2017 by Maxine
We are greatly anticipating María Elena González’s upcoming show at Herschel + Adler Gallery in New York City. María’s work is rooted in the use of natural materials such as wood and pulp papers resonating with our connection to the natural world. Turn #1 Untitled Over the past few years, she has branched out to music […] Icefjord Center
October 25th, 2016 by Maxine
As we prepare for the cold weather in Chicago, it is always nice to see beautiful architecture for frozen landscapes. As is the case with Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter’s concept for the Icefjord Center in Greenland. The concept includes a winding building that works with the landscape without intruding on the views. The roof acts as […] Sailing Yacht Concept by Adam Vorhees
October 11th, 2016 by Maxine
In collaboration with Dykstra Naval Architects, Adam Vorhees has created an absolutely stunning Sailing Yacht concept for his client. The timeless design incorporates two glass deckhouses that seem to rise up through the boat’s teak deck. Vorhees designed the yacht with the knowledge of his client’s “interest for an extremely comfortable and extraordinarily fast yacht that […] Colored Pencil Vases
October 4th, 2016 by Maxine
Created by artist Tuomas Markunpoika, Amalgamated is a small edition of vases created from colored pencils. The works are reminiscent of early American woodworking but have a distinct patterning all their own. Tuomas Markunpoika Amalgamated Tuomas Markunpoika Amalgamated Tuomas Markunpoika Amalgamated Tuomas Markunpoika Amalgamated The pencils are hand combined and glued, making use of […] Closing Soon: Waterfall at Versailles
September 27th, 2016 by Maxine
Closing on the 30th of October, Olafur Eliasson‘s Waterfall at the Palace of Versailles is a work that challenges our perception of grandeur. The piece has been installed since June 7th and has stunned thousands of visitors thus far. From certain perspectives, the piece is a surreal “floating” waterfall amid a flat lake. “The Versailles that […] Opening Next Week: Moholy-Nagy at the AIC
September 20th, 2016 by Maxine
After spending over three months at the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the exhibition Moholy-Nagi: Future Present will be coming to Chicago next week. The much anticipated show covers a breadth of work by renowned international artist László Moholy-Nagy. “Painting, photography, film, sculpture, advertising, product design, theater sets—László Moholy-Nagy (American, born Hungary, 1894–1946) did it all. Future Present, […] Pierre Lassonde Pavillion
September 13th, 2016 by Maxine
The Pierre Lassonde Pavillion at The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) is an award-winning, widely acclaimed architectural feat. Created by OMA in partnership with Provencher Roy, the building manages to both inspire and welcome visitors. via Provencher Roy via Provencher Roy via OMA via OMA Inside the column-less building, […]
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