Tom Dixon Q&A for The Moment

Recently, I had the opportunity to interview British designer Tom Dixon for T Magazine. We spoke about his presentation at this year’s ICFF, which featured his new INDUSTRY line, the first in a series of limited-edition, self-published books, and a hands-on booth called Flash Factory. And, most interestingly, Dixon revealed his thoughts on the next… Continue reading Tom Dixon Q&A for The Moment

Staged & Startled

My latest review for The New York Times Style Magazine, T, is now up!  “How They Got the Shot” considers Hasted Hunt Kraeutler‘s new exhibit, “Great Photographs of the 20th Century: Staged & Startled,” a look behind-the-scenes-at 22 famous photos from the last century. Hope you enjoy!

Objects of Life: Patti Smith & Steven Sebring

“Objects of Life,” a collaborative exhibit by rock legend Patti Smith and fashion photographer Steven Sebring, opened this week at the Robert Miller Gallery. It’s a complement to the pair’s Sundance-award winning documentary, “Dream of Life.” It’s also a must -see. For more info, check out my review for The New York Times Style Magazine.

Marcel Wanders Interview: Clear Magazine

Check out my interview with Dutch designer Marcel Wanders for Clear Magazine‘s December issue here. Marcel was a real pleasure, speaking about his new retrospective exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (his first major solo show in the US), how he’s changed as a designer over the last two decades, his latest collaborations, and… Continue reading Marcel Wanders Interview: Clear Magazine

Konstantin Grcic at the AIC

This winter, the Art Institute of Chicago presents German designer Konstantin Grcic‘s first US solo show. Grcic has made a career of subverting and reinterpreting familiar social and cultural references in such a way as to make them strangely, fascinatingly, unfamiliar. His minimalistic work sharpens the senses, making us question common objects we so often… Continue reading Konstantin Grcic at the AIC