Niche Modern
I don’t know what it is about Beacon, New York these days. This is the second post this month about a great business based out of Beacon (and another glass blower at that). A little while back, an interior designer friend of mine told me about Niche Modern and I’ve been dying to run up [...]
I Am The Walrus
Upper Playground was established in 1998 with the goal of giving local up-and-coming artists a venue where progressive art and fashion can be mutually supported. Since then, the goal has remained the same and the brand has succeeded in growing to an international business with product in over 300 boutiques- as well as owning 10 [...]
Picasso, International Man of Mystery
Declared a national treasure by France, the 1956 documentary film, Le Mystere Picasso, is absolutely fascinating to watch. Following Picasso’s every brush stroke as he moves from one area of the canvases to another, the viewer witnesses the results of the master’s decisions, as he makes them.
A Little Help From My Friends
Firstly, this is in no way a promotion for Adobe Creative Suite products. Just a quick note in praise of the legions of Adobe professionals out there who offer free tutoring to those in need of a little help from time to time (me, being one of those needy people). Following the below link, you’ll [...]
Recycled for Art’s Sake
Nick Gentry Nick Gentry is a British born artist, working in London, who uses obsolete technology as his artistic medium. Whereas the concept of recycling objects to make new art (Picasso, Rauschenberg, Schnabel) is not new, I like Gentry’s fresh approach. By using the various floppy disks and cassettes as his canvas on which he [...]
Glasses Made For Sippin’
With the commercial domestic glass-making industry in a fast decline, it’s good to see local craftsmen still making a successful go of it. John and Wendy Gilvey, Michael Benzer and Jennifer Smith founded Hudson Beach Glass in 1987. Originally setting up shop in a renovated ice house in Beacon New York, they’ve now expanded to [...]
Bing To Become iPhone Default Search Engine
Can it be true? Yes, it does look to be likely that Microsoft and Apple are again playing nicely together. Of course it seems to be the result of Apple and Google NOT playing nicely together. Oh well, as long as we get good software, gadgets and phones out of it all, I’m fine with [...]
Pantone for iPhone
I know that I’m a little late getting to the party, but I need to mention my new favorite iPhone design app- myPantone. It was released back in the early Fall 2009 and I’ve been hearing friends sing it’s praises since then. To say the least, over the last month since downloading it, I’ve used [...]
Great Food – Great Building
I have to mention one of my favorite places for lunch- Kelley & Ping. It’s located at 127 Greene St. in New York City’s Soho section. Opening in 1991, it has been a consistent winner for fresh and delicious Asian-inspired dishes. All food is created in front of you in the open kitchen. Along with [...]
13th Street
I LOVE city streets. Between the people-watching, architecture, street art and general goings-on, its a wonder how anyone can push themselves into the confines of an office building every day.
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