January 2012
14 posts
PRESS RELEASE
Candlesticks, inspired by Istanbul twilight
Siba Sahabi presents her candlestick series Istanbul Twilight at Gallery Sofie Lachaert (Candles and Mirrorsexhibition, 5 February – 8 April 2012)
Istanbul twilight comprises seven candleholders, made of felt, dedicated to the metropolis that connects Europe and the Middle East. The shape of the candleholders are directly inspired...
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TROUVER CHAUSSURE A SON PIED
Hand crafted shoes by French designer, Fred Marzo. In order from top to bottom: Titine / Mado / Momone / Darling / Lili.
http://fredmarzo.com
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CITYSCAPE
Litill custom terrariums created by Lauren Coleman.
www.litill.com
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PRETTY LITTLE THINGS
Hand painted cuff links and rings by Silke Knescht & Christian Streit, A.K.A Materia Prima.
www.materia-prima.biz
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HOW TO PUT MEMORIES IN BOXES
Amazing miniature sceneries entirely hand-made by French artist, Ronan-Jim Sevellec.
An illustrator and artist, he has recreated rooms/workshops in miniature, that he has lived in or visited during his life.
www.ronan-jim-sevellec.com
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FLOWEAR
Floral jewelry - Bijoux Ephémères - by French floral artist, Virginie Bontout.
http://virginiebontout.blogspot.com
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INTRODUCING CLAIRE BASLER
Paintings (oil on canvas - frame or screen) by French artist, Claire Basler.
www.clairebasler.com
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IT IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS
Installations (Video windows series) by artist, Leandro Erlich (Argentina). In order from top to bottom: Subway / Log Cabin / Stuck Elevator / The Boat.
www.leandroerlich.com.ar
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DRESS UP
Glimpse of the SS 2011/2012 collection by DRESS UP (Australian designer, Stephanie Downey).
http://dressup.net.au/
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POWER FLOWER
Gorgeous ceramic creations by French stylist / artist, Lise Meunier.
http://lise-meunier.blogspot.com
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INTRODUCING JONAS BAUMANN
In Your Face Book (as Joachim Sputnik) paintings, A.K.A. Swiss artist, Jonas Baumann.
Check the full series on:
http://www.okapix.ch/index.php?/project/in-your-face-book/
and
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.100771923335262.1310.100002073631683&type=1&l=5b6d106dab
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IF YOU VISIT DRAGUIGNAN (FRANCE)
French artist, Hélène Barrier participates in an exhibition, DES CONTES DÉFAITS, Draguignan, in the ‘chapelle de l’Observance’ (South of France). An exhibition that has commissioned 10 artists to revisit tales and legends.
Hélène has created the above installation ‘Comment te dire que je t’aime, même si tu es mort’, (how can I say I love you, even you are...
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SPICE LOVE
Paprika photo series by Canadian artist/photographer, Krista Stovel.
http://kristastovel.com/home.html
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WOOF WOOF
Felt dogs hand-made by Domenica More Gordon (the UK).
http://domenicamoregordon.com
December 2011
24 posts
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!
‘Stavasen’ by Danish ceramicist, Lars Rank (featured in the new Artisans book - http://www.thamesandhudson.com/9780500515853.html)
www.rank.dk
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MERRY CHRISTMAS (for those who celebrate it) and...
Porcelain baubles by German designer, Alexa Lixfeld. Alexa is featured in my book, the New Artisans (Thames & Hudson) or Artisans: Nouvelles Tendances (La Martinière).
www.alexalixfeld.com
www.thamesandhudson.com/9780500515853.html
www.facebook.com/pages/The-New-Artisans/108346249261751
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INTRODUCING FRANCESCA PAGEO
Collage artworks by Spanish artist, Francisca Pageo.
www.flickr.com/photos/misspaq/
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INTRODUCING MARIE CHARPENTIER
Contemporary jewellery - Les Acétabulaire series - by French designer, Marie Charpentier.
www.mariecharpentier.fr
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WATERCOLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography (reflection effects on water) part of the Canales & ADN series, by Spanish photographer, Carmen Escudero.
http://cargocollective.com/carmenescudero/
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TEXTILIDERMY
Textile bird sculptures by British artist, Abigail Brown. Entirely hand-made.
www.abigail-brown.co.uk
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ON A STRONG FOOT
Cool socks from Top Man. Available online at:
www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12555&catalogId=33056
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TO DRAW UP IN THE AIR
CMYK lamp - casts shadows in various colours - by Dutch designer Dennis Parren.
At Paris based, Galerie BSL during its TRANSVERSALITES temporary exhibition.
www.galeriebsl.com
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JUDGE A PRESENT BY ITS COVER
Amazing wrapping papers on sale at Nobrow (the UK). In order from top to bottom: Ice Lake Skaters wrap design by Golden Cosmos / Astro Cat wrap design by Ben Newman / Penguin and Jelly wrap design by Eda Akaltun.
www.nobrow.net
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IF YOU ARE IN PARIS IN JANUARY 2012
www.maissatoulet.fr
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INTRODUCING ETIENNE FRANCOIS
Paintings by French artist, Etienne Francois.
http://cargocollective.com/etiennefrancois
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WatchLOVELY, POETIC, DIVINE….AND MORE
Video by French artist, Amelie Gagnot <http://www.levetementpoeme.blogspot.com>
Text and music by Eliote & the Ritournelles <http://elioteandtheritournelles.com>
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SPLASH TEST
Paintings by artist, Ciro Rizzo, presented at the Espace Beaudoin (France).
www.espacebeaudouin.com/rizzo.html#
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PRINTS CHARMING
Glimpse of the S/S 2012 collection from Charlotte Taylor (the UK).
www.charlottetaylorltd.com
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SHOW ME WHAT YOU PAINT AND I WILL TELL YOU WHAT...
Paintings from ‘Les Boîtes’ series by French artist, Catherine Gouny.
http://catherine-gouny.fr
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INTRODUCING ELISABETTA GENDRE
Nostalgie du Futur hand-made ceramic landscape by Swiss ceramicist, Elisabetta Gendre.
www.elisabettagendre.ch
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PETA APPROVED
Fuzzy type made with flash and the ➙ HYPE framework by joshua davis and bran den hall, for Emocode (Germany).
www.emocode.net
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IT IS RAINING BUBBLE GLASS
Hand made glass mobiles by French maker, Chloé Schneller de Faucompré, alias Rosée Verre Créations. In order from top to bottom: Mobile cloche / Mobiles Soleil
www.rosee-verre.com
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CRAFT ALERT - SPREAD THE WORD
The Bonhoga Gallery ( Weisdale Mill - Shetland Arts development agency) is organising a special book launch for my book, The New Artisans, tomorrow Wednesday 7th December!
An opportunity to celebrate all things hand-made!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-New-Artisans/108346249261751
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Pen and ink drawings by British artist, Erin Macairt.
www.flickr.com/photos/erinmacairt
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INTRODUCING SAMANTHA ROBINSON
Ceramics from Australian ceramicist Samantha Robinson, and view of her Double Bay, Sydney shop.
http://samantharobinson.com.au
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NIGHTY NIGHT
Applied illustration works from the Night (first image on TS), and the Musical Clouds series by French illustrator, Helene Druvert.
http://lnlachouette.over-blog.fr
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THIS WILL DO THE OPPOSITE OF RUFFLING SOME...
Aviary by choreographer Phillip Adams for the BalletLab company (Australia), which will feature at the 2012 MONA festival (Museum of Old and New Art - Tasmania), January 14th to January 20th 2012.
www.balletlab.com
http://mona.net.au/shop/mofo
November 2011
40 posts
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LESS IS MORE
Drawings and collages by French illustrator/artist, Mickaël Jourdan. In order from top to bottom: Vibrations / Le Lasso / Untitled / Tentacules / Catapulte 5 / La Chute.
http://mickaeljourdan.blogspot.com
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PRETTY LITTLE THINGS
Articulated wooden pendants by Australian designers, Love Hate.
www.lovehate.com.au
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INTRODUCING JULIE BLACKMON
Photographies by American photographer / artist Julie Blackmon. In order from top to bottom: Portrait / Tinkertoys / The After Party / Lost Mitten / Patio / Airstream.
www.julieblackmon.com
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SIGHHHHH.......
Delightful limited edition original drawings by artist, Emma Magenta, and available at Story the Store (Australia / online).
http://story-thestore.com/products-page/art-creative-works/
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IF YOU ARE IN PARIS IN FEBRUARY 2012
AccroTerre gallery is exhibiting the beguiling work of Swiss ceramicist, Rebecca Maeder, this coming spring 2012.
www.accro-terre.com
http://homepage.mac.com/rebecca.maeder/ACCUEIL/Menu130.html
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IF YOU ARE IN PARIS IN DECEMBER 2011
Christmas is looming! The annual espace Beaurepaire open invitation will be held from Dec 13th to Dec 18th. Fantastic independent artists and designers will once again exhibit their inspiring wonders!
http://lamanufacturedespepins.blogspot.com
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INTRODUCING STEPHANE VIGNY
Conceptual artworks/installations by French artist, Stephane Vigny. In order from top to bottom: L’Emotion Esthétique / Canapé / Je Hais le Vert / Inequitable / Iceberg.
http://stephanevigny.free.fr/index.html
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IT IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS...PAPER WONDER!
Hand-made paper creations by artist/designer, Isabelle de Borchgrave (Belgium).
www.isabelledeborchgrave.com
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INTRODUCING LAURENT CHABOLLE
Wall sculptures (painted metal) by French artist, Laurent Chabolle.
http://www.1fmediaproject.net/2011/11/03/laurent-chabolle-galerie-vera-amsellem-paris/
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CATCH OF THE DAY
Catch, pendant lights by American designer, Lindsey Adelman. Photos by Lauren Coleman.
http://lindseyadelman.com
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AS IF WE WERE THERE...
Illustrations for Departures magazine, ‘Past Perfect: the carnival in Venice’, by American artist, Maira Kalman.
www.mairakalman.com
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YUMMY COOKIE
A few of Eleni’s playfully unique cookies (USA).
http://elenis.com/