February 2012
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IF YOU ARE IN OR VISITING GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND.
Caroline Freymond is happy to invite you to “SwissMade”, showing Philippe Cramer’s and Florent Bouteiller’s new works at Chalet Farb, her gallery in Gstaad, Switzerland.
Opening cocktail on February 18th from 16:00 to 20:00
Show from February 19th until March 4th
www.philippecramer.com
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WORK PLACE THAT MAKE YOU WANT TO WORK THERE
APBC Offices in Kuala Lumpur, designed by Singaporian design studio, Asylum.
www.theasylum.com.sg
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IF YOU ARE IN OR VISITING MUNICH
German jewelry designer, Nora Rochel (http://www.nora-rochel.de) is going to present her new work at the Inhorgenta Trade fair in Munich from 10th until 13th of February, at hall C2 stand number 538. This year she is exhibiting together with Leonore Jock (http://www.leonorejock.com) and Stephanie Hensle (http://www.stephaniehensle.com). Above is the invitation card with exceptional decoration...
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CLANDESTINE LOVE AFFAIRS?
Contemporary couple paper cutting (custom silhouettes) by American artist, Jenny Lee Fowler.
www.etsy.com/shop/jennyleefowler
http://jennyleefowler.com
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SHINEDELIERS
Crystal chandeliers designed and made by Hans van Bentem (The Netherlands).
www.rockandroyal.com
www.hansvanbentem.nl
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HEAD-MASTER-PIECE
Headpieces by Spanish designer, Elisa Palomino. In order from top to bottom: Pagoda headpiece / Golden Bird headpiece.
www.elisapalomino.com
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DO NOT FORGET TO COMB YOUR STOOL
PAPA stool and PAPA box (wool, plastic and horse hair) by French design firm, USIN-e (created by Rémi Bouhaniche and Amaury Poudray).
www.usin-e.fr/index.html
January 2012
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IF YOU ARE IN OR VISITING SYDNEY IN FEBRUARY
Paintings from Australian modern abstract landscape painter, Belynda Henry.
Her new show ‘COLOUR MY WORLD’ is showing at the Richard Martin Art gallery , Holdsworth Street, Woollarah, Sydney. Opening 18th February, 2012. A show of over 20 paintings and a group of small sculptures.
www.richardmartinart.com.au
www.belyndahenry.com/Site_2_belyndahenry.com2011/BELYNDA_HENRY.html
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LESS IS MORE
Ceramic creations by French ceramicist, Alain Chaigneau. Above pieces all from the Liste de mariage de Ninon et Loïc series.
www.alainchaigneau-ceramiques.com
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INTRODUCING THOMAS DEVAUX
Photographs from the Attrition: gallery 1 series by French photographer, Thomas Devaux.
www.thomasdevaux.com
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IF YOU ARE IN OR VISITING SINGAPORE
Invitation for the BUILDING AS A BODY party.
Conceptualised and Designed by Grace Tan / kwodrent and Randy Chan / zarch collaboratives, the installation is a veil, composed of a matrix of dots and lines which envelop the entire facade of the building. The substation is personified, and the veil articulates the opposing and yet inter-connecting themes of concealing and revealing.
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HELLO DOLL
Elemental Art dolls entirely hand-made by Colleen McLaughlin (USA). In order from top to bottom: Summer Solstice / Bird Spirit / Harvest Witch / Madame Butterfly.
www.etsy.com/shop/itselemental
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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
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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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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