VOL. 10.21.2018 | SUNDAY SELECTS

    
STEPHEN WILSON



Stephen is anything but traditional. The medium used for his pieces is predominantly fabric and thread, combined with sculptural 3D printing, laser engraving, and painting. When you examine one of his pieces closely you will notice that each line and element is created with thread on top of luxurious fabrics.

 

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KELSEY IRVIN



Irvin is driven to bring new life to objects that may otherwise be lost and deteriorated in time. The challenge she seeks is to maintain a balance between working with such old objects and recreating them in a contemporary artwork that holds the test of time.



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ROBERT MARS



Robert Mars’ artwork chronicles an evolving fascination with the Golden Age of American popular culture and celebrates the icons of the 1950’s and 1960’s. His paintings evoke a vintage quality of design and pay homage to the idealized age of growth and hopefulness that was prevalent in the USA at the end of the Depression.



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JEN PACK



Jen Pack’s work embodies a space in the seam between painting and sculpture, yet is made of fabric. It is made of small distinct pieces, reordered and fused, which become a new whole based on their orientation to each other; yet, each small bit still retains its integrity.



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GELATO MADE DANNY MEYER THE RESTAURATEUR HE IS TODAY



Growing up a round Rome’s gelato joints and trattorias taught the New York hospitality maven everything he needed to know to design his greatest hits.


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WHITE PIZZA WITH SHAVED VEGETABLES AND PESTO



This fresh take on white pizza has a base of pesto and white cheeses topped with a veritable salad of all our favorite green vegetables.



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TOMATO VINE VODKA COCKTAIL: USING A SOUS VIDE TO INFUSE VODKA



Tomato vine infused vodka- grassy, botanical scents and tastes of summer captured in a cocktail.



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LANDMARK ARCHITECT”



Thierry Despont has transformed New York City landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, and now the Cartier mansion.



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DESIGN STORY 025: MOIRA CULLEN: DESIGN IS SOFT POWER



Listen to Jeni as she speaks with Moira Cullen, VP Global Design, who shares her provocative approach to design as ‘soft power’ inspired by her experience as a design executive for multiple Fortune 500 companies



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VOL. 10.16.2018 | VESELA BAKER

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ABOUT VESELA BAKER
 

Acrylic and watercolor are the media of choice for me because of the fast drying process. I continue to learn every day, and my work constantly evolves, as I always have the desire to see things a bit different and in a new way. I like switching between wood and paper, watercolor and acrylic. Because I spend so much time in the studio, that helps me to not get stuck. It forces me to see things from a different perspective and breaks my thought process so I can take a fresh approach. Once in a while, I feel like I have to have some more control and need to slow down so I paint realism. 

Vesela is a full time artist working with her husband, Curt from their studio in Chattanooga, TN. She received training in art education at The University of Sofia,Bulgaria.

VOL. 10.14.2018 | SUNDAY SELECTS

    
HUNT SLONEM



Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo-expressionist style. He is best known for his series of bunnies, butterflies and tropical birds, as well as his large-scale sculptures and restorations of forgotten historic homes.



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DOUG FREED



Doug Freed attempts to capture the mystical light found in natural atmospheric effects: the haze in the distance on humid summer days, the overcast gloom of winter skies, and the softness of landscape bathed in fog, and the quieting mood of approaching darkness.



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TABLES



Exhibit by Aberson has been searching for and acquiring objects from around the world. A fusion of modern design and primitive form, these design objects are hand-selected to add texture and interest to spaces.



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JENNIFER WAGNER



With a deep understanding of the mechanics of pigment, transparency, refraction, and finish from her time studying classic car restoration, Jennifer Wagner creates prismatic depth in her pieces.



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THE SCULPTOR TURNING TREASURE HUNTS INTO ART



As he prepares for a new solo exhibition, the Mexican-American artist Eduardo Sarabia recounts how a multigenerational family quest has shaped his work and identity.



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GRILLED STEAK AND MIXED PEPPERS



Quickly charred shishito peppers and mixed mini sweet peppers flavored with just salt, pepper, and olive oil are a sweet and smoky topping for grilled strip steaks.



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MIDDLE EASTERN LIMONANA



This bright-green combination of lemon and mint is found on tables throughout the Middle East. But the name limonana is borrowed from, of all places, a 1990s advertising stunt.



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HOW IS THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE PRESERVED?



The National Archives and Records Administration uses science and technology to keep one of America’s most important historic documents safe.



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INSIDE APPLE’S CREATIVE PROCESS (WITH KEN KOCIENDA)



Over a period of fifteen years, Ken Kocienda had a front-row seat to the development of some of the most innovative technology in history.



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VOL. 10.09.2018 | ALAN ALLDREDGE

ABOUT ALAN ALLDREDGE



Alan Alldredge investigates processual abstraction with flowing pathways of texture, reflection and illusion. Taking cues from the natural world, he aims to reinforce the belief that beauty is part of the sacred through his work. Alldredge’s “cast monoprints” force him to surrender to the process. Through the work’s meditative visuals and complex origins, he seeks to create a transcendent sacred object for the viewer.

VOL. 10.07.2018 | SUNDAY SELECTS

    
SILVIA POLOTO



Brazilian-born Silvia Poloto is an accomplished artist working in a range of visual disciplines. She is known for her lively abstract canvases and mixed-media sculptures. Recognized for her dynamic compositions and color sensibility, Poloto exploits a vibrant visual vocabulary of boldness and subtlety.



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BRANDON REESE



Brandon Reese’s focus on experimentation and varying techniques relates to his belief that the best part of life is the process, “My art wears the fingerprints, cuts, dents and other texturing as a roadmap and documentation of its creation.”



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JIM POLAN



Jim Polan loves stories. He tells them, he paints them. Sometimes the title precedes the paint, but sometimes it’s the other way around. In most works, the title is intended to be a compositional element.



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ANKE SCHOFIELD



Anke Schofield was born in Ithaca, New York in 1972 and was apprenticed as a professional photographer assistant when she was still in the 8th grade. Her father introduced her to the wonders of the camera early in life.

 

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NO ARTIST WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO TRAVEL QUITE LIKE CHRISTO DOES




Christo’s work turns ordinary places into art-world destinations. His latest, a surreal barrel sculpture floating on Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, has casual fans and connoisseurs alike flocking to London.




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VEGAN TOMATO TART WITH HERBED WALNUT AND PINE NUT CRUST



This Vegan Tomato Tart is made with an herby walnut and pine nut crust, filled with a rich walnut cream and topped with a gorgeous array of tomatoes.



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BLACKBERRY COLLINS



Not a fan of blackberries? This cocktail recipe will be just as good with blueberries—or any other berry you like.



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TOUR LAURA DERN’S HOME IN 60 SECONDS



The actress decorates her rustic Los Angeles retreat with Hollywood memorabilia and Bohemian touches



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THE JON HAMM EPISODE



We have the man who inspired Tony Trimm to buy 20 skinny ties, Jon Hamm! We gave him the nickname Jon Jamm while he was on the podcast.

 

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VOL. 10.02.2018 | JAMIE KIRKLAND

ABOUT JAMIE KIRKLAND



Jamie Kirkland seeks to evoke a sense of limitless space, of expansiveness, stillness and calm in her paintings. Her work has been described as “minimalist abstract landscape.” Kirkland desires to speak to the viewer through simplicity and by reducing the landscape to shapes and forms, much the same way a poet expresses an idea in three lines of haiku. And just as traditional haiku contains a kigo, or season reference, her paintings reference seasonality with an economy of expression that is almost always atmospheric.

VOL. 09.30.2018 | SUNDAY SELECTS

PETER KUTTNER



Peter Kuttner graduated with his Bachelor’s of Fine Art from Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest Magazine as well as in popular films and television shows including Two and a Half Men, Californication, and Nashville.



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JÁNOS HUSZTI



A challenging portraitist and emerging creator with a conceptual thinking. Huszti elaborates his constantly changing topics with momentum and precision. He depicts historical times, special characters and places from the past, using all kinds of materials to express his interpretations.



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DOUG FREED



Freed tries to find the grey area between traditional landscape painting and its abstraction into color fields.



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VESELA BAKER



Acrylic and watercolor are the media of choice for me because of the fast drying process. I continue to learn every day, and my work constantly evolves, as I always have the desire to see things a bit different and in a new way.



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OSCAR NIEMEYER DEFINED MODERN BRAZIL. NOW, AN ARTIST IS RETHINKING ONE OF HIS HOUSES.



Set against the dramatic hills of Rio de Janeiro, Adriana Varejão’s recently renovated home brings the architect’s vision to startling new life.



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A SET DECORATOR’S EASY SUMMER PIZZA (NO PIZZA OVEN REQUIRED)



Kris Moran helps Wes Anderson create his meticulous cinematic worlds. She also knows how to whip up the perfect dish for an impromptu dinner.



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CHERRY OLD FASHIONED



Roasted cherries appear in three ways in this twist in an Old Fashioned—in cherry infused-vodka, muddled at the bottom, and thrown on top as a garnish.



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TOUR MICHAEL KORS HOME WITH ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST



In this episode of ‘Open Door’, iconic fashion designer Michael Kors takes Architectural Digest on a tour of the Greenwich Village apartment he owns with husband, Lance LePere. The NYC apartment has been fully customized down to the hidden sliding doors that allow it to morph from open and loftlike to fully compartmentalized.



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EPISODE 142: CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS “DOESN’T MATTER



Christine and the Queens is a singer, songwriter, and producer from France. Her debut album was first released in 2014 in French, and in 2015, she released an English version of it



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