Some Inspiration

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ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY KARL BLOSSFELDT

I adore Karl Blossfeldt's photographs (a few of which are above).

I have been contemplating for a quite a while taking images such as these as a starting point for inspiration to create a new series of large images/wallpapers/collages/murals combined with some incredibly detailed maps that I have.  Nonsensical perhaps, but I love the idea of these gorgeously organic forms in black and white colliding with the organic complexities of man-made cities.  I can see the images that I want to achieve so clearly in my mind.  I just have to do it.

Art Basel / Design Miami

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DAVID RENGGLI "I LOVE YOU"

REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS
WITH MATCHING SUIT AND TOTE

RICHARD PRINCE "ALL YOU CAN EAT"

ACRYLIC + SILKSCREEN INK ON CANVAS

BARNABY FURNAS
DRANOFF FINE ART

LIFEGUARD TOWER ON SOUTH BEACH

BREAKFAST AT THE RALEIGH

SOUTH BEACH

 

Amazing trip to Miami saturated with art (+art + art), design, neon, pastel hues, art deco architecture, the beach, gorgeous weather, great food and good company. A few of the places and events visited that I would recommend include Art Basel during Vernissage, Design Miami, Untitled, Scope, INK, Wynwood, Art Miami, Soho Beach House, Casa Tua for lunch, the Raleigh at the little interior bar and also by the pool, Wynwood Kitchen, (thanks Andrea Mills!) the Standard, the Delano, and for a fun meal with seafood bibs and key lime pie Joe's Stone Crab.

Very inspiring.  Lingered over beautiful Motherwell prints and I also saw a very nice Francis Bacon piece that would have almost fit into my suitcase.

Last Hurrah

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I love the effort and spirit it took to send this beautiful old industrial warehouse off in style.  So many of these wonderful spaces simply disappear under the wrecking ball without acknowledgement - becoming ghosts remaining in too few people's imaginations.  Check out the video.  Hey Zion, thought you'd like this.

Milano + Venezia_2

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MILANO DUOMO

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MILANO DUOMO

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TOM DIXON AT 'MOST'

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DISPLAY AT 'MOST'

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POLIFORM AT SALONI - JEAN-MARIE MASSAUD IN ATTENDANCE

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CASA DEGLI ATELLANI

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FONTANA ARTE AT CASA DEGLI ATELLANI

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 MOLO AT 'MOST'

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'MOST'

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'MOST'

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FONTANA ARTE AT CASA DEGLI ATELLANI

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BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT, MILANO

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SALONI FAIRGRONDS, MILANO

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SALONI, MILANO

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SALONI, MILANO

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IRONWORK IN DUOMO, MILANO
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MARINO MARINI SCULPTURE, PEGGY GUGGENHEIM, VENEZIA

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CUPOLA OF PALLADIO'S S. GIORGIO, ISOLE SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE, VENEZIA
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MY ACCOMMODATIONS IN VENICE - 
THE APARTMENT OF FRIENDS GABRIELLE + PHILLIPE
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SIGMAR POLKE, PUNTA DELLA DOGANA, VENEZIA

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TURKISH CONCERT ON ISOLE SAN GIORGIO MAGGIORE, VENEZIA

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ROSSANA ORLANDI, MILANO

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HOTEL BULGARI, MILANO

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ROSSANA ORLANDI, MILANO

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BAR BASSO, MILANO

 FONTANA ARTE PARTY - LATVIAN CUISINE  

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THE CANAL STEPS AT PEGGY GUGGENHEIM, VENEZIA

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The Salone Internazionale del Mobili in Milan was truly overwhelming - the largest event of its kind in the world.  The fairgrounds showcase 20 enormous trade show floors filled with well executed pavilions featuring the latest in design.  Roughly 400 events occur throughout the remainder of the city - 'off-site' shows, receptions and parties in stunning showrooms, private palazzos, artists' studios and hotels.  The night life, cuisine and hospitality of the locals was also a wonderful discovery - sleep was not an option most nights! 

Highlights in Milan and Venice - just to name a few - included Rossana Orlandi, MOST, Poliform, Fontana Arte, Royal Botania, Ingo Maurer, Flexform, Bocci, Elam, Guggenau, Baccarat, Flos, Punta del Dogana, and the Peggy Guggenheim collection.

Can't wait for next year.

Milano + Venezia_1

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THE MILAN FAIRGROUNDS 
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VIEW FROM THE BALCONY OF A MILANESE APARTMENT 
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THE PAVILIONS AT SALONI ARE EACH IMPRESSIVE FREE-STANDING SHOWROOMS

ON THEIR OWN - TEEMING WITH PRESS AND TRADE.

BEAUTIFUL ARRAY OF BRASS BOWLS AT 'MOST'

 

INLAID MARBLE FLOOR AND CANDLES AT DUOMO DI MILANO

BRASS SCULPTURAL PIECE AT SALONI
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DONALD JUDD 'IN PRAISE OF DOUBT' SHOW AT PUNTA DELLA DOGANA, VENICE.
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CANAL IN CANARREGIO, VENICE
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RELAXING AND TEXTING, VENICE
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FONTANA ARTE PARTY AT CASA DEGLI ATELLANI

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DOORS DUOMO DI MILANO 
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LAUNCH OF BOCCI 38 AT ROSSANA ORLANDI
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TOM DIXON AT 'MOST'
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INSTALLATION AT ROYAL BOTANIA PARTY, PALAZZO ISAMBARDI

AQUA ALTA, S.MARCO, VENICE
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CINDY SHERMAN AT PEGGY GUGGENHEIM, VENICE
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FLOS PARTY, MILAN

TOY BLOCKS AT ROSSANA ORLANDI
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MIRROR AT ROSSANA ORLANDI

GLASS TABLE AT ROSSANA ORLANDI

LASER CUTTER MACHINE DEMONSTRATION AT 'MOST'
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LEONARDO DA VINCI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY, SITE FOR 'MOST'
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Where to begin!?!

I have just returned from Milan's Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2012, including a side trip to Venice.  Here are a few snapshots - a tiny fraction of all that I had experienced.  I shall write more about the trip shortly!