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Randomness 03.12.10

By Tom Ran

Published: March 12, 2010 under Randomness

The inaugural exhibit from Project Space will feature Parra.

Photo: Arkitip

Arkitip and Incase will open Project Space, a gallery for exhibitions, performances and installations, on April 1st. Parra, the Dutch illustrator will be the first artist to exhibit.

Though it hasn’t been updated since last year, Stephen Alesch, one-half of Roman & Williams, has a blog. It gives you an insight into his everyday life.

The Comics of Chris Ware: Drawing Is a Way of Thinking is a new book to be released on April 1st. The book examines Ware’s influence in and outside of the comic book world. Three different editions will be available, paper, digital and hardcover that will include a printed case binding.

X-Girl’s first fashion show on the streets of New York circa 1994. Event organized by Spike Jonze and Sofia Coppola. (via weloveyouso)

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Randomness 03.09.10

By Tom Ran

Published: March 9, 2010 under Randomness

Phoebe Philo on the cover of the inauguarl issue of The Gentlewoman

Photo: The Gentlewoman

We’re taking you all over the place in today’s Randomness.

The Gentlewoman’s cover was revealed last week featuring Celine’s creative director, Phoebe Philo. The magazine is already available in Paris at Colette. The rest of us will have to wait till March 22nd for the release. See WWD’s article from Friday to find out more.

Jeff Bridges is about to resurrect Kevin Flynn, the protagonist in the 1982 science fiction film, Tron. This December will see the release of Tron Legacy, the long awaited sequel. Watch the second trailer with your headphones on to appreciate Daft Punk’s score.

Strand Bookstore is hosting a tote bag design contest. The deadline for submissions will be March 31st. Judges will include Adrian Tomine, Art Spiegelman, Steven Heller, Françoise Mouly, and R. Sikoryak. Visit Strand’s site for more details.

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Randomness 02.23.10

By Tom Ran

Published: February 23, 2010 under Randomness

Ed Templeton

Photo: Ed Templeton

In preparation for Ed Templeton’s The Seconds Pass at Roberts and Tilton Gallery opening February 26th, Tiny Vices has compiled of collection of past photos.

We’d like to make a zine one day, until then, have a look at this collection from Jessica Williams. Be sure to check her portfolio out as well, an eclectic mix of photography, collage art and illustrations. (via Reference Library)

The Essential Man reports that Robert Geller opens a store within a store at Assembly New York.

Jonathan LeVine’s five year anniversary exhibit opens Saturday, February 27th featuring artists the gallery have shown in the past including Jim Houser, Doze Green, Shepard Fairey, and many others.

3 questions with Hella Jongerius.

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Randomness 02.18.10

Published: February 18, 2010 under Randomness

A collaboration between Hudson's Bay Company, Best Made Co. and Partners & Spade

Photo: Partners & Spade

Partners & Spade quietly launched their website last week with the help from The Scout. Have a look at the upcoming collaboration between P&S, Hudson’s Bay Company, and Best Made Co. Plus Andy Spade gets coverage over on New York Mag.

Some interesting news from Droog coming from Renny Ramakers’s Twitter. She’ll be guest lecturing at Soho House on March 3rd and Parsons on March 4th. Meanwhile, Droog is getting ready for Milan with a project that will involve Stefan Sagmeister, Maison Margiela, Jurgen Bey, and others.

Thoroughly enjoying the coverage of Project from Selectism.

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Randomness 02.03.10

By Tom Ran

Published: February 3, 2010 under Randomness

Eames house tour contest from House Industries and the Eames Foundation

Photo: House Industries

It’s a rare opportunity for one to walk through the interior of the Eames house, only patrons of the Eames Foundation is offered a tour. In celebration of the release of House Industries’ Eames font collection, the type foundry and foundation have launched a contest for a chance at winning an exclusive Eames house sunset tour.

It’s good to see that people are still organizing benefits for Haiti. The San Francisco Community Art Show is a silent auction held on March 12th with all profits going towards Architecture for Humanity’s work in Haiti. Over 40 artists will be participating including Barry McGee.

Gordon Gekko returns, in the sequel to Wall Street with Oliver Stone directing. Money Never Sleeps opens April 22nd.

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Randomness 01.26.10

By Tom Ran

Published: January 26, 2010 under Randomness

Generation Press's 10 year anniversary posters designed by Sanna Annukka (left) and Michael C. Place (right)

Photo: Generation Press

Generation Press is auctioning off their 10 year anniversary poster set to benefit Haiti. Designed by Sanna Annukka, Michael C. Place, John O’Reilly, and Timothy Saccenti.

Letterheady is an incredible archive of letterheads from the past from the historical to the quirky.

Our friends over at Grain Edit has released a limited edition t-shirt designed by Seattle’s Invisible Creature.

C’H’C’M’ opens a pop up shop this weekend starting Thursday and running to Sunday at Audio Visual Arts, 34 East 1st Street. (via Secret Forts)

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FEATURES

Billykirk Studio Visit

By Tom Ran
Chris and Kirk Bray of Billykirk

Photo: Rose Callahan

Billykirk’s studio is surrounded by things, equipments, flat files, paintings, photos, and memories.

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By Loft Visit

By Shawn Kelly as told by Sarah Williams
Before - Piero Lissoni for Living Divani - Softwall Sofa, Box series chairs and Metro2 table, Ile side table.<br> Vintage and Flea market accessory pieces. Lighting by Flos.

Photo: Jordan Provost © 2009

Anyone with a design fetish in New York City dreams of a cavernous loft space to create endless compositions of beautifully designed furniture punctuated with rare artifacts, and the luxury…

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Life of a Personal Chef

By Maggie Shi
Left: Jill Donenfeld Right: Whiskey Prawn Skewers w/Tomato Curry

Photo: Left: Jill Donenfeld Right: Melissa Ricketts

It sounds like an idyllic life—cooking inventive meals in private homes, working flexible hours, spending your days shopping at the greenmarket, and getting paid to do it all.

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