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Urgent appeal to save the London home where Vincent Van Gogh lived

Van Gogh House museum urgently needs funds to survive after losing a major donor who covered half its operating costs.
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Academy of Arts and Letters launches contemporary gallery at Manhattan headquarters

The American Academy of Arts and Letters is inaugurating a contemporary art gallery to support and honor diverse forms of artistic expression.

Discover Iconic Pop Art at Carlton Fine Arts in New York City | stupidDOPE

Carlton Fine Arts in NYC is a premier destination for art lovers featuring works of Modern Masters and Pop Art.

Marian Goodman Gallery opens sprawling Tribeca headquarters

Marian Goodman Gallery's new flagship space emphasizes support for artists with its extensive facilities and introduces a vertical layout contrasting its previous location.

'Coming full circle': Perrotin to open first London gallery in Claridge's hotel

Emmanuel Perrotin is opening his first London gallery in Claridge's hotel in early 2025, marking a significant expansion into the UK art market.

Good Mother Gallery Celebrates West Adams Relocation with "Rendezvous" Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Good Mother Gallery is relocating to West Adams, enhancing its community-focused approach and expanding its programming with the 'Rendezvous' exhibition.

New Underdonk group show features mixed-media art and 'mythologies'

The Underdonk gallery's new exhibit "Yours or Mine" showcases diverse and contemporary art forms from emerging artists, running until September 29.

Academy of Arts and Letters launches contemporary gallery at Manhattan headquarters

The American Academy of Arts and Letters is inaugurating a contemporary art gallery to support and honor diverse forms of artistic expression.

Discover Iconic Pop Art at Carlton Fine Arts in New York City | stupidDOPE

Carlton Fine Arts in NYC is a premier destination for art lovers featuring works of Modern Masters and Pop Art.

Marian Goodman Gallery opens sprawling Tribeca headquarters

Marian Goodman Gallery's new flagship space emphasizes support for artists with its extensive facilities and introduces a vertical layout contrasting its previous location.

'Coming full circle': Perrotin to open first London gallery in Claridge's hotel

Emmanuel Perrotin is opening his first London gallery in Claridge's hotel in early 2025, marking a significant expansion into the UK art market.

Good Mother Gallery Celebrates West Adams Relocation with "Rendezvous" Exhibition | stupidDOPE

Good Mother Gallery is relocating to West Adams, enhancing its community-focused approach and expanding its programming with the 'Rendezvous' exhibition.

New Underdonk group show features mixed-media art and 'mythologies'

The Underdonk gallery's new exhibit "Yours or Mine" showcases diverse and contemporary art forms from emerging artists, running until September 29.
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Corner Store

The 2727 co-op art gallery will transform into a holiday art shop, encouraging community reflection on art and culture's evolution.
#design

Art Room / OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen

The room harmonizes with its environment while serving as a gallery for art.

Ken Fulk's New Shop Is Quintessentially SoCal Chic, Inside the Kingston Design Showcase, and More News

Ken Fulk opens a new design shop in LA inspired by horticulture legend Bunny Mellon.
Matthew Fisher debuts his art gallery in NYC's Seaport, emphasizing natural poetic qualities.

Art Room / OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen

The room harmonizes with its environment while serving as a gallery for art.

Ken Fulk's New Shop Is Quintessentially SoCal Chic, Inside the Kingston Design Showcase, and More News

Ken Fulk opens a new design shop in LA inspired by horticulture legend Bunny Mellon.
Matthew Fisher debuts his art gallery in NYC's Seaport, emphasizing natural poetic qualities.
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Brooklyn College Opens New Art Gallery on Nov. 7

The Art Gallery at Brooklyn College will open with an exhibition featuring works by over 40 faculty artists and aims to connect campus and community.
#social-media

From roving gallery to London's Mayfair: Unit's social media journey, 11 years on

Unit Gallery's success is largely attributed to strategic use of Instagram, revolutionizing engagement in the art world.

The Visually Stimulating Pastries of Pastry Chef Eunji Lee

As a food designer, I firmly believe people "eat with their eyes."The more appealing the colors, the textures, the display... the more fulfilling every bite tastes.When food is presented beautifully, it can trigger our appetites and stimulate our taste buds, making the dish more appetizing and desirable.

Efforts to save and preserve Palm School: 'This was sacred grounds'

AUSTIN, Texas Travis County leaders are revisiting the future of the historic Palm School in Downtown Austin.This last week, County leaders discussed preserving the space while making it profitable at the same time.County members have made plans to preserve the building since 2019, but halted during the pandemic.

Travis County leaders revisit future of historic Palm School

AUSTIN, Texas Editor's note: The above video was published in April 2019.Travis County leaders are once again trying to figure out what to do with the historic Palm School in Downtown Austin.On Tuesday, County leaders talked about the historic building off Interstate 35 and Cesar Chavez.It served as an elementary school for 84 years, serving mostly Mexican American students.

Things to Do in the DC Area This Week

Happy Tuesday, everyone!Welcome back from the extended weekend.Catch a variety of food specials and beverage deals during Restaurant Week, or ring in the Lunar New Year in Chinatown at a community parade.Whichever event you choose you are bound to have a good time.Best Things to Do This Week



Lunar New Year Parade.

From roving gallery to London's Mayfair: Unit's social media journey, 11 years on

Unit Gallery's success is largely attributed to strategic use of Instagram, revolutionizing engagement in the art world.

The Visually Stimulating Pastries of Pastry Chef Eunji Lee

As a food designer, I firmly believe people "eat with their eyes."The more appealing the colors, the textures, the display... the more fulfilling every bite tastes.When food is presented beautifully, it can trigger our appetites and stimulate our taste buds, making the dish more appetizing and desirable.

Efforts to save and preserve Palm School: 'This was sacred grounds'

AUSTIN, Texas Travis County leaders are revisiting the future of the historic Palm School in Downtown Austin.This last week, County leaders discussed preserving the space while making it profitable at the same time.County members have made plans to preserve the building since 2019, but halted during the pandemic.

Travis County leaders revisit future of historic Palm School

AUSTIN, Texas Editor's note: The above video was published in April 2019.Travis County leaders are once again trying to figure out what to do with the historic Palm School in Downtown Austin.On Tuesday, County leaders talked about the historic building off Interstate 35 and Cesar Chavez.It served as an elementary school for 84 years, serving mostly Mexican American students.

Things to Do in the DC Area This Week

Happy Tuesday, everyone!Welcome back from the extended weekend.Catch a variety of food specials and beverage deals during Restaurant Week, or ring in the Lunar New Year in Chinatown at a community parade.Whichever event you choose you are bound to have a good time.Best Things to Do This Week



Lunar New Year Parade.
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New York's Salon 94 is feeling the TikTok visitor effect

Salon 94's increase in visitor numbers is largely due to TikTok promotions highlighting it as a free cultural attraction in NYC.

'We have been able to act as a safe space': amid war in Gaza, London's Mosaic Rooms announces major expansion plans

The Mosaic Rooms is restructuring to enhance its autonomy and broaden its funding sources.

Magnus Walker's Iconic LA Warehouse Hits the Market | stupidDOPE

Magnus Walker's iconic LA warehouse is for sale, offering unique features for residential and commercial use in a vibrant arts district.
#emerging-artists

Now Representing: Hair and Nails Gallery Expands to NYC

Hair and Nails is expanding to Manhattan, showcasing local emerging artists and building a cross-country art network.

East London's latest gallery duo aim to show art that is a bit less 'polite'

Panrucker's innovative model offers a flexible space for emerging artists, emphasizing accessibility, lower commissions, and community engagement outside of London's central galleries.

Now Representing: Hair and Nails Gallery Expands to NYC

Hair and Nails is expanding to Manhattan, showcasing local emerging artists and building a cross-country art network.

East London's latest gallery duo aim to show art that is a bit less 'polite'

Panrucker's innovative model offers a flexible space for emerging artists, emphasizing accessibility, lower commissions, and community engagement outside of London's central galleries.
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first look at pinacoteca bi brera's rebranding project reveals octagon as central symbol

La Grande Brera establishes a cohesive identity for key cultural institutions in Milan through a focused rebranding effort.
#modern-art

Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera rebrands as launch of new modern art space nears

Grande Brera rebranding positions Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera as a comprehensive arts complex featuring modern art and collaborative institutions.

The Secret London Guide To Tate Modern

Tate Modern is a popular art gallery in London with a focus on modern art.
Tate Modern houses modern art dating back to 1900 in different buildings within its premises.

Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera rebrands as launch of new modern art space nears

Grande Brera rebranding positions Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera as a comprehensive arts complex featuring modern art and collaborative institutions.

The Secret London Guide To Tate Modern

Tate Modern is a popular art gallery in London with a focus on modern art.
Tate Modern houses modern art dating back to 1900 in different buildings within its premises.
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Somerset House fire: Courtauld Gallery reopens with collection undamaged

The Courtauld Gallery reopened after a fire at Somerset House caused no harm to the building or its precious art collection.

This London art gallery has been named the world's best 'hidden gem'

The Wallace Collection in Marylebone, London was ranked first on a list of the world's finest 'hidden gems' by airline Wizz Air.
The collection received 551 mentions of being a 'hidden gem' out of 6,598 user reviews and has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5.

London's newest art gallery is in a huge Grade II-listed church

Castor Gallery moves to Holy Trinity Church in Islington.
Gallery director's vision creates unique white cube gallery spaces within the church.

Somerset House fire: Courtauld Gallery reopens with collection undamaged

The Courtauld Gallery reopened after a fire at Somerset House caused no harm to the building or its precious art collection.

This London art gallery has been named the world's best 'hidden gem'

The Wallace Collection in Marylebone, London was ranked first on a list of the world's finest 'hidden gems' by airline Wizz Air.
The collection received 551 mentions of being a 'hidden gem' out of 6,598 user reviews and has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5.

London's newest art gallery is in a huge Grade II-listed church

Castor Gallery moves to Holy Trinity Church in Islington.
Gallery director's vision creates unique white cube gallery spaces within the church.
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David Hockney Immersive Art | News | London On The Inside

The Lightroom gallery at King's Cross will host an immersive exhibition featuring David Hockney's works, presenting a unique blend of art, sound, and technology.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Kyle Myles Explores Space, Nostalgia, and Infinite Possibility @ Book & Job Gallery, SF

Photographer Kyle Myles captures personal landscapes with deep nostalgia.
Perennial exhibition invites reflection on familiar spaces and boundaries.

David Hockney Immersive Art | News | London On The Inside

The Lightroom gallery at King's Cross will host an immersive exhibition featuring David Hockney's works, presenting a unique blend of art, sound, and technology.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Kyle Myles Explores Space, Nostalgia, and Infinite Possibility @ Book & Job Gallery, SF

Photographer Kyle Myles captures personal landscapes with deep nostalgia.
Perennial exhibition invites reflection on familiar spaces and boundaries.
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Gallery devoted to customs officer-turned-artist George Wyllie opens in Scotland

A new gallery, Wyllieum, dedicated to artist George Wyllie, is set to open in Greenock, Scotland, showcasing his notable works like Paper Boat and The Running Clock.

French Gallery "Amelie, Maison d'Art" Opens in NYC - COOL HUNTING

A warm, welcoming debut show at Amélie, Maison d'Art in NYC showcases pieces by 100 French artists in various mediums.
The gallery space is designed to emulate a home, featuring diverse artworks from established and emerging artists.

A Building With Possibilities, on East 77th Street, Is Listed for $20 Million

Maurice Kanbar was a prolific inventor and entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of creations and investments.
Kanbar's Neo-Renaissance mansion at 4 East 77th Street, housing an art gallery and apartments, is being put up for sale.

7 Questions for Carvalho Park Co-Founder Jennifer Carvalho on Art That 'Speaks and Breathes' | Artnet News

Carvalho Park focuses on experience over traditional presentations
Gallery expanded, offering more exhibition space for innovative projects

Meet the Curator Behind The Local Gallery NYC, SLAM's New Art Gallery

The Local Gallery New York is the first permanent art gallery dedicated solely to basketball.
The partnership between The Local Gallery and SLAM was born out of a mutual love for basketball and art.

Valentino rolls out the red carpet for glamorous NYC flagship

Valentino has opened a new three-story flagship store on Madison Avenue.
The store features a mix of clothing, accessories, and fragrance, as well as an art gallery and VIP lounge.
Valentino has partnered with the Magazzino Italian Art museum on a series of exhibits featuring works by Italian artists.
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The Romance Went Nice and Slow. So, Too, Did the Apartment Hunt.

When Scott Warfel met Luccas Israel in 2019 through friends, neither thought romance was in their future.But during the pandemic, their friendship moved slowly, thoughtfully, into a deeper connection.By 2021, both felt invested in the relationship, but were not ready to move in together.At the time, Mr. Israel, 29, a project coordinator for Taschen, an art book publishing house, was living in Flatbush, Brooklyn, in a self-described queer frat house with three roommates, whom he met at Florida State University, and was craving a quieter existence.

Soccer star Alex Morgan makes her latest key assist: launching her foundation

(Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press)

Alex Morgan has assisted on goals in World Cup games and in World Cup qualifiers.She has had assists in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs and in meaningless friendlies.But on Tuesday she began setting up what figures to be one of the most important assists of her career by launching her own foundation to provide support, empowerment and an example for young girls and mothers in San Diego's South Bay.

New William Hogarth exhibition to feature artwork not seen for 300 years

Paintings and engravings by one of Britain's best-known artists are to be displayed in a new exhibition exploring their links with an infamous uprising.Works by the renowned 18th-century artist, satirist and theorist William Hogarth will go on display at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery from Friday, bringing together more than 40 of his artworks and some by his contemporaries.

Amy Bloom: I have a minor interest in gardening, but really it's people'

Amy Bloom is an American writer and psychotherapist.She has written four novels and five collections of short stories, including Love Invents Us, Lucky Us and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You.Her memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss , is a searing account of her journey with her husband, Brian Ameche, to Dignitas in Switzerland to end his life after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's.

Biophilic design informs "otherworldly" moss-covered installation at luxury bag store

Creative studio Spacemen looked to biophilic design principles to construct a tree-like installation covered in moss, which forms the centrepiece of a flagship outlet for luxury leather brand Braun Büffel in Malaysia.Described by Shanghai-based Spacemen as a store that straddles an art gallery and a laboratory, the studio wanted to create an interior that would attract a younger audience and serve as "an abstract oasis" in Putrajaya's IOI Mall.

Is Something This Good Even Possible?

Two summers ago, in June, I rang in my 27th birthday by getting so drunk in Napa, Calif., that I gave my Uber driver my phone number.A few months later, in September, my college ex-boyfriend told me he was planning to propose to his girlfriend.Having been intentionally single for years, I suddenly felt like I was losing a race I didn't even know I was in.

The Romance Went Nice and Slow. So, Too, Did the Apartment Hunt.

When Scott Warfel met Luccas Israel in 2019 through friends, neither thought romance was in their future.But during the pandemic, their friendship moved slowly, thoughtfully, into a deeper connection.By 2021, both felt invested in the relationship, but were not ready to move in together.At the time, Mr. Israel, 29, a project coordinator for Taschen, an art book publishing house, was living in Flatbush, Brooklyn, in a self-described queer frat house with three roommates, whom he met at Florida State University, and was craving a quieter existence.

Soccer star Alex Morgan makes her latest key assist: launching her foundation

(Phelan M. Ebenhack / Associated Press)

Alex Morgan has assisted on goals in World Cup games and in World Cup qualifiers.She has had assists in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs and in meaningless friendlies.But on Tuesday she began setting up what figures to be one of the most important assists of her career by launching her own foundation to provide support, empowerment and an example for young girls and mothers in San Diego's South Bay.

New William Hogarth exhibition to feature artwork not seen for 300 years

Paintings and engravings by one of Britain's best-known artists are to be displayed in a new exhibition exploring their links with an infamous uprising.Works by the renowned 18th-century artist, satirist and theorist William Hogarth will go on display at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery from Friday, bringing together more than 40 of his artworks and some by his contemporaries.

Amy Bloom: I have a minor interest in gardening, but really it's people'

Amy Bloom is an American writer and psychotherapist.She has written four novels and five collections of short stories, including Love Invents Us, Lucky Us and A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You.Her memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss , is a searing account of her journey with her husband, Brian Ameche, to Dignitas in Switzerland to end his life after he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's.

Biophilic design informs "otherworldly" moss-covered installation at luxury bag store

Creative studio Spacemen looked to biophilic design principles to construct a tree-like installation covered in moss, which forms the centrepiece of a flagship outlet for luxury leather brand Braun Büffel in Malaysia.Described by Shanghai-based Spacemen as a store that straddles an art gallery and a laboratory, the studio wanted to create an interior that would attract a younger audience and serve as "an abstract oasis" in Putrajaya's IOI Mall.

Is Something This Good Even Possible?

Two summers ago, in June, I rang in my 27th birthday by getting so drunk in Napa, Calif., that I gave my Uber driver my phone number.A few months later, in September, my college ex-boyfriend told me he was planning to propose to his girlfriend.Having been intentionally single for years, I suddenly felt like I was losing a race I didn't even know I was in.
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#entertainment

Close out the first quarter of the year with these fun things around the Bay.

Experience a chromatic sound bath in an art gallery, find your next treasure at Sausalito's city-wide yard sale, get your fix at the SF chocolate salon, relive the romance of Cinderella with the SF Ballet, and much more.Have a good one!Start your week with a one-of-a-kind sound bath experience at Grace Cathedral.

Government announces almost 60m in cultural funding for regions outside London

The Government has announced almost 60 million of cultural funding for regions outside London.Seventy museums, public libraries and other venues will receive investment in places including so-called Red Wall areas like Walsall and Stoke-on-Trent.They will share a pot of 58.8 million as part of what the Government has billed as plans to make sure everyone, no matter where they live, can access the UK's world-renowned culture.

Close out the first quarter of the year with these fun things around the Bay.

Experience a chromatic sound bath in an art gallery, find your next treasure at Sausalito's city-wide yard sale, get your fix at the SF chocolate salon, relive the romance of Cinderella with the SF Ballet, and much more.Have a good one!Start your week with a one-of-a-kind sound bath experience at Grace Cathedral.

Government announces almost 60m in cultural funding for regions outside London

The Government has announced almost 60 million of cultural funding for regions outside London.Seventy museums, public libraries and other venues will receive investment in places including so-called Red Wall areas like Walsall and Stoke-on-Trent.They will share a pot of 58.8 million as part of what the Government has billed as plans to make sure everyone, no matter where they live, can access the UK's world-renowned culture.
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British architect Michael Wilford dies aged 84

British architect Michael Wilford, who was best known for his bright and colourful postmodern buildings created together with James Stirling, has passed away at the age of 84.The news of his passing on Friday 10th March was confirmed today in an email to Dezeen from his daughter, Karenna Wilford.Wilford was born in East Sussex in 1938.

Adjaye Associates unveils Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

The Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex designed by architect David Adjaye that contains a church, a synagogue and a mosque, has opened in Abu Dhabi.Located on Saadiyat Island - a cultural hub positioned off the coast of Abu Dhabi - the project incorporates three separate houses of worship for the three Abrahamic religions Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Selldorf Architects to lead Art Gallery of Ontario's seventh expansion

Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt and Two Row Architect have released designs for a gallery to be added to the complex of buildings at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.The design incorporates a brand-new building on top of a pre-existing parking lot, next to the Frank Gehry-designed 2008 expansion.

Ten key projects by the late architect Balkrishna Doshi

Following the news that Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has passed away aged 95, Dezeen has selected 10 key projects by the Pritzker Architecture Prize and RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner.Doshi, who was born in 1927 in Pune, India, had an architectural career spanning six decades.He began practising as an architect under the iconic architects Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn.

KPMB completes new pavilion for New Brunswick's public art collection

A curved colonnade fronts this extension to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, creating an airy new lobby for the art gallery and completing the institution's expansion.The Harrison McCain Pavilion was completed in 2022 in the New Brunswick capital by KPMB Architects, a Canadian studio based in Toronto.

Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design books of 2022

Continuing our review of 2022, we look at 11 page-turning books published on design and architecture this year, including a tome on the century's best British houses and a "cookbook" of experimental food designs.The selected titles represent many of the major themes and hot-button topics of the last 12 months, from the role of demolitions in the face of climate change to the lack of LGBTQ+ equality in the design industry.

British architect Michael Wilford dies aged 84

British architect Michael Wilford, who was best known for his bright and colourful postmodern buildings created together with James Stirling, has passed away at the age of 84.The news of his passing on Friday 10th March was confirmed today in an email to Dezeen from his daughter, Karenna Wilford.Wilford was born in East Sussex in 1938.

Adjaye Associates unveils Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

The Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex designed by architect David Adjaye that contains a church, a synagogue and a mosque, has opened in Abu Dhabi.Located on Saadiyat Island - a cultural hub positioned off the coast of Abu Dhabi - the project incorporates three separate houses of worship for the three Abrahamic religions Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Selldorf Architects to lead Art Gallery of Ontario's seventh expansion

Selldorf Architects, Diamond Schmitt and Two Row Architect have released designs for a gallery to be added to the complex of buildings at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto.The design incorporates a brand-new building on top of a pre-existing parking lot, next to the Frank Gehry-designed 2008 expansion.

Ten key projects by the late architect Balkrishna Doshi

Following the news that Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi has passed away aged 95, Dezeen has selected 10 key projects by the Pritzker Architecture Prize and RIBA Royal Gold Medal-winner.Doshi, who was born in 1927 in Pune, India, had an architectural career spanning six decades.He began practising as an architect under the iconic architects Le Corbusier and Louis Kahn.

KPMB completes new pavilion for New Brunswick's public art collection

A curved colonnade fronts this extension to the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in Fredericton, creating an airy new lobby for the art gallery and completing the institution's expansion.The Harrison McCain Pavilion was completed in 2022 in the New Brunswick capital by KPMB Architects, a Canadian studio based in Toronto.

Dezeen's top 10 architecture and design books of 2022

Continuing our review of 2022, we look at 11 page-turning books published on design and architecture this year, including a tome on the century's best British houses and a "cookbook" of experimental food designs.The selected titles represent many of the major themes and hot-button topics of the last 12 months, from the role of demolitions in the face of climate change to the lack of LGBTQ+ equality in the design industry.
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Downtown L.A. Home With Zombie-Movie Roots Is Anything but Scary for $7M

Realtor.com It's not exactly your stereotypical, lushly landscaped, luxury L.A. home, though.In fact, the space is mostly surround by warehouses, parking lots, and rail yards.But it does have that gritty, cool, industrial vibe that makes most downtown dwellers feel right at home.Plus, it's adjacent to the trendy artist community known as the Brewery, which anchors the downtown L.A. arts scene.

Ultrasonic cleaner concept masquerades as a beautiful piece of sculptural art - Yanko Design

We have recently become a bit more concerned not only about the air that we breathe but also about the objects we touch or put on our faces.In addition to air purifiers, there has been a rise in all sorts of sanitizing devices, from those using UV-C light to other less common methods like ultrasonic washers for glasses.

Melting guns and bullet casings, this artist turns weapons into bells

Name Against the Same is part of Stephanie Mercedes' A Sky of Shattered Glass Reflected by the Sun exhibition at Culture House in Washington, D.C. Stephanie Mercedes Inside an art gallery in southwest Washington, D.C., artist Stephanie Mercedes is surrounded by bells, many of them cast from bullet casings and parts of old guns.
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How Lysee Bakery's Master Pastry Chef Makes Realistic Corn Desserts

At New York City bakery Lysée, chef Eunji Lee makes pastries that are as inventive as they are labor intensive."When people come to our shop, I'd like to feel like they are not only in the bakery but also in the art gallery," says Lee.
Perhaps nothing Lee makes is as indicative of this as her realistic corn cake dessert.

Art Fair Visitor Breaks a Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture

The balloon dog sculptures made famous by Jeff Koons so closely imitate their twisted latex inspiration that some observers might think they would be better set in a circus than an art gallery.But the fragility of these seemingly buoyant sculptures was made clear on Thursday when visitors at an art fair in Miami saw a bright blue porcelain dog worth $42,000 fall and shatter into pieces.

Saturday: Lauren D'Amato's solo show opens at House of Seiko

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Ever see a '65 Impala cruising by, covered in airbrushed roses, the words "La Niña Mala" snaking across its back window?How about the copper leaf on Old Mission Barbershop on Mission Street?

Would You Dare To Buy Your Very Own Ghost Town? We Found 5 Legit Ones for Sale

Realtor.com Ghost towns are inherently spooky.Full of memories, people, and buildings that have faded into dust, these forgotten places have been left to the elements.Stories about what happened in these places have been passed down through the decades, but much of their allure is in the eerie questions that will never be answered.

Canadians designers urged to "un-fuck" their industry in Lemay manifesto

Architecture studio  Lemay has published a manifesto calling on Canadian studios to unite behind a more radical approach to design that reflects indigenous values and takes responsibility for the country's abundant natural resources.Penned by Lemay's research arm FLDWRK, the Manifesto of Canadian Design argues that architects, designers and researchers across the nation must abandon the "characteristic humility of the Canadian ethos".

London's Best Places to Eat in Unexpected Places

Unexpected locations, places kept hush hush, secrets, and just truly well hidden




First of all, these are not "hidden gems."After all, we already know areas such as Wembley, Tooting, East Ham, Woolwich, or anywhere in the outer zones of London and beyond are dining paradises, so there's no need to pretend their standout restaurants are well-kept secrets, least of all to the thousands of people who live nearby and visit on a regular basis.

How Lysee Bakery's Master Pastry Chef Makes Realistic Corn Desserts

At New York City bakery Lysée, chef Eunji Lee makes pastries that are as inventive as they are labor intensive."When people come to our shop, I'd like to feel like they are not only in the bakery but also in the art gallery," says Lee.
Perhaps nothing Lee makes is as indicative of this as her realistic corn cake dessert.

Art Fair Visitor Breaks a Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture

The balloon dog sculptures made famous by Jeff Koons so closely imitate their twisted latex inspiration that some observers might think they would be better set in a circus than an art gallery.But the fragility of these seemingly buoyant sculptures was made clear on Thursday when visitors at an art fair in Miami saw a bright blue porcelain dog worth $42,000 fall and shatter into pieces.

Saturday: Lauren D'Amato's solo show opens at House of Seiko

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Ever see a '65 Impala cruising by, covered in airbrushed roses, the words "La Niña Mala" snaking across its back window?How about the copper leaf on Old Mission Barbershop on Mission Street?

Would You Dare To Buy Your Very Own Ghost Town? We Found 5 Legit Ones for Sale

Realtor.com Ghost towns are inherently spooky.Full of memories, people, and buildings that have faded into dust, these forgotten places have been left to the elements.Stories about what happened in these places have been passed down through the decades, but much of their allure is in the eerie questions that will never be answered.

Canadians designers urged to "un-fuck" their industry in Lemay manifesto

Architecture studio  Lemay has published a manifesto calling on Canadian studios to unite behind a more radical approach to design that reflects indigenous values and takes responsibility for the country's abundant natural resources.Penned by Lemay's research arm FLDWRK, the Manifesto of Canadian Design argues that architects, designers and researchers across the nation must abandon the "characteristic humility of the Canadian ethos".

London's Best Places to Eat in Unexpected Places

Unexpected locations, places kept hush hush, secrets, and just truly well hidden




First of all, these are not "hidden gems."After all, we already know areas such as Wembley, Tooting, East Ham, Woolwich, or anywhere in the outer zones of London and beyond are dining paradises, so there's no need to pretend their standout restaurants are well-kept secrets, least of all to the thousands of people who live nearby and visit on a regular basis.
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Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

An artwork featuring two intersecting spirals has been constructed at Somerset House in London.The outdoor installation, which spirals outwards from the art gallery's neoclassical courtyard, is by Indian contemporary artist Jitish Kallat.Unveiled on Thursday, Whorled (Here After Here After Here) features two spirals which run parallel to each other and do not meet in the middle as the artwork gives a maze-like effect.

Norval Morrisseau fake art has been a concern for decades. Police to release investigation results Friday | CBC News

The results of a major investigation into forged Norval Morrisseau artwork that was launched in Thunder Bay, Ont., in 2019 will be revealed on Friday, police say.A media release says the findings from the "significant art fraud" investigation will be announced at Ontario Provincial Police general headquarters in Orillia starting at 10 a.m.

Tate Modern: Boy thrown from balcony practicising gentle judo and making progress with breathing and swallowing'

A young boy who suffered catastrophic injuries when he was thrown from the 10th floor of London's Tate Modern is practising a gentle form of judo and adapted archery as his condition improves, his family says.The French youngster was just six years old when he was badly hurt in the attack, while visiting the art gallery during a holiday with his parents in August 2019.

The Best Food and Drink Events During Miami Art Week 2022

Miami Art Week is officially upon us once again.The week-long extravaganza started as a celebration of all things art, but through the years, it has expanded into all facets of South Florida, including food.With a bevy of pop-ups, collaboration dinners, and culinary activations happening throughout the Magic City this week, here are the best bets.

Art lovers in a spin over spiral artworks signposting wider universe

An artwork featuring two intersecting spirals has been constructed at Somerset House in London.The outdoor installation, which spirals outwards from the art gallery's neoclassical courtyard, is by Indian contemporary artist Jitish Kallat.Unveiled on Thursday, Whorled (Here After Here After Here) features two spirals which run parallel to each other and do not meet in the middle as the artwork gives a maze-like effect.

Norval Morrisseau fake art has been a concern for decades. Police to release investigation results Friday | CBC News

The results of a major investigation into forged Norval Morrisseau artwork that was launched in Thunder Bay, Ont., in 2019 will be revealed on Friday, police say.A media release says the findings from the "significant art fraud" investigation will be announced at Ontario Provincial Police general headquarters in Orillia starting at 10 a.m.

Tate Modern: Boy thrown from balcony practicising gentle judo and making progress with breathing and swallowing'

A young boy who suffered catastrophic injuries when he was thrown from the 10th floor of London's Tate Modern is practising a gentle form of judo and adapted archery as his condition improves, his family says.The French youngster was just six years old when he was badly hurt in the attack, while visiting the art gallery during a holiday with his parents in August 2019.

The Best Food and Drink Events During Miami Art Week 2022

Miami Art Week is officially upon us once again.The week-long extravaganza started as a celebration of all things art, but through the years, it has expanded into all facets of South Florida, including food.With a bevy of pop-ups, collaboration dinners, and culinary activations happening throughout the Magic City this week, here are the best bets.
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One arrested amid Tate Britain protest over drag queen children's event

One person has been arrested amid a protest outside Tate Britain, where a drag queen storytelling event for children was being hosted.The Metropolitan police said one person was arrested on suspicion of making a racially aggravated comment towards a police officer outside the art gallery near Westminster.
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Chinese Hackers Adopting Open Source 'SparkRAT' Tool

A Chinese threat actor tracked as DragonSpark has been using the SparkRAT open source remote administration tool (RAT) in recent attacks targeting East Asian organizations, cybersecurity firm SentinelOne reports.Relatively new, SparkRAT is a multi-platform RAT written in Golang that can run on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems, and which can update itself with new versions available through its command and control (C&C) server.

What's open and closed in Toronto on New Year's Day | CBC News

Fireworks go off during a New Year's Eve celebration at Nathan Phillips Square.(Mark Blinch/Canadian Press) New Year's Day is one of the few times each year most of the city shuts down.All government offices and banks will be closed.Mail delivery will pause on Jan. 2. Here's a listing of what else will be open and closed on Sunday, the first day of 2023.

Eight-year-old proud of turning children's drawings into toys with her mother

An eight-year-old has said she feels proud and accomplished turning children's drawings into cuddly toys alongside her mother, in a unique process that brings both them and other families happiness.Lilia's Smiling Horses began in April 2020, inspired by Polly Petrova's daughter Lilia, who is a keen horse rider and loves to draw.

Chinese Hackers Adopting Open Source 'SparkRAT' Tool

A Chinese threat actor tracked as DragonSpark has been using the SparkRAT open source remote administration tool (RAT) in recent attacks targeting East Asian organizations, cybersecurity firm SentinelOne reports.Relatively new, SparkRAT is a multi-platform RAT written in Golang that can run on Windows, Linux, and macOS systems, and which can update itself with new versions available through its command and control (C&C) server.

What's open and closed in Toronto on New Year's Day | CBC News

Fireworks go off during a New Year's Eve celebration at Nathan Phillips Square.(Mark Blinch/Canadian Press) New Year's Day is one of the few times each year most of the city shuts down.All government offices and banks will be closed.Mail delivery will pause on Jan. 2. Here's a listing of what else will be open and closed on Sunday, the first day of 2023.

Eight-year-old proud of turning children's drawings into toys with her mother

An eight-year-old has said she feels proud and accomplished turning children's drawings into cuddly toys alongside her mother, in a unique process that brings both them and other families happiness.Lilia's Smiling Horses began in April 2020, inspired by Polly Petrova's daughter Lilia, who is a keen horse rider and loves to draw.
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After Labor Complaints, New Seasons Workers Get Hearing Date With NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has scheduled an April 18 hearing with New Seasons Market in response to filed complaints alleging unfair labor practices, according to the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, the union that represents New Seasons Market workers.Local 555 filed complaints against New Seasons in July 2022 alleging " coercive statements" were made in the lead-up to the union election at the Orenco Station store, during which workers voted 60-37 in opposition of the union.

Dezeen Agenda features Foster + Partners' plans for Saudi Arabia airport powered by renewable energy

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Foster + Partners' plans to design the King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia.Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now!Foster + Partners has announced it is designing a six-runway airport in Riyadh, which will be powered by renewable energy and incorporate "cutting-edge green initiatives" into its design.

After Labor Complaints, New Seasons Workers Get Hearing Date With NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has scheduled an April 18 hearing with New Seasons Market in response to filed complaints alleging unfair labor practices, according to the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 555, the union that represents New Seasons Market workers.Local 555 filed complaints against New Seasons in July 2022 alleging " coercive statements" were made in the lead-up to the union election at the Orenco Station store, during which workers voted 60-37 in opposition of the union.

Dezeen Agenda features Foster + Partners' plans for Saudi Arabia airport powered by renewable energy

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features Foster + Partners' plans to design the King Salman International Airport in Saudi Arabia.Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now!Foster + Partners has announced it is designing a six-runway airport in Riyadh, which will be powered by renewable energy and incorporate "cutting-edge green initiatives" into its design.
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Michael Snow, Canadian artist who 'knew no boundaries,' dies at 94 | CBC News

Michael Snow, a legendary Canadian artist who graced Toronto with two famous pieces of public art, has died.He was 94.Snow, born in Toronto in 1928, died on Thursday, according to Tamsen Greene, senior director of New York's Jack Shainman Gallery, which represented him.Snow studied at the Ontario College of Art, now called Ontario College of Art and Design University.

Dezeen Debate features SANAA's "overlapping" Sydney Modern extension to Art Gallery of New South Wales

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Debate newsletter features SANAA's extension of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney.Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.Architecture studio SANAA has extended Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales with rectangular pavilions.Set to open this weekend, the Sydney Modern volumes cascade down a hillside overlooking Sydney Harbour's Woolloomooloo Bay.

Michael Snow, Canadian artist who 'knew no boundaries,' dies at 94 | CBC News

Michael Snow, a legendary Canadian artist who graced Toronto with two famous pieces of public art, has died.He was 94.Snow, born in Toronto in 1928, died on Thursday, according to Tamsen Greene, senior director of New York's Jack Shainman Gallery, which represented him.Snow studied at the Ontario College of Art, now called Ontario College of Art and Design University.

Dezeen Debate features SANAA's "overlapping" Sydney Modern extension to Art Gallery of New South Wales

The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Debate newsletter features SANAA's extension of the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney.Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.Architecture studio SANAA has extended Sydney's Art Gallery of New South Wales with rectangular pavilions.Set to open this weekend, the Sydney Modern volumes cascade down a hillside overlooking Sydney Harbour's Woolloomooloo Bay.
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Winery and Brewery Day Trips on the Silver Line - Washingtonian

In addition to connecting DMV residents with Dulles Airport (53 minutes from Metro Center on a recent trip), the new Silver Line extension opens up a world of possibilities for those looking to escape the city without having to rent a car or spend hundreds of dollars on rideshares.Notably, some of Northern Virginia's wineries and breweries are now not much more than a train ride and a quick cab away.

Metropolitan Police break into Soho gallery Laz Emporium to find distressed woman' is art installation

P olice officers broke down the doors of an art gallery owned by Banksy's former agent to help a woman slumped over a table - to find it was a work of art.The Met took a distress call on November 25 and rushed to Laz Emporium in Soho where they saw what looked like an unconscious woman.But it turned out Kristina' was actually made of packing tape and foam filler, and not actually a person at all but an artwork that gallery owner Steve Lazarides had commissioned.
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