A cube is filled with water and fish. Underneath is an array of ultra-violet lights (blacklights) that light up the fish from below. Because of the properties of UV light, the light source itself doesn't glow but only the light bounced off certain surfaces does. The fish are used as light reflectors, glowing as the UV light is bounced off them. An organic lighting system. Exhibited for Cliche ma..
‘pedestrian’ 2007 ‘shower’ 2007 ‘cyclops’ 2007 ‘sentinel (orange)’ 2008 ‘watchman’ & ‘sentinel (tusk)’ 2008 'trophy’ 2008 ryan johnson is a young artist born in karachi, pakistan who now lives and works in brooklyn new york. he recently closed his third solo show ‘watchmen’, displayed at new york’s guild & greyshkul gallery. http://www.guildgreyshkul.com
A series of erotic figurines by American artist Jessica Lichtenstein is on show at Gallery Nine5 in New York. Called Undressed, the installation displays over 25 semi-nude female characters in a range of scenarios from serving food, to sitting on the toilet, to fighting off miniature soldiers. The exhibition continues until 15 February. Here’s some information from the gallery: Gallery nine5 is ..
The Love Handles chair is a full-figured lounge chair inspired by the body’s hidden curves. It is a playful study in form and a nod to everyday beauty and imperfection. The chair’s subtle asymmetry, proportions, and cushioning offer surprising comfort and plenty of room to lounge, while its stable structure and durable frame ensure that people can freely engage with its various surfaces. The Lov..
Danish designer Per Weiss has created the Leash sofa for the Danish manufacturer, Innovation. The sofa is part of Innovation’s 2010 “One Room Living” collection that they will exhibit at the upcoming 2010 IMM Cologne furnishing show in Germany. from contemporist
Inspired by the life aquatic, this contemporary bathroom features a new ceramic tile collection by Italian designer Franco Pecchioli that’s sure to provide you with some great ideas. For your inspiration, we've included many images with the amazing tile designs ... Drenched in vivid oceanic shades of aquamarine speckled with black and white, the bathroom is bathed in the soothing tones of the de..
Italian designers Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi have created the Ghost lamp for Bonaldo. From Bonaldo: The Ghost lamp has a white polyethylene stem which forms a single whole with the base, and a white polycarbonate diffuser. Thanks to the light source inside the stem and the diffuser, Ghost illuminates the surrounding environment and delicately spreads the light upwards. Its soft lines make..
TECHNOLOGY: SLS MATERIAL: polyamide (nylon), stainless steel PRODUCT TYPE: pendant, mini triplet TOTAL HEIGHT: 200cm max. (single pendant yellow flex) ROSETTE: pendant 2.8cmH x 13cmØ mini triplet 79.2cmL x 9cmW x 2.7cmH SHADE: large 24cmØ, small 13.9cmØ COLOUR: white BULB: CE: 240V 50Hz 12V (incl. transformer) halogen 12V GY6,35 - max.50W large/20W small PRICE: FROM £2524 DELIVERY: up to 6 weeks..
Last summer, we fell in love at first sight with Kevin Krumnikl's pure and sophisticated furniture, which you can read about here. Now he is grabbing our attention again with 'Office', a desk with strangely familiar features. Yes indeed, it is a functional cow! Krumnikl Environment was set up in 2008 after Krumnikl finished his studies at the Academy of design in Stuttgart. He has had a professi..
Danish designer Tom Rossau has sent us some photos of him making one of his ST 903 lamps. Tom works mainly with natural wood veneers to create his contemporary sculptural lamps. All of his pieces are handbuilt in Denmark. from contemporist
