Art + Design in Miami: Comic Aggression

Disgruntled artists mingle the cute with the profane

Artists have plenty of cause for complaint: politics, sexuality, war, the commercialization of the art market. Too witty for sincere criticism, the discontents at Art Basel 2012 and surrounding Miami fairs decided to childishly air their respective gripes with obscene humor. The result isn’t the inflammatory art of old, but a comic voice that mocks the nature of societal outrage. See below for highlights of …

CH Gift Guide: High/Low

Ten gift picks for both the easy-to-please and big-time baller on your list

When it comes to gifting it’s the thought that counts, but we all know that budget factors pretty heavily into the equation as well. While we all wish we could shower everyone on our list with big-ticket treasures worthy of their wildest fantasies, sometimes the perfect present is actually within reach. Our holiday gift guide spans all ranges, with high- and low-priced options abounding in …

Word of Mouth: Istanbul

Five recommendations to kick off your Turkish sojourn

Though the Istanbul Design Biennial has come and gone, left in the wake is a metropolis refreshed by its burgeoning design community. The city of contrast may be known for traditionalism, but a growing international community is changing all of that, building a progressive urban culture alongside Byzantine ruins. Below you’ll find a handful of suggestions to begin your exploration of the continent-spanning megacity. Münferit …