The Story of Eames Furniture

Gaga's PSA, gadget style, Barbara Kruger in NYC and more in this week's web roundup

Designers and modern furniture fans alike will no doubt want to get their hands on The Story of Eames Furniture, a new book that documents the rise of the designers behind the most iconic and timeless furniture pieces in our history.

Barbara Kruger Downtown New York

Gaga's PSA, gadget style, Barbara Kruger in NYC and more in this week's web roundup

In anticipation of the Whitney’s new location in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district, the museum commissioned three artists to create installations on the site. Currently Barbara Kruger’s trademark black-and-white text delivers striking messages to passersby on the Highline.

Door Wedge

Gaga's PSA, gadget style, Barbara Kruger in NYC and more in this week's web roundup

The Artist and His Model points us to the clever Door Wedge, designed by Singapore-based studio The Bureau. Converted hardback books, the wedges were created as part of a recycling and repurposing project and are actually strong enough to stop slamming doors.