Art Paris Art Fair 2014: Design

Perfume machines, pigeon feathers and more of our favorite pieces blurring the line between art and design

For the third time in Art Paris Art Fair‘s brief but compelling history, design was showcased alongside contemporary art; enhancing the intrinsic link and blurred lines between the two entities. Exhibited within the fair’s ArtDesign platform, the range of works included several impressive pieces culled from nine of the city’s select galleries and institutions. Below are a few highlights from this showcase of artists testing …

Baselworld 2014: Extreme Complications

Six inspiring pieces of otherworldly watchmaking

There are certain timepieces that not many individuals will ever actually own. A select group of collectors with plenty of disposable income may snatch them up—hopefully wearing them out and about every so often so that others have the chance to catch a glimpse of their brilliance. The following watches—that we were able to experience at this year’s Baselworld watch and jewelry exhibition—are such pieces; …

The 2014 Architizer A+ Awards Winners

The results are in: today 129 winners across 60+ categories from all over the world are announced

The second annual Architizer A+ Awards results are in, and 129 winners in more than 60 categories were announced today. Cool Hunting is proud to be a media partner with the global architecture awards program and applauds the work of the participants, the 300+ innovators who made up the jury and last but not least the public, who contributed their opinions to the popular vote. …