Art of the Automobile in NYC

An exhibition and auction celebrating some of the rarest and finest motorcars in design history

Though a global front-runner in all matters of design and culture, New York City has missed out on a lot of America’s heavy car culture history and is regrettably unfit for traditional car exhibitions and auctions. In fact the city has been without a stellar car auction for over a decade. But this month, RM Auctions is delivering the most impressive car auction Manhattan has …

Mogo by Focal Upright

A portable, upright travel seat for active sitting

At only two lbs., furniture maker Focal Upright’s new Mogo seat is fully collapsible, entirely portable and—perhaps surprisingly—downright comfortable. It goes from transport mode to standing position in two easy steps, transforming from a light and tiny attached two-piece set into a chair. Its adjustable height pole allows for setting the right position and its base has a reversible nub for variations in hard and …

Patricia Urquiola: Time to Make a Book

The Spanish designer's first monograph celebrates her eclectic, experimental style

Championed for her eclectic eye and design style, Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola is one of the most sought-after minds in contemporary design. To offer a comprehensive look at her expansive portfolio of architectural projects and product designs, Rizzoli recently published Urquiola’s first monograph, “Time to Make a Book.” The charmingly titled tome presents prototypes, process images and sketches alongside polished studio imagery of her most …