In conflict-ridden Palestine, the rich history of craftsmanship and design is sometimes overlooked. Newly minted cooperative Disarming Design From Palestine showcases the region’s unique wares and design talent, including olive wood carving and garment production using traditional materials with contemporary styling. A look at the cooperative’s workshops and process reveals a crop of talent seldom exposed to the wider design world with products that are …
As we continue to sync and shrink our personal devices, it’s clear the smartwatch industry will be an exciting space to watch. So far though, it seems that most designers are focused on the technological components, with less interest in aesthetics. To address this, Hungarian designer Gábor Balogh has taken a more conventional approach by marrying the handsome form of a classic wristwatch with the …
At the New York Historical Society, now through 15 June, famed photographer Bill Cunningham is presenting “Facades”—a project he has been working on for almost 37 years in conjunction with the late Editta Sherman. Cunningham spent years documenting “the Duchess of Carnegie Hall,” and her vintage fashion collections. Each image captures ensembles paired perfectly with architecture from the corresponding period. An epic 88 gelatin silver …
