Threshhold Bookends

Brendan Timmins combines unexpected materials into original geometric formations. These unique Threshold Bookends are meant to resemble a deteriorating facade, and are constructed from combo’d marble, steel and electric blue painted pine. Graphically fascinating objects unto themselves, these pieces are artful enough to sandwich even the most exquisite of hardcovers.

Inspired by Alchemy

Designers visit the theme of alchemy by mixing mathematics with magic

by Stefano Caggiano Design is all about making things more than they are initially—more efficient, more beautiful, more meaningful. In their work in improving reality, designers take care of all dimensions, from the functional, material ones to the aesthetic, conceptual ones. They are the ones who turn matter into meaning by shaping it into significant aesthetics. Designers can thus be compared to alchemists—the ancient “scientists” …

Doggy Radio

Cult-favorite Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara’s iconic lonesome puppy has taken on many forms throughout his work, from larger than life statue to magical storybook character. Having confessed dark memories of a real-life abandonment of his own childhood pup, Nara’s dog interpretations are said to represent the ideal of a permanent companion, stable and eternal, if not somewhat menacing to behold. Now, in collaboration with MoMA, …