Aroma Mortar and Pestle

Alessi's fresh take on one of the oldest kitchen appliances

The mortar and pestle is one of the most ancient utensils in the contemporary chef’s arsenal, and Eero Aarnio has given the classic grinder a makeover. Using smooth, playful curves reminiscent of his popular ’67 Ball Chair, Aarnio redefines the generally clunky mortar with a short cylinder base and a polished, ergonomic pestle. Aarnio designed this piece for Alessi, saying of his work there, “I …

Patterns That Connect: Social Symbolism in Ancient & Tribal Art

A comprehensive study of tribal art

American art historian Carl Schuster spent more than three decades traveling the world exploring tribal customs and patterns, gathering ancient tribal art and artifacts along the way. Though his goal was to illustrate the intrinsic human connection to artistic expression in an anthropological study, Shuster never managed to compile his research into a cohesive form. With the help of a fellow anthropologist, Edmund Carter, who …

Maharam Digital Projects at VitraHaus

Artist-designed digital wallpaper installations bring innovative beauty to interiors

New York interior textile supplier Maharam recently continued its foray into digital design with the newest edition of Maharam Digital Projects opening last month to coincide with Art Basel. The digitally-printed wallpaper patterns are installed at Weil am Rhein, Germany’s VitraHaus, where they are on display to the general public throughout the rest of the summer. VitraHaus, Swiss contemporary furniture company Vitra’s stunning Herzog & …