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Czech creative agency OKOLO and Depot Basel explore the human theme of collecting

Czech creative collective OKOLO (which includes CH contributor Adam tch) has hosted exhibitions like “Open & Drink!” (showcasing 24 design-forward bottle openers from around the world) and even designed a limited edition book on Italian furniture designer Carlo Mollino, complete with paper cut-outs. Now, they’re teaming up with the independent and self-initiated Swiss space Depot Basel for the second time to incite a discussion on …

The Influence of Furniture on Love

A 17th century farmhouse, where artists reside, is transformed into a living art gallery

Economist John Maynard Keynes isn’t necessarily the sort of person you think would inspire a contemporary art show—even if he did hang out with the Bloomsbury Group. But at the Wysing Arts Centre outside Keynes’ hometown of Cambridge, a new exhibition, “The Influence of Furniture on Love,” draws on an unpublished essay of his to explore the relationship between living space and creativity. The 1909 …

The Photographer’s Playbook

Ideas and anecdotes from some of the most talented image-makers in the business

In a time period in which people are taking (and sharing) an unprecedented number of photographs with ease and immediacy, the desire to take pictures has probably never been higher. A new book called “The Photographer’s Playbook”—edited by acclaimed photographers Jason Fulford and Gregory Halpern—provides a platform for enthusiasts and aspiring professionals to explore different ways to view and capture the world around them. The …