Before NYC rock icon Lou Reed passed away in 2013, he did not give instructions on how to handle the large collection of recordings, photographs, notes and other artifacts from his prolific career. His wife, Laurie Anderson, decided to donate the collection to an institution that would display it for the public—and to “present raw material and let people make up their own minds.” Two …
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Word of Mouth: Hobart
Modern art, pub grub, fine dining and more in the tiny island state
Whether you’re visiting Tasmania for Dark MOFO or simply to see what life’s like at the other end of the world, there’s a lot to do on this little Australian island. Hobart, the state’s capital, has a rich history despite a sometimes forgotten past and the undoubtedly inaccurate reputation that the destination was sweet but dull. Thanks to ever-changing whisky and wine industries, an exciting …
Word of Mouth: Malmö
We explore the seaside city through the lens of the creative minds at MoMA Design Store
Presented in partnership with MoMA Design Store
Across the water from another MoMA Design Store favorite, Copenhagen, lies Malmö. The third-largest city in Sweden, it’s less known than its sibling Stockholm, but since the construction of the striking Øresund Bridge, it has undergone huge growth. For design enthusiasts in particular, it continues to be a dynamic and exciting place to visit. It makes perfect sense then, that the knowledgable MoMA Design Store team frequently visits the …