Weaving in the signature whimsical lines of fine artist Shantell Martin, Brooklyn-based Hoek’s limited edition desk organizer is functional art at its finest. Crafted from solid maple (or walnut), each piece in this 50-unit run has been finished by hand with sustainable oils. Hoek’s collaborative collection with Martin also includes an imaginative stool, bench, desk mat, coasters and an astounding 13-piece “Sum of The Parts” table series.
NYC’s Javits Center Opens Rooftop Farm Since 2014, the Jacob K Javits Convention Center has been home to the largest green roof in NYC, totaling 6.75 acres of greenery. Now, the venue has added a one-acre farm in order to supply ingredients to its kitchen, cutting the use of fossil fuels and carbon emissions. The farm, which officially launched in September, is expected to provide …
An icon of furniture design, Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda couch—first imagined in 1970 and reintroduced by B&B Italia in 2020—became a canvas for beloved artist Shantell Martin during Miami Art Week 2021. Martin brought her signature whimsical drawing style to an iteration of the sofa with white fabric during a live event, dressing the rounded design in stream of conscious illustration. Guests to the Italian luxury …
