Studio Visit: Surname Goods

Using ethically sourced lumber salvaged from all over New York, Tim Skehan and Steve Bukowski bring a new level of awesome to woodwork

In a world in which IKEA furniture is ubiquitous and lifestyle goods go in and out of style like a choppy tide, a company like Surname Goods is a breath of fresh air. Originally founded in Brooklyn in 2011 by Timothy Skehan and Steve Bukowski, Surname Goods specializes in making handcrafted wood products using reclaimed lumber all ethically sourced in New York. Now four years …

Yer So Bad: Dutch Artist Parra’s Solo Show

Inspired by graphic design and Pop Art pioneers, a collection of bold and bright works

Dutch artist Pieter Janssen aka Parra knows no boundaries in his work. Spanning the past decade, the Amsterdam-based artist has painted, drawn and sculpted his way into galleries across the world, and partnered with the likes of Nike and Stones Throw while running a successful clothing brand. He also started an old dude-focused skateboard company dubbed Tired and is dabbling in electronic music and video …

Mercedes F015

One part stage coach, one part Blade Runner—this concept car pushes the notion of Luxury in Motion

Tonight, in their International Consumer Electronics Show keynote, Mercedes presented a vision of future mobility. The F015 Luxury in Motion concept car addresses the idea that our most prized notions will be space and time. “The car grants access to the single most important luxury goods of the 21st century: privacy space and quality time” Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Daimler AG …