Standing 43 feet tall in the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, the Fireworks of Glass is the tallest permanent blown glass sculpture of artist Dale Chihuley in the world!
kontur vase ~ by normann copenhagen
I still love this organic, silicone, Kontur Vase designed by Mette Kargo Hvid for Normann Copenhagen! Priced at only $35, this is a score! Also, another great gift idea! Available @ 2modern.
neo ~ crochet with a rubber twist!
These modern bowls are crocheted by hand using neoprene rubber, a material which is primarily used in the plumbing, car & motorcycle industries. Italian design company Neo, has found a way to integrate this material into the fashion & housewares industries in a very clever and modern way! Priced pretty reasonably, these bowls would make a great gift for the gift-giving season! Available @ Gretal. Check out more from Neo!
Nomiya ~ A modern culinary, social experience with panoramic views of Paris!
Nomiya is an ultra modern restaurant with extraordinary ambiance, perched on the rooftop of the Palais de Tokyo and is described as unforgettable culinary bliss! It has an unobstructed front row seat to the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River and beautiful panoramic views of Paris! It's literally a rectangular box made of glass and steel that is about the size of a shipping container that houses a 12 seat dining room. This collaboration is an 'ArtHome' culinary project which was designed by artist, Laurent Grasso with the help of his brother/architect Pascal Grasso, hosted by the Palais de Tokyo, and commissioned by Electrolux. The Nomiya concept was inspired by the tiny Japanese restaurants/bars, with the purpose of recreating an intimate social experience that is focused around one communal table as to encourage quality conversation and interaction amongst patrons. Because of the limited seating, be sure to account for the required one month in advance reservation or you will be out of luck! If I make it back to Paris any time soon, Nomiya is an absolute must!
All cuisine done by Gilles Stassart and his team!
Watch the video timeline/documentation of the construction of Nomiya!
Watch footage as Laurent Grasso and company go through the Nomiya experience overlooking Paris, while Gilles Stassart & his team prepare a culinary delight!
Dale Chihuly's New Book Series ~ Featured Works ~ Modern Glass Art!!
Portland Press has just announced the launch of their new website! Portland Press publishes Dale Chihuly's books, videos, and DVDs; and presents Studio Edition Glass and Original Limited Edition Prints by Dale Chihuly. The site features Chihuly's newest book releases. The first three released in a series of ten, are Baskets, Putti, Chandeliers & Towers. Each book comes with a companion DVD that includes artist commentary on the history of each series, all approximately 15 minutes long. They begin shipping this week, just in time for the gift giving season!
If your in Seattle or Vegas early this November, you can catch Chihuly doing a lecture and book signing at the University Book Store in Seattle on the 5th from 6pm - 7:30pm and another book signing at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas on the 7th, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Modern Glass Art by Lino Tagliapietra
LinoTagliapietra is an Italian glass blower from Murano, Italy who is credited by Glass Masters around the world to be the best glass blower in the world! Dale Chihuly says that he is the best glass blower in the world that is still living! Often referred to as the Maestro of Glass, Lino's impeccable technique in the hotshop is unparelled! I have had the great pleasure of meeting Lino and watching him in action while I was the Education Coordinator at Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle. As an aspiring glass blower myself, these are some truely unforgettable moments! Lino has been to Pratt several times to teach an exclusive Summer Intensive course to accomplished glass blowers from all over. You literally need an extensive portfolio to qualify for the class. His work is remarkable and is shown in museums and galleries across the globe. Photos truely do not do his work justice!
Modern Lighting by Jeremy Cole
I just love these aloe inspired modern lighting fixtures from the Flora collection by designer, Jeremy Cole. The fixtures are made of beautifully hand crafted porcelain and are designed to give both direct and indirect light emissions, creating a stunning lighting effect and display. They come in several styles and sizes and are available in opaque white or noir, but can be custom ordered in a variety of colors.
