From the category archives:
Do you like handmade design? If so, you need to know about Boston Handmade.
Boston Handmade, founded by local photographic mixed-media artist Jessica Burko in 2007, is a consortium of handmade designers “who support one another in the pursuit of creativity made by hand.” There are currently over 25 member of Boston Handmade, from fields as diverse as [...]
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Iris Gallery, on Charles St since 2007, closed several months ago. But it wasn’t, as you’d suspect, another victim to the economy. No, Allison Collins closed Iris Gallery, in fact, because she needed more room – not a bad problem to have!
Iris Gallery is having a party to celebrate their re-opening at their new location, upstairs [...]
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…but it’s for a good reason!
When I should have been writing about the great designers I’m coming across, I’ve been working with Joyce — not just a blogger but also a freelance photographer and graphic designer — on designing and programming a new DesignBoston.org.
The basic layout is all set, but there’s still much to be [...]
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Merry Christmas!
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Earlier this week, I was priveledged to attend a preview of the lastest exhibit ‘Damian Ortega: Do It Yourself ‘ at the Insitute of Contemporary Art.
I have to say that there is something utterly fascinating about seeing a Volkswagon Beetle exploded in an all white space. It feels like something out of the Matrix. Ortega [...]
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South End Open Studios is this weekend. For all who are unfamiliar with Open Studios, it is an annual event that allows the public the opportunity to visit with South End artists in their workspaces and view/purchase their work. Over 250 artists are featured in this event.
This is a great opportunity to purchase art outside [...]
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ICFF 2009 was smaller than last year, surely due to the economy, but there was no shortage of imaginative, thoughtful designs.
Indeed, the amount of sustainable design at the show was greater than ever, and the pieces showed a great deal of both creativity and maturity. Below, here are 11 green designs, from floors to ceiling [...]
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The timing for this year’s ICFF unfortunately coincided with the opening of the South End Open Markets season. Luckily (for us), my friend Jenny Mackintosh was kind enough to write up her thoughts on the day.
Boston’s South End Open Market opened for the season this past Saturday, and of course, I had to get in [...]
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ICFF has come and gone but the show left both a lasting impression and a stack of press material to digest. Never fear for due diligence shall prevail and a complete rundown of this year’s hits is on the way.
In the meantime, check out some of the designers we met there:
Designer Jake Dyson (right) discussing [...]
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March 26 -29, 2009 at the Cyclorama in Boston’s South End
AD 20/21 showcases the best in fine art and furnishings with pieces ranging from Art Nouveau to Mid Century Modern. With over 35 different exhibitors, the pieces being displayed are sure to be unique and inspiring. There will also be a [...]
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