16 May 2008(Meatpacking)
Hotel Gansevoort Rooftop Loft - 18 9th Ave. (at 13th St.) New York, NY 10014 Ph. (212) 924 0510
Subway: A, C, E, L to 8th Ave.-14th St.
A Panel Discussion moderated by Samantha Nestor, Metropolitan Home Special Projects Editor.
Panelists include Benjamin Ortiz Noriega.
Hours: 5pm-6pm
16 May 2008(Tribeca)
174 Duane St. (btw. Greenwich & Hudson St.) New York, NY 10013 Ph. (212) 219 9243
Subway: 1, 2, 3, A, C to Chambers St.
Jim Oliveira, a newyorker artist, known for his dynamic “poured” paintings and his new furniture in limited edition presents multicolored sculptural forms ranging from a minimalist cube to a large scale bench.
Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm
Opening: 6pm-9pm
Exhibition: May 16th-June 7th
16 May 2008(Brooklyn / Williamsbourg)
58 N 3rd St. (btw. Kent & Wythe) Brooklyn, NY 11211 Ph. (718) 384 1369
Subway: L to Bedford Ave.
An original gastronomic event activating design through the experience of dining will run for three nights during ICFF at the Williamsburg restaurant and venue, Monkeytown. The show transcends the traditional design exhibition through a special six-course prix fixe menu engaging the unique characteristic of each piece. These original and limited edition works from emerging designers explore themes in dining from sensory perception, to dynamic presentation in plating, and traditions of the tablescape.
Event: 7:30pm-10pm
17 May 2008(SoHo)
146 Greene St. (btw. Prince & W. Houston St.) New York, NY 10012 Ph. (646) 274 6712
Subway: 6 to Spring St. or R, W to Prince St.
Moroso shows new products by Ron Arad including Wavy indoor outdoor chair and Misfits a six pieces playful modular design where no two edges meet at regular angles, and curves and pauses abound. It is upholstered in a Maharam fabric designed by Hella Jongerius called Layers. Products by Tokujin Yoshioka, including his Panna Chair, and Patricia Urquiola designer of the Moroso store. Also new designs from Milan 2008
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Opening night: 6pm-9pm
Invitation only. Strictly enforced
17 May 2008(SoHo)
150 Greene St. (btw. Prince & W. Houston St.) New York, NY 10012 Ph. (212) 204 7100
Subway: 6 to Spring St. and R, W to Prince St.
Robber Baron by Studio Job + Pyramids of Makkum (contemporary interpretations of the monumental 17th century flower pyramid) + Made by Bees (honeycomb vases by Tomas Gabzdil Libertiny and 40,000 bees).
Hours: Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm, Mon-Tues 11am-7pm
Opening night: 6pm-9pm
Invitation only. Strictly enforced
18 May 2008(Meatpacking)
410 W. 14th St. (btw. 9th & 10th Ave.), 2nd Fl. New York, NY 10014 Ph. (800) 319 8222
Subway: L to 8th Ave. or A, C, E at 14th St.
This curated timeline exhibit will highlight iconic modern masterworks from the Netherlands - spanning from the 20’s to today. Manufacturers/Designers featured will include: Rietveld, Gispen, Montis, Artifort and Arco. The Rietveld family, represented by Ries Seijer, Rietveld’s grandson and the director of their foundation, will be on hand to discuss a series of re-introduced Rietveld pieces never before available in the US market. Paul Vandenberg, founder of Montis as well as representatives from Artifort, Gispen and Arco will join Michael Manes of M2L on Sunday night to celebrate the exhibit.
Hours: Sat 12pm- 6pm, Sun 12pm-10pm, Mon 11am-6pm
Party: 5:30pm-9pm
18 May 2008(Meatpacking)
418 W. 13th St. (between 9th Ave. & Washington St.) New York, NY 10014 Ph. (212) 524 2800
Subway: L at Eighth Ave. or A, C, E at 14th St.
“The Fruit Cocktail Collection” by Michael Angelo for Flavor Paper features designs called Cherry Forever, Tutti Frutti, and B-a-n-a-n-a-s. Cherry Forever has recently been included in the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. A photography exhibit by Michael Angelo and installations by special surprise designers.
Hours: Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 5pm-7pm, Mon 1pm-5pm, Tues 12pm-7pm
Opening: 5pm-7pm
18 May 2008(Brooklyn / Williamsburg)
58 N 3rd St. (btw. Kent & Wythe) Brooklyn, NY 11211 Ph. (718) 384 1369
Subway: L to Bedford Ave.
An original gastronomic event activating design through the experience of dining will run for three nights during ICFF at the Williamsburg restaurant and venue, Monkeytown. The show transcends the traditional design exhibition through a special six-course prix fixe menu engaging the unique characteristic of each piece. These original and limited edition works from emerging designers explore themes in dining from sensory perception, to dynamic presentation in plating, and traditions of the tablescape.
Opening: 8pm
(SoHo)
405 Broome St. (btw. Centre and Lafayette St.) New York, NY 10013 Ph. (212) 343 2600
Subway: R to Prince St. or 6 to Spring St.
A selection of new, classic and editioned works will be on display from Areaware, Artek, Bocci, Castor, Cor Unum, Council, Established & Sons, Hivemindesign, Lindsey Adelman, Makkum, Michael Anastassiades, Studio Frederik Roijé, Thorsten Van Elten and others. Among works seen for the first time in New York will be the Drift Bench designed by Future Systems/Amanda Levete for Established & Sons Signature Collection and the new 21 Series lights designed by Omer Arbel for Bocci. The newly expanded downtown space is also now home to the Artek collection and select editions by Ettore Sottsass, De Makers Van and Marcel Wanders for Cor Unum.
Hours: Fri-Tue 12pm-8pm
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INTERNI Design Guide New York, in its 8th edition this year, is published in May for Design Week in New York. The guide is composed of two parts. Inside, on the ICFF International Contemporary Furniture Fair (exhibitors, exhibits, programs, awards, conferences), May 17-20, 2008. Outside, on the city, the neighborhoods and places of design.