Andrea Ferrari

I have admired the work of Photographer Andrea Ferrari for many years now and have included her photos in previous posts of mine - see here, here and here - but I thought that it was long overdue for her to have her own post.  With Editorial shoots for Elle Decor Italy and Domus magazines, she is a name to know in the interior photography world.

Andrea is a an Italian photographer with an incredible eye (a must if you are going to go anywhere in that industry). Her interior shots are simple and calm, however you can feel a little underlying edge to them which give each photo a little oomph. She really gets to photograph incredible places and spaces and captures their essence in a thoughtful and thorough manner.

 All photographs courtesy of Andrea Ferrari Photography

Msurizio Cattelan : All

I went to see the Maurizio Catellan : ALL at the Guggenheim Museum yesterday.  Before the exhibition I didn't know much about his work - and after having seen it I have to say while I understand and am a little more familiar with his work, a lot more research has to be done in order for me to get a real grasp on it! However, it was truly fascinating to see the works suspended in the rotunda of the Guggenheim like that. This suspension and method of presentation made it possible to see each piece from all angles which was very important to the artist and to the viewer in understanding each work.   I would recommend going and taking a look at the exhibition not just to see the works but to spend some time in the museum in such an interactive way - the spiral space allows a retrospective like this to work together, something not many other galleries can offer. Has anyone else seen it? Thoughts?

The nice thing was to see everyone gathered around the edge of the spiral looking into the rotunda. The architecture of the space really played an important role in the presentation of the exhibition and it was nice to see people interacting with it in such a positive and active way.

* Please excuse the photos, the camera on my blackberry isn't as great as I want it to be and I sadly left my real camera at home yesterday. 

Rees Roberts + Partners

Yesterdays "Inspired by" post on windows (see here) featured a house by Rees Roberts + Partners LLC and has actually inspired me for todays post. They are a Manhattan based company specialising in interiors and landscape design and their entire portfolio is stunning.  With works that have an incredible attention to detail, materiality and palette they create spaces that are crisp clean and modern.

They were published in the February edition of AD for a project in the Rockefeller Apartments on W54th street (see my post on the building, one of my favorite in this city) and it is for sure worth a read - see images 3 and 4a below for a sneak peek.  They are the sister company to Steven Harris Architects and between the two firms they really do create works that leave me breathless. Enjoy the eye-candy below and take a look at their extensive portfolio online because it is really worth a look - and I welcome any and all thoughts!

All photos courtesy of Rees Roberts + Partners LLC

Inspired By

WINDOWS! One of the most interesting architectural details for me is the execution, materiality and aesthetic of windows.  I love how they give views out - or in - and allow people a glimpse of "what is on the other side". Whether they offer panoramic views over a city, or let light in, I feel that they are one of the most important architectural feature in any space.

As we become more and more able to manufacture glass in larger and stronger pieces, the limits to how this material is used keep getting pushed.  For me the simple slim steel or iron profile of a frame with several glass panels is still the epitome of a modernist aesthetic, and one which I love. With this being said, an entire wall of glass to let light in and views out is a thing of beauty too. What is your preference?

Wit + Delight

Style By Emily Henderson & Defined By Design

Design Therapy

Jose Hevia Photography

Standing Elements

Standing Elements & Knight Moves

The Glass House

Plain English

Quintessentially New York

With all our travelling around and being home for the holidays we haven't had much of a chance to explore the city as we usually do. Last night however, we kept up our Friday night tradition - but with a twist.  For the holidays my husband received two tickets to Dizzy's Jazz Club at the Lincoln Centre and last night we went and had a fantastic time.  We had tickets to the 9:30 seating and were given a table front and centre, and lucky us because Jimmy Owens: The Monk Project was playing and they were superb.

The room is interesting with acoustic wood panelling creating these beautiful horizontal waves along the back wall and around the sides of the room. The backdrop to the stage is a panoramic view over Columbus circle and Central Park (facing East) - AMAZING!  We had a great time and highly recommend this evening out to anyone. Has anyone else been?