Month: October 2009

October 12, 2009

Richard Avedon

Posted by Cath

Richard Avedon (1923-2004) has photographed some of the most significant and influential people of the 20th and early 21st centuries. These portraits have spanned the fields of culture, politics and literature. Avedon had an amazing eye for significant details to bring out the character of his subjects. The technical execution of his photographs are also quite something. Here are some of his works.

Bernard Buffet, painter, and wife Annabel Buffet, writer, Paris, January 27 1959

Samuel Beckett, writer, Paris, April 13, 1975

October 9, 2009

Spring Art Tour

Posted by Cath

If you are in Johannesburg this weekend you should attend Artlogic’s Spring Art Tour (8-11 October). The Spring Art Tour is a selection of cultural events- gallery openings, artist talks/walkabouts, design-related events etc. The programme also spotlights the best restaurants in Johannesburg. These events are happening in a variety of locations so check out their website for more information.

brodie-stevenson-nandipha-mntambo-praca-de-touros-i

Nandipha Mntambo, Praca de Touros (represented by Brodie/Stevenson)

dokter-and-misses_3

Dokter and Misses

October 9, 2009

Tree House

Posted by Cath

This beautiful two-storey private residence in Fire Island (USA) was designed by Bates Masi + Architects. The building is located in a grove of hollies and pines and the building reflects its organic surroundings. All exterior and interior wall surfaces and cabinets are rough cut cypress; the flooring is bleached oak. The second-storey level gives a view of the bay. Oh to live in fancy modernist tree-house…

bates-masi_2

bates-masi_7

October 9, 2009

Raymond Ackerman

Posted by Cath

Nicework is currently working on a book for the commercial architectural firm Bentel Associates International. The Bentel architects are responsible for designing and constructing the majority of Pick n’ Pay stores in South Africa amongst other things. I got to interview Raymond Ackerman (the founder and head of Pick n’ Pay) yesterday in Cape Town. He was a good interviewee and offered me biscuits.

Keep your eyes peeled for further developments on the Bentel book. Its going to be a show stopper.

October 9, 2009

…

Posted by Ross

October 7, 2009

Computer Command Clocks

Posted by Cath

For those who are fond of computers here is a clock perfectly suited to your time keeping needs. These little numbers are from P.H.A.G. (odd name for a store)

computer-key-clocks-PHAG

October 6, 2009

Do Not Disturb

Posted by Cath

Here is an interesting collection of do not disturb signs from various hotels.

hotels_1

October 5, 2009

Gobelins

Posted by Cath

Gobelins is an educational institute that is at the forefront of animation in France and the world. Each year their graduating students produce animated shorts for their final projects and each year they get a little better.

Check out their animations here

October 5, 2009

Hush Chair

Posted by Cath

Naughtone’s hush chair is sophisticated and clean design at its best. It is made from a moulded playwood frame that is then upholstered in CMHR foams, with both hardwood and steel leg options. I think the grey/yellow colour contrast is brilliant.

hush_1