The Roman design gallery Giustini Stagetti and Formafantasma have collaborated to create a very special collection ‘Delta’, curated by Domitilla Dardi, who is the design curator of MAXXI Architecture in Rome. A unique perspective on Roman design with a studied focus on historical elements, stripped and raw, leaving only essential lines and refined beauty. This is part of the gallery’s ‘Privato Romano Interno’ program curated by Emanuela Nobile Mino that, since 2012 with the first collection designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, commissions designers to use Rome as a source of inspiration for new furniture pieces. The delta of a…
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THE HEART OF A DIAMOND Named in honor of the ancient and mystical mines near the city of Hyderabad, Golkonda reflects those qualities of excellence within the diamond industry. We had the opportunity to meet with the founder and third generation diamond specialist to learn about Golkonda’s latest initiative. Stepping into their New York City office you are at once captured by the incredible and sparkling mineral specimens surrounding the space. In the midst of glittering fire, flashes of scintillation, and even a crystal throne, we had the pleasure to be greeted by the founder, Vinit Mehta, who graciously shared…
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In J. Lohmann Gallery’s first ever pop-up exhibition you can explore the Illustrious Movements. Also in a continuation of celebrating premiers, this will be the first time Copenhagen’s Sandra Davolio and London’s Merete Rasmussen, two of Europe’s foremost ceramic artists, will be exhibited in a show in the United States. Building on already accomplished international careers, Davolio and Rasmussen are taking design and craftsmanship to an even higher level creating some of the most innovative and fascinating new sculptural forms. Both artists will be present at the opening reception. Opening reception Thursday, October 13, 6-8 pm 156 Orchard Street, New…
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The acclaimed jewelry designer Temple St.Clair talks to us about her latest collection
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Here, behind closed doors, in a respectfully hushed room of jewelry connoisseurs their calm refinement belie the electricity of the auction proceedings as million-dollar bid raises fly by faster than the Gran Prix in a race to own some of the world's finest jewels.