Best from Wanted Design 2017
Out of all design shows happening in New York in May, Wanted Design is probably the least elitarian: you’ll hardly be able to define the crowd there, and it’s what …
Collective Design 2017
My relationship with art is complicated. I always had an issue understanding and hence appreciating unquantifiable matters: say, an expressionist painting or a sculpture made of street garbage. I’m very …
Inside Bristol Clock Museum
One of the largest collections of clocks and watches in the world is located some 2 hours away from Manhattan — in the historic district of Bristol, CT. The museum is housed …
On Hudson, a Secret Art Gallery at an Old School
A serene, almost abandoned town North of Hudson 2.5-hour ride from NYC may be an unlikely destination for an occasional explorer. For the most part the town of Kinderhook, the …
A Day in Kingston, NY
Recently I learned that Kingston was the capital of New York State for one short year, so when I was heading up there for a weekend exploration, I was prepared …
Inside New England Carousel Museum
Just off Bristol, CT there’s over 100 years of carousel art and history on view throughout the 33,000 square foot building with examples from turn of the century carvers like …
Wondering in Frenchtown, NJ
There’s a moment in the life of every to-be-creative town or neighborhood when the critical mass of tasteful and visually experienced individuals decide to act and create a new cultural hub. At a spark, …
Walking Exploration of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the most European US cities. Its rich history and attention to city details built up a live museum of wonderful type specimens, textures, and materials to …
Walking Exploration of Ridgewood, Queens
With an impressive architectural legacy and ever arriving younger culture class, Ridgewood transforms itself into a lively and wonderfully diverse playground. Although the area was originally farmed and settled by …
Making Notebooks at At Ace Hotel
There’s nothing more fascinating than learning how something you’ve been using for a long time is made. I couldn’t miss an opportunity to stop by at the Ace Hotel this …