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For a while I’ve been working on a research project for the upcoming Design Miami, which has me digging into the work of everyone from pioneer Charlotte Perriand to contemporary icon Hella Jongerius. To say it’s been inspirational would be a massive understatement. Design is such an important—though often overlooked—part of life, and these creative [...]

I recently had the chance to chat with Jim Drain as he preps for his new show “Drain Expressions” at PRISM gallery in Los Angeles. Our conversation touched on everything from Awesome Tapes from Africa to the enduring power of the GIF, but a girl’s got to keep some things to herself, right?

Takeshi Murata’s show Synthesizers at Salon 94 Bowery is one of the freshest I’ve seen in a long time. I talked to Murata from his Saugerties, NY, studio about the show. See what he had to say over at Art in America. If you’re around, you’ve got until Oct. 20 to check it out.

The Myth of Progress (Moonwalk)
Klara Lidén, Bodies of Society
New Museum, New York, May 6, 11:15 a.m.
Since the Gorilla Girls called out the Met and MoMA in 1985, critic Jerry Saltz has been one of the few people to speak out about the lack of visibility given to female artists. And he’s right; a New York [...]

This fine shot popped into my mailbox this afternoon, and while I’m totally loving the sunny, spring-like* feel, I’m equally bummed that the Roe Ethridge show it’s advertising is in France. Le sigh.
ROE ETHRIDGE
Curated by Anne Pontégnie
April 21 - September 2, 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, April 20, 6 - 8 pm
Le Consortium
Dijion, France
*Alright, on closer inspection [...]