The Core77 NY Design Week Guide - 2009

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Javits Center

ICFF
May 16-18, 10-5 p, May 19, 10-4 p
Opening Party: May 16, 7-9 p at MoMA
11th Avenue between 34th & 39th Streets (map)
icff.com
ICFF Programs
Design Deutschland 09
May 16, 11a-12n
This roundtable on the current state of German design features leading representatives from both sides of the design-manufacturing equation discussing the zeitgeist from their various points of view.

Front with Brooke Stoddard
May 16, 2-3p
Brooke Stoddard chats with the design collective Front, known for their provocative and ironic approach to product design.

Michele de Lucchi with Paola Antonelli
May 17, 2-3p
MoMA senior curator Paola Antonelli chats with architect and designer Michele de Lucchi.

Design Entrepreneurs: Innovate
May 18th, 10a-5p
Metropolis explores the role of innovation in architecture, design, education, business, materials, technology and history.
icff.com
Designboom Mart
May 16-19
Designboom will host a group exhibition of international design professionals from around the world. Visitors are able to buy design souvenirs and limited edition pieces (priced from: $10 USD - $100 USD) directly from the designers themselves.
dbmart_newyork_icff_209.html

Meatpacking District

Welcome Center at The Standard Hotel
May 14-17, 11a-6p
Reception: May 17, 4-7p
848 Washington St. (map)
New York's newest hotel, The Standard New York welcomes guests to the Meatpacking District. Pick up your event guide at the outdoor plaza and begin exploring the events and exhibits throughout the neighborhood.
www.meatpacking-district.com
The 414 Gallery
May 15-17, 11a-8p
414-18 West 14th St. (map)
Design 09 presents a pop-up gallery featuring a collective of international designers and world-renowned architects and also serves as our hub. Participants include: designboom, IDSA, IDEA Brazil, Iceland Design Center, F.I.T., Polshek Partners, Lo-Tek and ICrave and CLI Group.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Equilateral 09:02
May 15-17
May 17th, 6-9p
414 West 14th St (map)
Equilateral is a unique environment where three creative forces intersect: product design, fashion and architectural lighting.
idsanyc.com
www.meatpacking-district.com
NY Local: presented by Designboom
May 15-17, 11a-8P
Reception: May 17th 6-9p
414-418 West 14th Street, The 414 Gallery (map)
NY Local is an exhibition curated by designboom and presents the work of some of the big apple's best transplants, expats, design veterans and rising stars.
designboom.com
Fresh from Brasil
May 15th-17th, 11a-8p
Reception: May 17th, 6-9p
414-18 West 14th St. (map)
Introducing the hottest IDEA/Brasil award winners in their NYC premier.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Ceramic Tiles of Italy 2009 Design Competition Showcase
May 15-17, 12-6p
Reception: May 17, 6-9p
414 West 14th St. (map)
Ceramic Tiles of Italy will host a special satellite exhibit, designed by Phu Hoang Architects, in addition to their pavilion at ICFF. On display will be a mixture of this year's winners including the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, Cooper Carry, and Baldinger Architectural Studio as well as an inspiring selection of projects from previous award recipients such as Bernard Tschumi and Rene Gonzalez.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Design '09 Closing Party
May 17, 6-9p
414-18 West 14th St. (map)
Join Surface magazine and MPDI for the first annual MPD Design wrap party in the exhibit and lounge space on Sunday evening, featuring live music and complimentary cocktails.
www.meatpacking-district.com
A Conversation with Andre Balazs and Julie Iovine
May 14th, 6-8:30p, by invitation only
848 Washington St. (map)
Architect's Newspaper present hotelier Andre Balazs and design editor Julie Iovine in the High Line room of the Standard Hotel for the Design '09 kick-off conversation and cocktail party.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Playful: New Finnish Design
May 15-18, 12-6p
Reception: May 15, 5p
Gansevoort Plaza (map)
An outdoor exhibit of Finnish design presented in shipping containers. Explore the newest design from Finland placed in shipping containers set in Gansevoort Plaza, and in a string across 13th Street leading up to The Standard Hotel.
www.playfuldesign.net
Playful: Meet the Designer
May 15-16, 6-9p, May 18, 2-6p
Gansevoort Plaza (map)
PLAYFUL designers will present and talk about their works on display within the shipping containers in the Gansevoort Plaza.
www.playfuldesign.net
Playful: Young Minds at Work
May 16 1-4p, May 17 1-4p
Gansevoort Plaza (map)
Creativity is an inherent characteristic of the human mind. PLAYFUL encourages New York kids to use their imagination and to find their inner architect, inventor, and designer in two open workshops, Builders of the Future and Solar Beepers.
www.playfuldesign.net
Abingdon 12 Presents The Gleaners
May 15-16, 1-8p; May 17, 12-6p
Reception: May 14, 6-9p
613 Hudson St. (map)
An array of architecture-minded pieces for the home with a heavy emphasis on recycled and repurposed items.
www.abingdon12.info
Bond: BeLowTech at Milk Gallery
Reception: May 17, 5-10p
450 West 15th St., Milk Gallery (map)
Cocktail Reception Featuring 10 New Projects that address complex problems through a lens of simplicity and invention.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Tents at Trina Turk
May 14-17 11a-6p
Reception: May 17 4-7p
67 Gansevoort St. (map)
Trina Turk's solution to changing in style under the sun was inspired by summering in the French Rivera. The tents were created using her brightly colored prints on an acrylic indoor/outdoor fabric exclusively for Schumacher. Swim Cabanas designed by Joel Woodard.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Claesson Koivisto Rune Illuminated at Design Within Reach
May 15, 16, 18, 19: 11a-7p; May 17: 12-7p
Reception: May 17 5-7p
408 West 14th St. (map)
We've partnered with lighting company Wastberg to present an exhibition by Swedish architects Marten Claesson, Eero Koivisto and Ola Rune. From May 16-19, their architectural models will be illuminated by the products they designed for Wastberg. RSVP for the reception on Sunday, May 17 to west14th@dwr.com.
www.dwr.com
Sweet Tooth
May 14-17 11a-6p
Reception: May 17, 4-7p
675 Hudson St. (map)
Artist Nathaniel Schoen combines the his primal and tactical experience of mixing materials and desires will bring out the child in all of us.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Royal Botania Street Lounge
May 16-17, 11a-7p
Spice Market Square (map)
Relax in style, in the newly created cobblestone island-turned-outdoor lounge. Royal Botania presents signature pieces from their new collection of modern all-weather furniture.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Soft Construction without Boiled Beans at Moschino
May 14-16 11a-7p, May 17 12:30-
Reception: May 17, 4-7p
401 West 14th St. (map)
A wilting furniture installation plays homage to Salvador Dali.
www.meatpacking-district.com
Vitra
May 16-19, 11a-7p
Reception: May 17, 4-7p
29 Ninth Ave. (map)
Swiss vanguard design institution, Vitra, and Parsons the New School for Design announce a collaboration on a student design competition kicking-off during the 2009 ICFF. The competition, which will ask 14 Parsons students to design personalized vignettes, will be showcased and open to the public at the Vitra Showroom in the Meatpacking District for the duration of ICFF from May 16 to 19.
www.meatpacking-district.com

Soho

Cassina
Reception: May 16, Saturday, 6-9p
151 Wooster Street, Cassina (map)
New showroom and new product presentation.
www.cassinaUSA.com
Design House Stockholm and Property
May 18th, 6-9p
14 Wooster Street, Property (map)
A cocktail party to celebrate the new Design House Stockholm shop-in-shop located in Property. RSVP to rsvp3@bdeonline.biz or 212-353-1383.
www.designhousestockholm.com
Premiere of the Candy Collection by David Rockwell for DESIRON
May 16th, 7-10p
151 Wooster St., Desiron Showroom (map)
Frank Carfaro, Founder and Creative Director of DESIRON, invites you to premiere his latest collaboration, the Candy Collection by David Rockwell for DESIRON. Join us for a night of live music, cocktails, and sweet design. RSVP required for entrance, rsvp@desiron.com or 212.353. 2600 x100.
www.desiron.com
Blu Dot
May 16th, 6-9p
140 Wooster St. (map)
Join Blu Dot in launching a limited edition of the Real Good chair in copper and celebrating their new SHILF shelving system.
www.bludot.com
Illustrated Sound @ DWR:Tools for Living
May 16-June 30
Reception: May 16th, 7-9p
142 Wooster St., DWR: Tools for Living Store (map)
Students from Parsons the New School for Design will illustrate the DWR: Tools for Living storefront windows on May 7. The display will be up through May 19, and we'll host a reception on May 16, where you can enter to win a medium Geneva Sound System with a one-of-a-kind Gelaskin cover designed by a Parsons student. Vote for your favorite cover at www.genevasoundcontest.com. RSVP for the reception to tflsoho@dwr.com.
www.dwr.com
Kartell: What a Wonderful World
Cocktails: May 18th, 6-9p
30 Greene St., Kartell Showroom (map)
60 years of innovation, design and creativity to accompany the wonderful journey of life. RSVP: rsvp4@bdeonline.biz.
www.kartell.com
400 Years Later--CITE goes Dutch
May 16-June 14th, M-S:11a-7p, Sun:12p-6p
Opening Reception: Saturday May 16, 6-8p
131 Greene Street, CITE showroom (map)
1609: The Dutch Discover New York -2009: New Yorkers Discover Dutch Design
The exhibit presents everything from furniture and tabletop objects to jewelry by 23 emerging Dutch designers and manufacturers and 1 photographer. Curated by Studio Jan Habraken and Alissia Melka-Teichroew. RSVP for Opening Reception: 400years@byamt.com
www.citenyc.com
123 at Moss
May 17-June 27
Reception: May 17 & 18, 6-8p
150 Greene Street, Moss (map)
This 3-part exhibition from Moss features Bavaria by Studio Job, .MGX by Materialise and To Be Continued by Julien Carretero.
www.mossonline.com
Secret Natures at Droog
May 16-June 30
Reception: May 16th, 6:30-8:30p
76 Greene Street, Droog Store (map)
Hidden clutter, hidden meaning, hidden functions and hidden value all become illuminated at Droog New York's first event and exhibition since its opening in February. Visit the Droog store and view pieces by established and up & coming designers FormaFantasma, Chris Kabel, Nacho Carbonell and Luc d'Hanis & Sofie Lachaert. 21 and over only, RSVP required: droog@hlgrp.com
www.droog.com
10 Years of Fuorisalone: Design Through the City of Milan 1999-2008
May 15th, 6-8:30p
50 Greene Street (map)
A brief presentation on the history of Fuorisalone followed by a cocktail reception. RSVP to rsvp10@bdeonline.biz or 212-353-1383.
Mandacaru Blow Up: A Window Project by The Campana Brothers
May 18th, 6-8p
130 Greene Street, Alessi Soho (map)
A cocktail event to celebrate an extraordinary traveling window installation by the Campana Brothers. RSVP to rsvp1@bdeonline.biz or 212-353-1383.
www.campanas.com.br
Artemide Presents KarimLuce with DJ Kreemy
May 18th, 6-8p
46 Greene Street, Artemide (map)
Join us for a one-of-a-kind party! Karim Rashid a.k.a DJ Kreemy will be pleased to entertain you with his music while you discover our illuminating design products, including the ones he designed! RSVP: rsvp7@bdeonline.biz, 212-353-1383.
www.artemide.us
Moooi @ B&B Italia
May 16-19, 11a-7p
Opening Reception: May 15, 6:30-8:30p. Invitation only.
138 Greene St (map)
Permanent Moooi display opening at B&B Italia, featuring items long awaited in the US, like Dear Ingo and Horse Lamp, and new designs just launched in Milan, such as the Brave New World Lamp by Freshwest.
www.moooi.com
Moroso
May 16-19
Opening Reception: May 17 & 18, 6-8p. Invitation only.
146 Greene St. (map)
Join us at Moroso Outdoor for ICFF. A special installation by artist Kim Beck celebrates new designs from Patricia Urquiola, Tord Boontje, Ron Arad and others in our SoHo showroom.
www.morosousa.com
Lit Up: Wastberg at DWR
May 15-19
Reception: May 16, 7-9p
110 Greene St., Design Within Reach SoHo Store (map)
DWR introduced Wastberg lighting to the American market and is honored to celebrate their compelling and innovative work with an installation from May 16-19. On May 16, come by the Studio for a reception and a chance to see the collection and prototypes by Ilse Crawford, James Irvine, Michael Young and others. RSVP to soho@dwr.com.
www.dwr.com
Valcucine
May 15th, 7-10p
66 Crosby St., Valcucine (map)
Celebrate the debut and sample the delights of Valcucine's Riciclanta sustainable slow food kitchen.
www.valcucinena.com/
Destination: Brazil
May 14, 6-8p
81 Spring St., MoMA Design Store (map)
Celebrate the launch of a new product collection highlighting products from brazilian designers.
www.momastore.org
Areaware + Kiosk ICFF Party
May 16, 7-10p
95 Spring Street, 2nd Floor (map)
Celebrate the 21st annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair with Areaware and Kiosk. RSVP: rsvp@areaware.com
www.areaware.com
somethinganythingnothing
May 16-20th, 12-8p Opening: May 16 6-9p
405 Broome Street, Matter (map)
Matter invites you to view the latest additions to their collection from Established&Sons, Anything and Matter. RSVP by May 10: 2009@mattermatters.com
www.mattermatters.com
InDisposed
May 15 - 16, 18-20th, 10a-6p
180 Varick St., Suite 1610, Studio-X (map)
An off-site design exhibition that highlights the twin dichotomies that define contemporary design today: sustainability versus wastefulness, and preciousness versus mass production.
www.indisposednyc.com
Tom Dixon: Utility
May 16th, 11a-2p; May 17-18, 11a-4p
311 W. Broadway, Soho Mews, Penthouse E (map)
An installation of designs from the new 2009 collection.
www.smlpond.com
www.tomdixon.net
Dwell Magazine Party at the Tom Dixon Apartment
May 17th, 5:30-7:30p
311 W. Broadway, Penthouse E (map)
Dwell is pleased to join forces with Tom Dixon to host an event to meet the Dwell team during ICFF in NYC. Invitation only.
www.smlpond.com
www.tomdixon.net
www.dwell.com
Waza Exhibition/Objects of Desire: Historical Japanese Art Forms Reinterpreted in the Modern Era, a TOTO Thought Leader Colloquium
May 16-29, M-F, 10a-5p, ICFF extended: S-Sn, 11a-5p
Colloquium and Cocktails: May 18th, 5-9p
 25 Mercer St. (map)
Waza Exhibition features Japan inspired high-art designs. TOTO Thought Leader Colloquia present fresh, provocative perspectives on non-traditional topics to serve as catalysts for innovative, "stretch thinking" on the part of both presenters and attendees. RSVP: marketing@totousa.com
www.totousa.com
Soft is the New Cool
May 16-19, S-Sn: 12-6p, M-T: 10a-6p
Opening Party: May 16, 7-10 p
 447 Broadway, 5th floor, Hungarian Cultural Center (map)
The Hungarian Cultural Center presents 17 emerging Hungarian Designers.
www.extremelyhungary.com
Ruckercorp Openhouse + Rooftop Drinks
May 15th, 7p-late
 138 Baxter Street, 4th floor (map)
Chris Rucker has been designing his ruckercorp line for the last 8 years. On display will be his collection of prototypes and one-offs from over the years. Drinks, BBQ and more work will be enjoyed on the rooftop.
www.ruckercorp.com
M2L/Montis
May 18th, 6-9p
 62 Greene Street, Trespa Design Centre (map)
View the latest designs from Montis including their new sectional couch 'Domino' and easy chair 'Lazy Bastard.' They will also be raffling off the one-of-a-kind Montis Butterfly chair, designed by Gerard van den Berg and specially made for the Iconic Finds Holland event.
www.m2lcollection.com

Brooklyn

Lost & Found at Spring
May 16- July 31, T-S: 12-7p, ICFF extended hours: Sun 11a-6p, M 2-7 p
Artist's Reception: May 17th, 11a-2p
126A Front St. (map)
Wasted and gained; missed and discovered; failed and experienced - searching for clues in design and art. We keep time; get organized; make lists and draw maps; we reclaim our place; protect our identity and show our feelings; we fill in the empty spaces and hold on to memories. Curated by Anna Cosentino and featuring work from 5.5 designers, Gregoire Abrial, Random International, and more.
www.spring3d.net
MPS Presents RE/BUILD: A Collaborative Design Exhibition
May 16-19, 12-5p
Opening Reception: May 15th, 7p-12a
1066 Manhattan Avenue, The Gallery 1889 (map)
RE/BUILD is an exhibition of new work designed by New York artists and designers and then fabricated from a variety of repurposed materials in limited time in the MPS shop. The exhibition highlights what happens when visionary designers join forces with a manufacturer who has the capabilities to bring ideas to life.
www.thegallery1889.com
A&G Flea
May 16-19th, 12-7p
Opening: May 18th, 6-10p
111 N 6th St. (map)
Come celebrate with us as A&G MERCH launches a new section of the store called A&G FLEA. This section of branded pop up shops are from great Brooklyn craftspeople, furniture makers and artists.
aandgmerch.com
Souvenir Shop and Editions @ The Future Perfect
May 16-19th, 12-7p
Opening: May 18th, 6-10p
115 N 6th St. (map)
Souvenirs and limited editions from American designers exclusive to The Future Perfect.
thefutureperfect.com
UHURU @ Eastern District Opening
Sunday, May 17th, 7-10p
43 Bogart Street, Eastern District (map)
ICFF Reception party for Uhuru featuring an installation of the Standard chair.
www.uhurudesign.com
Jungle Design NYC Dutchtub Premier + Party
Sunday, May 17th, 1-7p
61 Kent Avenue, Jungle Design (map)
In conjunction with the 21st annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at the Jacob Javits Center Jungle Design is inviting the public to our DutchTub premier party at our Williamsburg garden design and furniture lot.
www.dutchtub.us
Highlights - 10 Years in Brooklyn
May 16-19, S:1-7p, Sn: closed, M-T:10a-5p
181 North 11 Street, Studio 206, SONIC Design (map)
Brooklyn based industrial designer Klaus Rosburg opens the doors to his studio. Visitors will gain unique access to the creative process and making of his diverse designs, ranging from high-tech lighting and products to eco-experimental furniture and packaging.
www.sonicny.com
The Candela Structures: A NYC History Mystery
May 16-June 28, S-Sn: 12-6p
370 Metropolitan Ave., City Reliquary (map)
Originally built for the 1964 World's Fair and still standing along the Flushing Bay waterfront, the Candela Structures are among New York's quirkiest, most distinctive architectural forms. The Candela Structures: A New York City History Mystery, a new exhibition produced by journalist Paul Lukas and architect Kirsten Hively, tells the story of these underappreciated fiberglass structures and the surprising degree of mystery and misinformation surrounding them.
www.candelastructures.org

Chelsea, Flatiron, East Village & LES

Purpose and Worth: American Design Club at DWR
May 15-19
Reception: May 18th, 6-8p
903 Broadway, Design Within Reach Flatiron (map)
We'll honor the future of design with a window installation of furniture and housewares curated by members of the American Design Club, a group of emerging designers whose mission is to heighten awareness of American design talent. View the installation May 16-19 or join us for the cocktail reception with music from DJ Toy Baron (Chad Phillips, creative director of Kidrobot). RSVP to flatiron@dwr.com.
dwr.com
Fabrica presents "Imaginaires"
May 18-21, 12-6p
235 Bowery, 7th Floor, New Museum Sky Room (map)
Benneton's Fabrica Center presents Imaginaires, A collection of ceramic objects and accessories curated by sam baron. flora and fauna transform into extraordinary objects designed by Fabrica's international team of young designers.
www.fabricafeatures.com
www.newmuseum.org
www.surfacemag.com
Emerging Design at Ligne Roset
May 16-19
250 Park Avenue South, Ligne Roset (map)
Join Ligne Roset for an exhibition of young design talent. Place your winning bid on a unique piece by Philippe Nigro during the silent auction, proceeds to benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS.
www.ligne-roset-usa.com
Blocks + Fireflies presented by Harry Allen and Gaia & Gino
May 15th, 6-10p
207 Avenue A (map)
Harry Allen Design and Gaia & Gino cordially invite you to celebrate the launch of two new projects during the ICFF. On view in the Harry Allen Design showroom will be Harry's new series of Block Vases for Gaia & Gino and an installation of Harry's most recent studio creation, the Firefly lamp.
www.harryallendesign.com www.gaiagino.com
Tablefights
May 16, 6-9p
317 Tenth Avenue, Magnan Projects Gallery (map)
A diverse group of artists and designers from around the country build fully automated, remote controlled, fighting tables that compete for ultimate supremacy in a splinter thirsty showdown of furniture mayhem.
www.tablefights.com
Karim + Slide
May 17th, 5-7p
137 W. 19th St., Karim Rashid Shop (map)
Please join Karim for refreshments and a preview of his new outdoor furniture line designed for Slide. RSVP: rsvp@karimrashid.com
www.karimrashid.com
Pratt/TerraCycle Upcycle Design Competition
May 16-19
Reception: May 18th, 7-10p
139 Avenue A, Sustainable NYC (map)
The TerraCycle "UPCYCLE!" Design Competition challenged Pratt Institute art and design students to take materials headed for the landfill and transform them into new products for the home. The top entries from the competition will be on display at Sustainable NYC.
www.sustainable-nyc.com

Midtown

McMasterpieces
May 16-18, 1-6p
20 W. 29th St., 8th floor, Ace Hotel (map)
13 NYC designers present new furniture creations made entirely of parts and raw materials from McMaster-Carr.
Material ConneXion Open House + Neal Small: A Retrospective
Exhibition Hours: May 15, 18: 9a-6p; May 16-17, 10a-5p Party: Saturday, May 16th, 4-7p
60 Madison Ave (map)
Browse the new library at Material ConneXion's new location. Also on view: Neal Small: A Retrospective
www.materialconnexion.com
A Week in Your Life
May 18th, 6:30-9:30p
106 W 29th St., The Art Director's Club (map)
13 creatives describe a week of their lives in images and text on the pages of the new Moleskine Folio. This event is curated by I.D. Magazine and contributors include Michael Graves, Seth Godin and Yves Behar. Invitation Only.
Model Citizens NYC 2009
May 16 - 18. 11a-6p
Opening reception: May 16, 5-7p
475 10th Ave., Exit Underground(map)
Made up of independent designers as well as design related business partners, Model Citizens includes all of the individuals who, together, represent a sustained model of productivity within the design industries. We recognize that without risk there is no innovation, without trust there are no new relationships or opportunities, and without a commitment to new approaches to design practices we create nothing. Model Citizens takes a community-based approach to creating opportunities for the independent designers and their business partners to generate viable economic solutions.
www.modelcitizensnyc.com
Save, presented by Lello Esposito and Viromare
May 16-19, 12-6p
Cocktails: May 18th, 6:30-8:30p
22 E. 38th Street, Alta Cucina (map)
"Save" reinterprets the piggybank as a come back to elementary rituals and as an answer to the sense of instability of recent times. The piggybank represents a reliquary, an amulet against bad luck, a talsiman to look at for fortune and hope. RSV: info@viromare.com.
www.viromare.com
DDC Showroom's Annual Closing Party
May 18, 6-9p
181 Madison Ave, Domus Design Collection (map)
DDC Showroom annual Design Week celebration with the Savannah College of Art and Design showcase and auction of student tabletop designs. Proceeds to benefit the SCAD Scholarship Fund.
www.ddcnyc.com
AF New York Presents "NYC"
May 18, 6-8p
22 W. 21st St., AFNY (map)
Debut of NYC, book and photography exhibition of Mark Craemer, including a booksigning and reception.
www.markcraemer.com/nyc/
www.afnewyork.com
Japan Brand Pop Up Shop
May 18-30, M-S: 11a-6p
10 W. 56th St.(map)
Felissimo Design House cordially invites you to a private shopping event for the launch of our JAPAN BRAND Pop Up Shop.
www.felissimo.com
Opening Night at the A&D Building with Interior Design Magazine
May 18, 6-9p
150 E. 58th Street (map)
The IV edition of Opening Night at the A&D Building features a building-wide happening with parties and events in its 40 luxury home furnishings, kitchen, bath and building product showrooms. New product introductions by: B&B Italia, Boffi A&D, Hastings Tile & Bath, Holly Hunt, Poliform and many others. RSVP: http://www.adbuilding.com/openingnight/rsvp.cfm
www.adbuilding.com
Rapple/Rap Design @ The Italian Cultural Institute of New York
May 15-30
Opening Reception: Friday. May 15, 6p
686 Park Ave (map)
A selection of paintings, sculptures and design works will be on view at the Italian Cultural Institute. This is Chiara Rapaccini's first exhibition in New York.
www.chiararapaccini.com/
Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics
May 6 - September 13, W-Sn: 11a-6p, Th: 11a-9p
2 Columbus Circle, The Museum of Arts and Design(map)
Object Factory: The Art of Industrial Ceramics is the first major U.S. museum exhibition to survey contemporary innovation in industrial ceramic production and the renaissance of ceramics in art and design today.
www.madmuseum.org
Design for a Living World
May 14-January 4, M-F: 10a-5p, S: 10a-6p, Sn: 12n-6p
2 East 91st Street, Cooper-Hewitt (map)
Ten leading designers have been commissioned to develop new uses for sustainably grown and harvested materials in order to tell a unique story about the life-cycle of materials and the power of conservation and design. The featured designers and places include Yves Behar/Costa Rica; Stephen Burks/Australia; Hella Jongerius/Mexico; Maya Lin/Maine; Christien Meindertsma/Idaho; Isaac Mizrahi/Alaska; Abbott Miller/Bolivia; Ted Muehling/Micronesia; Kate Spade/Bolivia; and Ezri Tarazi/China.
www.cooperhewitt.org

Tribeca

UHURU @ ROOM Party
May 16th, 7-9p
182 Duane St # A, ROOM (map)
Uhuru and Room join forces to showcase new design/build furniture with an emphasis on sustainability. RSVP: info@uhurudesign.com
www.uhurudesign.com

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