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20 x 200: The Economy of Art

20 x 200: The Economy of Art

Though I consider myself an art appreciator, I have a difficult time investing money in art. I've been known to plunk down a chunk of change for a great chair...
Japanese Typos, Curiosities, and Other Oddities

Japanese Typos, Curiosities, and Other Oddities

It is with a tremendous amount of love that I write this post, having just returned from one of the most eye-opening (if not wallet-opening) trips in my life: a...
New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

I was recently asked by USA Today to share my New Year's resolutions for 2009 as well as my thoughts on New Year's resolutions in general. As you may know,...
Blog as Storefront: Gizmodo Gallery Showcasing Technology as Art

Blog as Storefront: Gizmodo Gallery Showcasing Technology as Art

As a true tech-geek, I have been a long-time visitor of Gizmodo, a blog dedicated to highlighting gadgets, gizmos, and cutting-edge consumer electronics. The site is updated throughout the day...
Fashion Designers Reimagine the Christmas Tree

Fashion Designers Reimagine the Christmas Tree

Every year, big name fashion designers and architects create Christmas trees to be auctioned off for charity in Paris at the "Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs" event. The participating...
2008 MSLK Holiday Party

2008 MSLK Holiday Party

This year we bid 2008 farewell with the MSLK Holiday Party at our favorite burger joint: Pop Burger.While a massive rain thwarted our plans to check out the department store...
Chanel in Central Park

Chanel in Central Park

Marc, Sheri and I all attended the Chanel Mobile Art exhibit in Central Park this past weekend. To be honest, I didn't quite know what to expect. I had heard...
Japanese Design = Happy Customers

Japanese Design = Happy Customers

I have a love of Japanese candy, stationery, office products, house hold items, baubles, etc. Why -- because they make me happy. Of course this is already a heavily discussed...
Chasing Rainbows

Chasing Rainbows

Last week we attended the Cooper Hewitt National Design Awards. While all the attention was justifiably on the recipients, (my former boss, Michael Bierut of Pentagram received the Design Mind award and our friend,...
San Francisco Street Art

San Francisco Street Art

last week I stayed in San Francisco a few days longer to make the trip more worthwhile, and it was quite inspirational. Beyond the amazing weather, food, and people, SF...