The Salon: Art + Design Fair

     50 + exhibitors from around the world exhibiting the finest of 20th century and contemporary art and design from 1890 to present along with major works of ethnographic art and antiques.

Moderne Galley shows Geva Goldner's two interesting pieces. The artist were at the show and explained his works which was more interesting. Photo above....


Kraemer Gallery, is the one of oldest french antique galleries in Paris, France, shows finest French 18th century pieces. The galley is in business for six generations which was quite interesting.  I loved the gambling chair. It reminded me of my furniture history class from my college year.

Galerie Chastel-Marechal shows unique lighting fixtures.

Photo below;

Gallery Seomi shows a furniture piece is made of mother pearl by Myungsun Kang. It has stunning beauty and ergonomic shape back was quite comfortable to sit on... Photo left








Rest of them are remarkable pieces from the show.

IFPDA 2014

     If you are an art lover, you love to have a well known artist art works. You will love to check the IFPDA/printfair/2014 out. From Pablo Picasso to Keith Haring, there are many remarkable print works. There are two special print works which caught my attention: Japanese print works and German expressionist print works. Also, it was interested to see many well known artists' works in Europe since it is hard to see them many art fairs in New York or other cities in US.

IFPDA Foundation at Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue & 67th Street on Wednesday, November 5, and runs from November 6 through November 9.

 Keith Haring and William Baziotes' work

Edward Bawden's work

 German Expressionists works

Spin Ceramics in NYC

     As most know, people from all over the globe became enamored with Chinese porcelain works during the 17 th century. Artisans in the international community worked diligently to reproduce the craftsmanship. The influence became so strong, that you can clearly note the similarities between European Bone China, Japanese porcelain, Korean porcelain, and Chinese porcelain works. During the civil upset after the 19 th century, China lost its hold as the leader of artisanal porcelain works. Japan happily stepped in and took their place as the industry leader.

Spin Ceramics is of particular interest to me -- holding strong to the history and foundation of porcelain itself. I find it particularly curious that much of the Chinese pieces are presented in a Japanese fashion. I hope that history will repeat itself and China will once again become a leader in porcelain manufacturing during the 21 st century. As pioneers of the art form it would be a shame for the Chinese to permanently loose their grip on the marketplace.

 

Mana Contemporary in Jersey City, NJ

     It is a huge contemporary art pavilion in New Jersey. There are artist studios and many gallery spaces...

You can check artist studios and interact with them. Around entrance of the main building, there is a welding studio which was quite interesting...

Le Diner en Blanc

It is a performing and happening dinner party.  It starts from Paris, France.  Then now going around Europe, a group of people get together with group leader and move to one spot then find a final location together...  Everybody bring their own chair, table, table setting, and food...  People should wear white dress as well.  It was quite interesting performing dinner...  When people leave, they should not leave anything in the dinner location.