MODERN MOMA

Photography by Gaile Guevara (except of course the ones of me)

Spend a day at the MOMA in New York and you’ll know why it’s my favorite place to be! On a recent visit with my good friend Michelle, we rediscovered how subtle design details go into creating maximum effects.

Not every passing eye may notice, but I * love, love * that every where I look, the “too complicated” or “too expensive” details are represented here seemingly effortlessly. From the flush drywall reveals to the spatial planning of transitioning from one space to another … subtle application of natural light and physical movement through a volume of space … striking white walls, over sized slab stone clad walls … a cantilevered bridge carefully finished on all exposed sides intersects with a vertical opening exposing the floor plates of each gallery level … the cut outs and view points all with frameless glazing … to the flush linear a/c vents and grills … It’s the beauty of minimalism that gives this simplistic yet stylized illusion.

Just observe and you’ll see that even the people within the space, passing through admiring the artworks on display… become art itself.

P.S. Doesn’t Michelle make the best model?!

MODERN ORGANIC - FURNITURE STATEMENTS

Inspired by the sourcing of SLICEOVICE for great design finds. Here are amazing examples of MODERN ORGANIC sculpture peices where furniture become works of art. GAGOSIAN GALLERY, New York features the work of MARK NEWSON. Beautiful additions for modern interiors that can accommodate the dramatic scale and proportion of an organic furniture statement such as the EXTRUDED CHAIR or the VARANAI SHELF in solid carrara marble. It amazes me to see the craftsmanship and detail that such talents like MARK NEWSON explore in new uses of materials. Also seen in his interior work through New York based restaurant the LEVERHOUSE, an new edge to restaurant design where it's all in the details from the custom furniture to lighting.

MODERN - POP ART - VANCOUVER

I am excited for my talented friend MARK ALAN GREENBERG - a spiritual soul who is leading his path in the art world and sharing with us his journey. If you would like to participate and support our local artists - mag mod pop art, please join us at the AYDEN GALLERY, on the evening of Friday, February 2, 2007.

When I first started my blog, I intended to share with those who appreciate MODERN design ... and with this article I write to those who appreciate the meaning of MODERN as a lifestyle. There are many interpretations or books filled with people's views on what modern is ... I hope through my work I can help contribute my experiences in helping educate individuals with the understanding of what MODERN can mean.

MODERN is a timeless statement, a process. MODERN to me is the appreciation of these details that make up our environments through design choices we make and live. The process of understanding and appreciating aesthetics through touch, feel, smell are all a part of understanding the experience and impact of these senses. A MODERN lifestyle filled with moments we want to remember or live by. I believe that our experiences are based on how we perceive things and if we're lucky enough to make time and embrace the opportunity to appreciate these details we gain value in all that we do. Art is an amazing gift. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to share with other creative talents an appreciation for this creative process and the meaning that art can bring to an interior when viewers can connect with what they see ... and understand the value of how they feel when they experience an art piece.


The amazing part of my job is the people, the opportunity to share with those who appreciate the value of my resources and the gift of helping them find what connects themselves with living and understanding - a MODERN uncluttered lifestyle ... a sense of order with the beauty of the unexpected personal yet meaningful details.

MODERN ART + FOOD - ISSUE #1 - NEW YORK

THE MOMA - THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NYC
www.moma.org

Experience modern art in this beautiful structure where walls intersect and float amidst frameless glass panels. The play of natural light and the volume of space create subtle transitions between exhibits. Attention to details in use of materials and seamless integration of crisp graphics & signage ... it is amazing to see the use of drywall reveals and planes in their simplest form.

photography by evan haveman

photography by evan haveman

THE MODERN
LOUNGE & FORMAL DINING OVERLOOKING OUTDOOR COURTYARD
www.themodernnyc.com

Upon entry, the time and careful design of a slight curved corridor back lit by a frosted wall of light leads you to the main lounge and opens up into a sophisticated arrangement of seating. In contrast to the casual seating of the lounge, towards the back of the restaurant lies the formal dining room overlooking the inner courtyard gardens of the MOMA. The calm of the silent garden made up of cantilevered carrera marble slabs and a play of multi-layered planes ... you dine to the quiet of the white courtyard ... the statues graze the garden as proud focal points. It is an experience to feel the thought behind the details as you sit for dinner and have food intricately planned ... served to you are pieces of art awaiting for your taste palette from the detail of the place setting.

THE INTERIOR ARCHITECTS
Bentel and Bentel

MORE ABOUT THE DESIGN & PLANNING GO TO THIS LINK
archrecord.construction.com/projects/interiors/archives/0509

TERRACE
SEMI-CASUAL DINING WITH A VIEW
Terrace 5






CAFE 2
CASUAL DINING CAFETERIA STYLE
http://www.themodernnyc.com/c2/c2.html

MODERN ART - ISSUE #1 - VANCOUVER

FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY THAT I HAVE TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW, I TAKE PRIDE IN SHARING WITH THOSE WHO CAN APPRECIATE AND LEARN FROM THE VALUE OF INFORMATION. AS A DESIGN SOURCE TO MANY OF MY COLLEGUES IN THE DESIGN INDUSTRY, CLIENTS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY - WHAT BETTER WAY TO MAKE MY RESOURCES MORE EASILY ACCESSIBLE THAN A BLOG ON LINE.

ART (PURCHASE)
A VANCOUVER BASED COMPANY FOUNDED BY CANADIAN BORN ENTREPRENEURS, FARMBOY FINE ARTS HAS COLLABORATED WITH HIGH PROFILE HOSPITALITY PROJECTS SUCH AS THE FAMED W HOTELS.

ACHIEVE THE SOPHISTICATION OF MODERN BOUTIQUE INTERIORS, FROM CLEAR ACRYLIC MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHY TO WALL SCULPTURES, FARMBOY FINE ARTS PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT ADDITION TO ANY INTERIOR.

http://www.farmboyfinearts.com/




MODULAR PHOTOGRAPHY - CREATIVE CG SERIES


ART (PURCHASE, RENTAL)
A COLLECTION OF LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. UNIQUE AND SUBTLE TEXTURES TO COMPLIMENT A MODERN INTERIOR. IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF WALLS, A GREAT WAY TO BRING A LITTLE OF THE UNEXPECTED AND ADD VARIETY TO YOUR ART COLLECTION, THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL ADDITIONS TO A PROJECT.

www.kostuikgallery.com


MARIANNE LOVINK EXHIBIT