Now Showing | Norwegian Good

By PILAR VILADAS

Snøhetta is coming to New York. These rock stars of Scandinavian architecture will be featured in “Snøhetta: architecture-landscapes-interiors,” opening Feb. 4 at Scandinavia House: the Nordic Center in America.
http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/01/now-showing-norwegian-good/?ref=t-magazine&src=tmcc

Ryan McElhinney's Playful Reuse

By Emily Pilloton


Ryan McElhinney turns trash to treasure with a playful spin on reusing found materials. His "upcycling" approach turns old toys into lamps and mirrors using a high-glass metallic lacquer. Each piece is handcrafted in his London studio. Check out his whole collection here, and keep in mind that orders have a 6 week lead time.
http://www.interiordesign.net/blog/1860000586/post/1750052375.html?nid=2068

John Baldessari | Everything but the Kitchen Sink

By LINDA YABLONSKY

In 1971 John Baldessari made a print of a text-based artwork that has become legend. It said, “I will not make any more boring art,” and the pioneering California conceptualist has been as good as his word.

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/28/john-baldessari-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink/?ref=fashion

Follow a Museum Day (The link is still active today!)

On February 1st 2010 we want you to spread the word about museums on Twitter.

Just tell your followers about a museum you follow, or point them to our directory of museums on Twitter so that they can pick one for themselves.
http://www.followamuseum.com/

Art of the Week: The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius

Pierre-Jacques Volaire, The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, 1777, 53 1/8 x 89 in., oil on canvas, Purchased with funds from the Alcy C. Kendrick Bequest and from the State of North Carolina, by exchange
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=307776434551

Rapid Re(f)use: New York City Rebuilt From Its Own Trash

New York City, much like any big city, disposes of a lot of trash — but what if that trash could be used in a constructive manner? NYC-based architects Terreform have proposed a new form of construction for the City that uses industrial sized robots to create buildings and islands from waste instead of sending it to landfills like Fresh Kills.

http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/01/29/rapid-refuse-new-york-city-rebuilt-from-its-own-trash/

Mattia Bonetti's furniture is bound to lead to discussion on the influence of contemporary art on design. Whimsy and glamour rub elbows with style and originality.
http://mocoloco.com/art/