Tag Archives: Art

Michael Aiduss

November 16, 2014

Dark walls, informal plaid fabrics and a beautiful antique clock blend to create a conference room with great texture.Slideshow

I do not travel well to New Jersey (I always get lost).  So when I was invited to visit the office of Michael Aiduss in Montclair, I was reluctant to take the trip. However, once there I discovered an extraordinary office with a charismatic leader and a dedicated and talented staff. A summary of my recent conversation with Michael follows.

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Dia: Beacon

November 13, 2013

The 1929 Nabisco box factory transformed into a great museum on the Hudson River.Slideshow

I have long been a love of the Bescher black and white industrial photographs.

I am often asked where I find inspiration for the countless products we design at Waterworks. My first answer is always museums, although travels, architecture, books, magazines and fashion are in close pursuit. I was very excited to visit the newly renovated Yale Art Gallery where the changed and expanded spaces were inspirational and the art and decorative arts look remarkable in their new homes. And, last weekend we decided to go Dia: Beacon, Riggio Galleries in Beacon, New York, a short distance from where we live, to see some eye popping contemporary art.

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Bath Furniture

November 19, 2012

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When planning a master bath or one for the ‘kids’ or guests, it is logical to want built in cabinetry, often similar to that used in the kitchen. It provides a counter top and storage for towels, toiletries and other bath sundries. However, I would like to make a case for bath furniture rather than another set of cabinets or boxes with doors.

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Travel: Storm King Art Center

November 12, 2012

An exquisite undulating wall by Andy Goldsworthy gently folds around stands of old trees. The placement of the rocks on the top row is an artful finishing detail.Slideshow

Hidden in plain sight, just a short distance from a major highway, is the remarkable Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, NY. This outdoor sculpture park is situated on 500  pristine acres of gently rolling hills, grassy knolls and flat meadows. Within this incredible setting is an extraordinarily distinguished collection of more that 100 carefully sited sculptures. The emphasis is on large scale works that change the visible landscape from any  direction and distance.

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