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extrodinairy COLLECTIVE DESIGN opening party

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Collective Design debuts a bold tapestry by Le Corbusier created in 1960, Les dès sont jetes, from the collection of architect Jørn Utzon (1918-2008)
Wednesday May 13, 2015 6:01pm 78 degrees

It's mid May and the art and design worlds are starting to bloom in New York.  Among them;  ICFF, Collective Design, Sight Unseen OFFSITE, and WantedDesign were some of the most exciting places to preview what’s new and discover up-and-coming talent. 

There was a bevy of fresh, new talent at the Collective Design this year. The team of curators, designers and collectors that organize the fair selected 29 global exhibitors for the 2015 edition - down from "treinta y seis" last year.  Several galleries that have been there since its inception - New York-based Maison Gerard (love), Philadelphia's Wexler Gallery and Modernity from Stockholm among them (I wasn't there last year - just heard through grapevine)- are making a return, while some are making their debut like; Chicago's LMD Studio, Paris's Galerie Gosserez and the Milan-based Memphis-Post Design Gallery.

 The Collective Design fair, ran May 13 to 17 at Skylight Clarkson Square downtown. It seems that the display of 20th-century and moderne design has officially secured its place as one of the highlights of the spring New York fairs. Thanks to an impressive grouping of " Council Members" that include; Jonathan Adler, Michael Boodro, Robert Couturier, Jamie Drake, James Huniford, Anthony Ingrao, Julianne Moore and Kelly Wearstler.  All the members were vetted by the Founder and Creative Director, award winning Architect -Interior Designer, Harvard Grad / Parsons Alum (I could go on) Steven Learner.  

In addition to the 29 exhibitors, special sections include Collective Influence, a focus on a renowned designer, which this year showcases the playful innovations of Ingo Maurer and Collective Focus for which W editor in chief Stefano Tonchi assembled pieces that convey the special significance of Italian design.

Site specific interventions included a introspective garden mounted by the Noguchi Museum, a dreamy slumber party of a napping station created by design firm Print All Over Me and People’s Architecture Office’s Pop-Up Habitat composed of gold nylon panels. 

The opening party was in full swing laughter, music, rubber necking and long lines for the bar . . It was 6:50pm when we learned the last of the complimentary champagne had been poured. There were a few sad faces - oops that is a mirror - just my sad face - meanwhile back to the entrance.

Located at the entrance, the nylon panels made for a great conversation and led more than 1500 guests directly to the right spot.  Thank you Steven Learner, Elle Decor, Calvin Klein, TOWN and Cadillac your opening night Collective Design party was a visual treasure.


Ingo Maurer
Grouping of mini beasts in furs with bronze feet and carved ebony horns designed and made by the Haas Brothers
Satinwood chair with an upholstered seat and back, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and abalone shell, attributed to Italian furniture designer Carlo Zen, c.1900



Carol 


Pierre + friend + Michael
  Francisco 

Natalie + George + Yumi

Paul + Kim
Andy + Alex
Mike + Shawn
Cynthia + Vyna
friend + Bennett + Harry

Anya


Lonney

LMD Studio

Mia 


Brooks + Samuel

Meredith + Julie 

Misha








I think this seat is taken

Grouping of sculptural forms in bronze, designed and made by Rogan Gregory
LMD Studio


Balustrade' ceramic vessels by Turi Heisselberg Pedersen



Elegant +Knowledgeable + Friendly one of the best "greeting" teams of the season
John+ Jade + Rio + Steve

Cadillac, the Exclusive Automotive Sponsor of Collective Design fair, presents two iconic vehicles that exemplify Daring Design. The 1953 Cadillac LeMans
p.94

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 #annbinlot#surface #spring #style #newyorkcity
#vogue #collectivedesign #r&co #joekramm #cadilac #town #calvinklein


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