maybe i’m the only one with mixed feelings about ikea coming into town? on one hand, it gives the masses availability to the Scandinavian’s cheap furniture design and more homes don’t end up with sh*tty traditional furniture. on the other hand, if you do your homework, furniture is accessible inexpensively by very local (or local w/nonlocal manufacturers) craftsman that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. and then the last hand, is that you’ll be replacing that crappy $99 table with one from a cool furniture designer for $400 that will last you a lifetime……and your children’s lifetime….and their children’s lifetime…..you get the pic.
this is the monstrosity I saw on Speer this afternoon. seriously! (?)
repeat subject, art. why? b/c I couldn’t control myself….the nasher sculpture center in dallas (by my fav. renzo piano).
today we’re in the garden…and last time here & here.
featured sculpture:
preview of james turrell skyscrapes
preview of bronze sculpture by henry moore
gensler rising professionals gallery night is coming up this august 4th. this event showcases local architects, designers, & artists personal artwork to be sold by silent auction to benefit the ACE mentorship program, an organization that educates students in high school who are interested in the architecture, construction and engineering fields.
it’s always fun to check out artwork you will enjoy & don’t have to take out a loan, because i always find a little something to bring home & dress up my walls……detail images below from my “grp” collection.
celebrate with fancy tiger this eve to cheers 5 years in biz .........high five to 5......here