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Randomness 11.23.11

By Tom Ran

Published: November 23, 2011 under Randomness

Warby Parker Holiday Spectacle Bazaar

Photo: Warby Parker

It’s the season for temporary retail spaces and bazaars.

An old garage in Soho, yurts, glasses, and a rotating list of products, that’s what Partners & Spade came up with for Warby Parker’s Holiday Spectacle Bazaar. The garage opens this Friday from noon to 8pm seven days a week through January 8 and is located on Grand Street between West Broadway and Thompson Street.

The Brooklyn Night Bazaar held it’s inaugural event at the DeKalb Market back in October. They’re coming back for more this December for three nights. From December 15-17, the Bazaar will take over a 40,000 sq ft warehouse in Williamsburg. Independent vendors, music and food will occupy the space. Read more about the participants and what they plan to do.

Blackcreek Mercantile and Trading Co. will be at this weekend’s CRAFTED. “CRAFTED is a holiday craft sale featuring the work of a dozen local makers and is held in a 113-year old white country church in Ulster county between New Paltz and Woodstock, two hours north of New York City.”

Missed the Geoff McFetridge show at Heath Ceramics in LA? Here’s your chance to purchase the work he created for the exhibit. From pottery to original artwork, it’s all for sale. Call the LA store to make a purchase.

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Randomness 09.30.11

By Tom Ran

Published: September 30, 2011 under Randomness

Tanner Goods

Photo: NY Times

Don’t call it a trade show. Portland Ace is hosting a fashion installation called Content, on the second floor of the hotel. Each designer is given a room to showcase their items. (via NY Times)

Publishers and retailers of print takes over MoMA’s PS1 this weekend at Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair. The fair opens today and runs through Sunday.

A summary of the best parts of London Design Week as reported by Dan Rubinstein of Surface for Sight Unseen.

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Randomness 08.05.11

By Tom Ran

Published: August 5, 2011 under Randomness

BMW Guggenheim Lab

Photo: BMW Guggenheim Lab

The BMW Guggenheim Lab made its way to NY on Wednesday taking over a vacated space on Houston & Second Ave. The Lab will be exploring the challenges many of us face in a densely populated city through talks and public discourse. Open now till October 16.

This Los Angeles makes it way to New York next Thursday with “These Friends at The Ace.” The exhibition will feature different talents from across various mediums. Opening reception will be on August 12th 8-11pm.

It’s back. Printed Matter’s The NY Art Book Fair returns this fall. September 30th to October 2nd at P.S.1. It’s our annual reminder that print lives and thrives in this digital age.

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Randomness 07.22.11

By Tom Ran

Published: July 22, 2011 under Randomness

Frank Lloyd Wright's gas station of the future in Cloquet, Minnesota

Photo: The Atlantic

Frank Lloyd Wright’s gas station of the future in Cloquet, Minnesota is profiled in the Atlantic. Though the title would have you believe that this gas station is forgotten, it doesn’t appear to be judging from this video. The owner, local historian, and visitors are all aware of its significance. (via donetodeath)

Artist, designer, food enthusiast Susan Cianciolo is bringing her Mobile Restaurant to Brooklyn, Park Slope to be exact. Next Tuesday she and the wine director from Blue Ribbon, Sean Sant Amour, will be hosting a dinner with special guests Anne Saxelby and ceramic artist Shino Takeda.

From the Venice Biennial to New York’s Union Square, Miranda July’s Eleven Heavy Things travel to LA this weekend to the MOCA Pacific Design Center. The installation will be on view from July 23 to October 23.

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Randomness 07.15.11

By Tom Ran

Published: July 15, 2011 under Randomness

Everything You Know is Pong a benefit for 826LA

Photo: 826

826LA is hosting a benefit this Saturday for their writing programs with a ping pong tournament. Featuring special guest players Spike Jonze and Miranda July.

Barry McGee never ceases to amaze. Modern Art in London posted photos from his latest exhibition of new work.

The Fine Art of Comics, with Gary Panter, Art Spiegelman, and Chris Ware at Whitney Museum. Next Wednesday, July 20th. Starts at 7pm.

Speaking of Barry McGee, he’s found a new home in New York since the departure of Deitch Projects. The Observer reports that he’s now represented by Cheim & Read.

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Randomness 06.15.11

By Tom Ran

Published: June 15, 2011 under Randomness

Edition29 STRUCTURES

Photo: Edition29

The popular iPad magazine Edition29 debuts its inaugural issue of STRUCTURES with a free trial. The cover interviews Los Angeles architect Neil Denari, his firm is responsible for HL23, the condominium that sits next to section 2 of the High Line. Have a look through the app here.

Partners & Spade have been invited to showcase their store within Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford. Clean and spacious, so fresh so clean.

Wood sculptor Josh Vogel is going cubist with his limited edition works. Have a look at the progress.

Multi-discipline artist Ed Templeton continues his fascination with youth in TEENAGE KISSERS, a collection of photographs opening at Half Gallery next Thursday, June 23rd.

Heading out for the weekend so we’ll be short on posts. Follow us on twitter and instagram (thescout) to see what we’re up to.

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FEATURES

Battersby Brooklyn

By Sarah Williams
Left: Chef Walker Stern Right: Chef Joseph Ogrodnek

Photo: Tuukka Koski

At Battersby, it’s all personal. Chef-owners Walker Stern and Joseph Ogrodnek have a long-standing friendship that’s taken them through culinary school to stints at some of the city’s best restaurants.

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Chuck Miller

By Caroline Hwang
Chuck Miller with his wife Jeanette Miller

Photo: Michael A. Muller

The Meatpacking District in New York is full of beautiful Manhattanites, working professionals, and stylish tourists who are staying at the nearby Gansevoort Hotel and the Standard. So when you…

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Journal: Clift San Francisco

By Michael Muller
Frontside view of the Clift from Geary Street

Photo: Michael A. Muller

On a recent trip to San Francisco, the Clift hotel was the central figure and home base on a quick three-day stay during the onset of autumn in…

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