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Rob · 06-22-2007, 05:41 AM

Hey Lu, I saw this and thought you would like it too.

It is a fantasy interior design exhibit at the House & Garden Fair in London.

The "blue balloon dog" is by the American artist Jeff Koons.

Centurion · 06-22-2007, 06:36 AM

Hahaha I actually saw those pictures yesterday. Pretty funky designs, not to mention the ballon dogs. Nice to see some furniture designed by an American artist

Most furnitures and interiors we have posted here are designed by Europeans.

BTW I digg the design of the TV in your avtar. I saw several of those in a store a few months ago. I wanted to buy one but they were all there just for decoration.

Rob · 06-22-2007, 07:15 AM

I was sure I posted those balloon dogs a while ago in my Fine Art thread (but I can't see them there now) -- Jeff Koons is one of the most important contemporary American artists.

BTW, these Gio Ponto chairs have become really fashionable right now -- I keep seeing them all over the place. Gio Ponti is one of Italy's most honoured designers, he died in 1979. I'm not sure when those chairs were designed but I would guess some time in the early 1950s.

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BTW I digg the design of the TV in your avtar. I saw several of those in a store a few months ago. I wanted to buy one but they were all there just for decoration.

LOL -- it is quite great -- but in this instance it is part of an instalation art work from 1974 by the Korean video artist Nam Jun Paik.

TV Buddha, 1974.
A Buddha statue "watching" a closed-circuit TV image of himself.

I have loved Paiks sculpture/assemblages for a long time, he died last year ...I was sad about that. You might recognize some of his TV robot sculptures (or maybe not

). Paik was a pioneer of high-tech multi-media art installations

The more the better

Super Highway

Centurion · 06-23-2007, 07:27 AM

I'll keep an eye out for the Gio Ponto chairs, will flick through my harddrive when I get my laptop back.

Talk about madness and I thought Karl Lagerfeld was insane with his 20 iPods. Do these installations still exist? I have never seen his Robots since I'm still learning about new artists and architects everyday, since I have only been a crazy art fanatic in 1.5 year.

Now it's time for me to spit:

Marcel Breuer

Wasilly Chair
(think I has alredy been posted by you)

Philippe Starck

Famous Juice presser

It's getting difficult to keep up with all of these desing threads, but it's all good

Rob · 07-18-2008, 07:03 AM

Mystique hotel in Santorini

MYSTIQUE / Oia, Santorini
A Luxury Collection hotel

Situated on Oia’s famous cliffs, the stylish Mystique features dazzling views of clear blue equatorial waters, the volcano, and the Aegean Caldera. Surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful scenery, our resort’s island-style design pays homage to nature in a climate of unabashed luxury. Our ideal location is just 18 kilometers from Santorini Airport and 20 kilometers from Athinios Port. 18 suites and villas are spread across more than 2,000 square meters, providing a sensorial experience in surroundings of understated elegance. All accommodations are lovingly handcrafted from wood, local stone, and glass with enticing patterns carved into the walls. Antique textiles and plump, luxurious towels will wrap you in their warmth and comfort. Spend the day beneath the clear blue sky in our outdoor infinity-edge pool. Slatted wooden decks that lead to the plunge pool are surrounded by sun beds for the utmost relaxation. Gather together for a casual drink or delicious meal at the Aura pool bar, the Charisma gourmet restaurant, or Secret wine cave.

yatzer | designistoshare

Rob · 07-18-2008, 07:15 AM

Check this cool place out Hassan.

[IMG]http://www.yatzer.com/assets/Image/7.July08/Positano_Lazzarini_Pickering/8.jpg[/IMG

yatzer | designistoshare

Centurion · 07-19-2008, 04:23 PM

OMG Roberto, you're a hero. I've actually been looking for more hotels/resorts similar to Villa Amista since I want to start writing about such things on my blog. The last one is dreamy, I love the marockan/north African theme. Thanks

Rob · 07-20-2008, 03:37 PM

The famous Le Meurice hotel in Paris has recently been refurbished by Philippe Starck with his daughter Ara

The Artist · 07-20-2008, 08:03 PM

^magnificent..

Rob · 07-21-2008, 01:45 AM

That crazy chair was taken from a 1935 Surrealist painting by Salvador Dali.

BD Ediciones de Diseňo

06-22-2007, 05:41 AM	#41
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 898 Thanked 721 Times in 402 Posts	Re: Villa Amista Hey Lu, I saw this and thought you would like it too. It is a fantasy interior design exhibit at the House & Garden Fair in London. The "blue balloon dog" is by the American artist Jeff Koons. __________________ .

06-22-2007, 06:36 AM	#42
Centurion Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,689 Thanks: 146 Thanked 205 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Villa Amista Hahaha I actually saw those pictures yesterday. Pretty funky designs, not to mention the ballon dogs. Nice to see some furniture designed by an American artist Most furnitures and interiors we have posted here are designed by Europeans. BTW I digg the design of the TV in your avtar. I saw several of those in a store a few months ago. I wanted to buy one but they were all there just for decoration. __________________ iluwfashion.blogspot.com/

06-23-2007, 07:27 AM	#44
Centurion Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,689 Thanks: 146 Thanked 205 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Villa Amista I'll keep an eye out for the Gio Ponto chairs, will flick through my harddrive when I get my laptop back. Talk about madness and I thought Karl Lagerfeld was insane with his 20 iPods. Do these installations still exist? I have never seen his Robots since I'm still learning about new artists and architects everyday, since I have only been a crazy art fanatic in 1.5 year. Now it's time for me to spit: Marcel Breuer Wasilly Chair (think I has alredy been posted by you) Philippe Starck Famous Juice presser It's getting difficult to keep up with all of these desing threads, but it's all good __________________ iluwfashion.blogspot.com/

07-18-2008, 07:03 AM	#45
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 898 Thanked 721 Times in 402 Posts	Re: Villa Amista Mystique hotel in Santorini MYSTIQUE / Oia, Santorini A Luxury Collection hotel Situated on Oia’s famous cliffs, the stylish Mystique features dazzling views of clear blue equatorial waters, the volcano, and the Aegean Caldera. Surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful scenery, our resort’s island-style design pays homage to nature in a climate of unabashed luxury. Our ideal location is just 18 kilometers from Santorini Airport and 20 kilometers from Athinios Port. 18 suites and villas are spread across more than 2,000 square meters, providing a sensorial experience in surroundings of understated elegance. All accommodations are lovingly handcrafted from wood, local stone, and glass with enticing patterns carved into the walls. Antique textiles and plump, luxurious towels will wrap you in their warmth and comfort. Spend the day beneath the clear blue sky in our outdoor infinity-edge pool. Slatted wooden decks that lead to the plunge pool are surrounded by sun beds for the utmost relaxation. Gather together for a casual drink or delicious meal at the Aura pool bar, the Charisma gourmet restaurant, or Secret wine cave. yatzer \| designistoshare __________________ .

07-18-2008, 07:15 AM	#46
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 898 Thanked 721 Times in 402 Posts	Re: Villa Amista Check this cool place out Hassan. [IMG]http://www.yatzer.com/assets/Image/7.July08/Positano_Lazzarini_Pickering/8.jpg[/IMG yatzer \| designistoshare __________________ .

07-19-2008, 04:23 PM	#47
Centurion Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,689 Thanks: 146 Thanked 205 Times in 134 Posts	Re: Villa Amista OMG Roberto, you're a hero. I've actually been looking for more hotels/resorts similar to Villa Amista since I want to start writing about such things on my blog. The last one is dreamy, I love the marockan/north African theme. Thanks __________________ iluwfashion.blogspot.com/

07-20-2008, 03:37 PM	#48
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 898 Thanked 721 Times in 402 Posts	Re: Villa Amista The famous Le Meurice hotel in Paris has recently been refurbished by Philippe Starck with his daughter Ara __________________ .

07-20-2008, 08:03 PM	#49
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 9,226 Thanks: 43 Thanked 342 Times in 249 Posts	Re: Villa Amista ^magnificent.. __________________ Most people will always choose the middle of the road, socially accepted, "standard red" option. Other- strong and demanding characters- will only go for the best. H.Pagani

07-21-2008, 01:45 AM	#50
Rob Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,629 Thanks: 898 Thanked 721 Times in 402 Posts	Re: Villa Amista That crazy chair was taken from a 1935 Surrealist painting by Salvador Dali. BD Ediciones de Diseňo __________________ .

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