Spring 2015

BEHIND THE NUMBERS
Matthew Kennedy explains the growing appeal of the mid-century Swedish textile artist Barbro Nilsson

FORM AND FUNCTION
Notes from the worlds of architecture and design and visits to an array of museum exhibitions that cover art, architecture, jewelry, photography, and more

THE MARKET
Beth Dunlop examines some of the success stories of designers spotted early in their careers at Milan’s Salone Satellite

GRADING SYSTEM
Troy Seidman looks at (and evaluates) four pieces from the oeuvre of Shiro Kuramata

DESIGN DESTINATION
As Robert Atkins tells us, the expanded Palm Springs Art Museum and its new Architecture and Design Center are worth the visit

HISTORY LESSON
Evan Lobel relates the story of mid-century Venetian Italian glassmaker Anzolo Fuga, who left his mark with remarkable vases and noteworthy stained-glass windows

POINT OF VIEW
Al Eiber discusses the importance of the late California sculptor and jewelry designer Claire Falkenstein

GALLERY WALK
Brook S. Mason describes the emerging design scene in two Middle Eastern cities, Beirut and Dubai

BOOKSHELF
Danielle Devine reviews current design books

FIRST PERSON
Benjamin Krevolin’s father designed one of Russel Wright’s most important dinnerware pieces

CURATOR’S EYE
Museum directors discuss favorite pieces under their care

PARTING SHOT
The architectural historian Vincent Scully discusses  memorable National Assembly Building of Bangladesh