Dan Perjovschi (1961) mixes drawings and cartoons to comment on the rich versus the poor: the consumer versus those consumed.
His life as a visual artist has its contrasts as well. Perjovschi lives in the 'Bronx of Bucharest', sleeps on a mattress on the floor and doesn't own a car.
But he draws directly on the walls of the MoMA and the Centre Pompidou. 'I am not cynical,' he says. 'I am empathic. I draw to know. I draw so you know.'
His life as a visual artist has its contrasts as well. Perjovschi lives in the 'Bronx of Bucharest', sleeps on a mattress on the floor and doesn't own a car.
But he draws directly on the walls of the MoMA and the Centre Pompidou. 'I am not cynical,' he says. 'I am empathic. I draw to know. I draw so you know.'
Simon Doonan's window displays for luxury department store Barneys have been a New York City landmark since 1986.
If 'vs.' ever suited a city, it has to be Istanbul: Asia vs. Europe, past vs. present, old vs. new, conservative vs. progressive.
And then there's the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that splits the great metropolis in two.
How is the multifaceted character of Istanbul reflected at street level?
It emerges in authentic speciality shops that operate in niche markets.
MiND went looking for – and found – a number of long-term retail recipes for success.
And then there's the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that splits the great metropolis in two.
How is the multifaceted character of Istanbul reflected at street level?
It emerges in authentic speciality shops that operate in niche markets.
MiND went looking for – and found – a number of long-term retail recipes for success.
Coffee concern Starbucks' green mission is based on a new energy-reducing store concept that oozes local charm.
Pink, red, yellow, blue and white neon lights pulsate in every direction.
Electric lights flash. Music plays. Volcanoes erupt. Fountains soar.
A laser beam, visible from space, penetrates the night sky, inviting the whole universe to come and play.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ALUvegas, an imaginative world where ALU's freestanding systems Ombelico, Autopole, Stylo and Mobile bask in the spotlight.
Electric lights flash. Music plays. Volcanoes erupt. Fountains soar.
A laser beam, visible from space, penetrates the night sky, inviting the whole universe to come and play.
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to ALUvegas, an imaginative world where ALU's freestanding systems Ombelico, Autopole, Stylo and Mobile bask in the spotlight.
The Centerpiece is made of clear lacquered steel tubes, the joints and candle holders are of cast raw aluminum.
Using the tubes supplied, the unit can be configured in different ways.
The metal dish can be removed and inserted into any of the vertical tubes.
The candle holders can be removed for easy cleaning. Originating from ALU's Mobile System, the Centerpiece is available in a limited edition of 1,000 numbered pieces.
Using the tubes supplied, the unit can be configured in different ways.
The metal dish can be removed and inserted into any of the vertical tubes.
The candle holders can be removed for easy cleaning. Originating from ALU's Mobile System, the Centerpiece is available in a limited edition of 1,000 numbered pieces.
Dan Perjovschi (1961) mixes drawings and cartoons to comment on the rich versus the poor: the consumer versus those consumed.
His life as a visual artist has its contrasts as well. Perjovschi lives in the 'Bronx of Bucharest', sleeps on a mattress on the floor and doesn't own a car.
But he draws directly on the walls of the MoMA and the Centre Pompidou. 'I am not cynical,' he says. 'I am empathic. I draw to know. I draw so you know.'
His life as a visual artist has its contrasts as well. Perjovschi lives in the 'Bronx of Bucharest', sleeps on a mattress on the floor and doesn't own a car.
But he draws directly on the walls of the MoMA and the Centre Pompidou. 'I am not cynical,' he says. 'I am empathic. I draw to know. I draw so you know.'
More is less: easier said than done.
But the monochromatic scheme of the ALU showroom in Bassano, Italy, shows that dressing down makes the greatest impact.
But the monochromatic scheme of the ALU showroom in Bassano, Italy, shows that dressing down makes the greatest impact.
Carnival in Bassano del Grappa.
Meet the people behind the joker, the yellow pages and the chicken.
Meet the people behind the joker, the yellow pages and the chicken.
