by Grace Ebert | May 9, 2024
Now obsolete, the term zoophytes once referred to organisms that exhibited both animal and plant characteristics. It’s also an apt title for a poetic exhibition of sculptures blending beastly and botanical forms by the late Claude (1925-2019) and François-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008).
On view at Kasmin in New York, Zoophites brings together dozens of surrealist works from the French artists, known together as Les Lalanne, that bridge the divide between kingdoms. More
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by Kate Mothes | May 9, 2024
The term “spoke” has traditionally referred to a piece of split log, like those used as supports in a wagon wheel. Traditional basket-making techniques draw on that same concept by weaving flexible material through a stronger framework. For French artistic duo Daniel Dewar and Grégory Gicquel, notions of interlaced strands, patterns, ecosystems, and vessels shape their solo exhibition, The Weaver and the Spoke, at Antenna Space in Shanghai. More
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by Komoneed | May 9, 2024
Have you ever sent a knit sweater through a dryer cycle and returned to find it a fraction of the size it once was? Well, think even smaller. Althea Crome’s incredibly detailed miniature sweaters didn’t shrink in a dryer but were instead created stitch by stitch with scrupulous dexterity over hundreds of hours.
The Indiana-based fiber artist began knitting in college and refined her skills by frequenting knitting shops. Crome was eager to learn new methods, and like many who are part of knitting communities, the artist was happily welcomed with advice, knowledge, and guidance. More
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by Komoneed | May 6, 2024
Understanding sustainable forestry practices can lead to more responsibly made products.
by Komoneed | May 6, 2024
As the shift towards sustainable transportation continues accelerating, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular for drivers looking for their next car. Understanding EV charging, particularly charging times, is crucial. This knowledge helps in everyday use and planning longer journeys. It also answers one of potential buyers’ main questions: How long does it take to … Continued
