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May 10, 2008Metropolis @ BKLYN DESIGNSEDIBLE ESTATES: ATTACK ON THE FRONT LAWN Metropolis magazine presents author, architect and artist Fritz Haeg as he reads from the newest title from Metropolis Books—Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn. Join us as Haeg previews the essay “Full Frontal Gardening.” Introduction by Susan Szenasy, editor in chief of Metropolis magazine. Noon, St. Ann’s Warehouse, 38 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY. http://www.brooklyndesigns.net Through May 11, 2008BKLYN DESIGNS 2008An exhibition of designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings, lighting, and accessories made and/or designed in Brooklyn, all handpicked by a jury of editors from leading design and shelter magazines. This tradeshow has doubled its attendance in just five years, and has grown to include a diverse array of satellite exhibits and demonstrations, panel discussions, and keynote speakers. Four venues in DUMBO, Brooklyn. http://brooklyndesigns.net 
May 10, 2008Women Rule Fashion: Panel DiscussionFrom the 18th-century marchande de mode to the 21st-century department store executive, women continue to be a driving force in the fashion industry. Panelists will discuss the historical and contemporary importance of female creators, promoters, and consumers who have shaped fashion’s course. 6pm, Katie Murphy Amphitheatre-Fred P. Pomerantz Art and Design Center, NYC. http://www.fitnyc.edu Through May 10, 2008Lots of Things Like ThisThis show, curated by Dave Eggers, novelist and founder of McSweeney’s, will explore a very small and specific type of art making exemplified by contemporary people like David Shrigley, Raymond Pettibon, Nedko Solakov, and Tucker Nichols. This kind of art, is somewhat crude, usually irreverent, always funny and exists somewhere between one-panel cartoons and text-based art. Apexart, NYC. http://www.apexart.org 
Through May 10, 2008The Construction Series: 2x4The first installation of a new project that showcases contemporary commercial and custom-made wall coverings. Installed in spaces that are in transition during construction of the Modern Wing, the series explores how designers use wallpaper to generate dynamic creative expressions on a large scale. The design studio 2x4 takes an interdisciplinary approach to its work in print, film and video, Web, and environmental design. Although it does not have a signature style, the studio’s intelligent design solutions make its projects stand out. The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL. http://www.artic.edu/aic Through May 11, 2008Daniel Libeskind: Blurring LinesThe architectural models, drawings, and multimedia displays in this exhibition explore how the key themes in the work of architect Daniel Libeskind are conveyed through his innovative and unprecedented definition of space and materials. These themes recur in his designs for museums, residential properties and commercial projects. Whatever the scale—ranging from a single family residence to a multimillion square foot commercial development, Libeskind’s vision incites a radically different world view informed by the growing complexity of our contemporary world. Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art, Cincinnati, OH. http://contemporaryartscenter.org 
Through May 11, 2008Disorderly Conduct: Recent Art in Tumultuous TimesThis exhibit features installation projects by local and international artists whose works reveals the political turbulence, cultural malaise and general instability of our tumultuous times. The artists reference subjects such as war and terror, social and racial tension, urban and environmental disaster, psychological break-down, and criminal behavior in a range of mixed media and video installations. Using striking images and imposing structures, often imbued with surrealist absurdity and irony, they represent and perform this pervasive sense of global chaos and disorder. Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA. http://www.ocma.net Through May 11, 2008Framing: The Art of JeweleryArt jewelry is made in relation to the body – yet is often presented in formats that do not have a physical relationship to the viewer. With this exhibition, the Museum questions how art jewelry is presented for the public to experience. The genesis of this exhibition comes from Metalsmith’s Exhibition in Print (EiP) 2007, which was curated by the internationally known design curator Ellen Lupton and published by the Society of North American Goldsmiths. Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, OR. http://www.contemporarycrafts.org 
Through April 7, 2008Panorama of Portuguese Contemporary CreationThe history of the Grand Duchy is closely related to that of immigration. The Portuguese community accounts for almost 40% of the foreign community and constitutes 14% of the population of Luxembourg. Perfectly integrated, this community, including its younger generation, preserves a strong relationship with its country of origin. This exhibition explores the different generations of the Portuguese artistic scene. Through various media—photography, video, painting, sculpture, installation—the exhibition paints with broad features the portrait of a creative and dynamic country with which Luxembourg maintains a close relationship. Fondation Musee d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. http://www.mudam.lu Through May 11, 2008OCAD 93rd Annual Student ExhibitionThe public can see the thesis projects of students working in all areas of art and design: drawing and painting, photography, sculpture/installation, criticism and curatorial practice, ceramics, printmaking, jewellery, textiles, integrated media, advertising, illustration, graphic design, industrial design, and environmental design. Ontario College of Art and Design, Ontario, Canada. http://www.ocad.ca 
DEADLINE: May 16, 2008 (Submission)Ample SampleCreate a design idea that will transform carpet samples into a fixture, a personal accessory, or any other product you dream up! Winning designs will be promoted at NeoCon, in Floor Focus Magazine and available as a free download to forward -thinking designers from around the world. http://www.amplesample.net/2008/ DEADLINE: May 18, 2008 (Submission)International VELUX Award 2008This competition challenges students of architecture to explore the theme of sunlight and daylight in its widest sense to create a deeper understanding of this specific and everrelevant source of light and energy.With the Award, VELUX wants to pay tribute to daylight and to strengthen the role of daylight in building design according to the company’s vision of promoting daylight, fresh air and quality of life. The Award seeks to foster new thinking in regard to how daylight, fresh air, and quality of life can be realized through design to provide insight into the evolution of ideas and potential trends in relation to the development of VELUX products and solutions. http://iva.velux.com 
May 12, 2008—May 14, 2008Gravity Free 2008: The Year of Dangerous MindsGravity Free is a unique, multidisciplinary design conference. Every May, hundreds of designers from around the world gather to share two and a half days with the most passionate designers, design thinkers, and innovators on the planet. This year’s conference theme is about creative risk-taking and celebrates the brashness of larger-than-life revolutionaries who redraw boundaries and whose shock waves often reverberate well beyond their own disciplines. Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL.
May 15, 2008—May 18, 2008AIA 2008 National Convention and Design ExpositionSee how a city that began at the forefront of American history now shines as a vibrant and thriving community. Boston’s seamless integration of historical and modern design makes it the ideal locale for exploring this year’s theme, We the People. This theme calls upon you to exchange ideas with peers and industry leaders on the architect’s role in society and the power of architecture on behalf of all people. Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.
May 13, 2008Charles H. Atherton Memorial Lecture: Witold RybczynskiAuthor, scholar, professor, and architect Witold Rybczynski examines Washington D.C.’s height limit, which, for nearly 100 years, has set firm limits for the heights of buildings in the District. In this lecture, Rybczynski explores the historical context of height limits across the country and offers thoughts on the future of D.C.’s skyline. 6:30-8:30pm. The National Building Museum, Washington DC. http://www.nbm.org/ May 13, 2008—May 14, 2008Change the World: Harnessing BIM Technology and Integrated Project DeliveryNatural, cultural, and economic forces are changing the profession of architecture. In response, the practice of architecture is changing as well. Trends in design tools, building technology, construction delivery methods, and sustainable practice converge toward a common path. This two-day conference will provide a well-rounded exploration of the application of building information modeling (BIM) related technologies, integrated project delivery, advanced design, and building technologies to achieve sustainable practices. Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA. http://www.aia.org/ev_tap_may2008_conf |
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