World Art & Design News by Kikos Papadopoulos

2nd International Reggae Poster Contest 2013 | Open for Entries

Maria Papaefstathiou — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:00:17 +0000

2nd International Reggae Poster Contest 2013! Theme: Toward a Reggae Hall of Fame: Celebrating Great Jamaican Music. The organizers of the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC) are pleased to announce a new call for poster entries starting on December 23, 2012, and closing on March 30, 2013. Winning posters will be selected by a jury [...]

How Design Can Spark Change – Discussion Panel

Maria Papaefstathiou — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:40:59 +0000

DISCUSSION PANEL First International Reggae Poster Exhibition 2012, Athens Greece In the context of the exhibition “First International Reggae Poster Exhibition. 2012″ AKTO and the founders organize on Wednesday 28 November | 18:00 discussion panel on: “How Design Can Spark Change” at AKTO Art & Design College (Evelpidon 11A, Athens Greece) In attendance: *Freestylee [...]

World-A-Reggae | International Reggae Poster Exhibition in Athens, Greece

Maria Papaefstathiou — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:07:18 +0000

The founders of the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), Michael Thompson and Maria Papaefstathiou, are pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of art, on Thursday, 22 November, at the renown AKTO art and design college in Athens. This one-month exhibition, follows, by two months, the first exhibition which opened on 30 September last at the National Gallery of [...]

Rochelle Mayer – Monotypes sur film mylar

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:07:44 +0000

Monotypes sur film mylar (5 x 5 pouces / 13 x 13 cm) Ces trois petits monotypes sur mylar ont été imprimés manuellement avec des encres à eau-forte à l’huile. J’ai choisi avant l’impression de rehausser l’endos des mylars avec les collages de morceaux de journaux, dans le but d’ajouter une dimension supplémentaire aux [...]

Space Anatomy | Flausina

Kikos Papadopoulos — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:42:47 +0000

SPACE ANATOMY consists of a row of 4 exhibitions, designed especially for the FLAUSINA space. Matilde Corrêa Mendes, David Maranha, Rui Martins and Nuno Sousa Vieira respond to the proposal of working with the existing space, while transforming its expressivity in architectural terms. The project is concerned with the creation of situations, in which artificial [...]

Crossing the Mediterranean

Kikos Papadopoulos — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 05:52:02 +0000

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’330? chair by Läufer + Keichel for Thonet (DE)

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:35:20 +0000

The Berlin-based practice Läufer + Keichel have teamed up with Thonet and the result of this collaboration, the ’330′ chair will be officially launched during the upcoming edition of the Orgatec fair which will take place next week (2...

Job of the week: interior designer at Universal Design Studio

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:20:20 +0000

Job of the week this week is a position as an interior designer at Universal Design Studio in London. For more roles in architecture and design see our full selection of positions at Dezeen Jobs. (more…)

höweler + yoon architecture wins AUDI urban future award 2012

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:20:00 +0000

the firm's 'boswash project' looks to creating a system which interconnects existing modes of transportation between boston and washington to enhance inhabitants' experience of commuting.read more

the sound of the earth by yuri suzuki

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:01:00 +0000

engraved with unique grooves, the spherical record projects selections of traditional folk music, national anthems, popular music and spoken word broadcasts.read more

Furniture for Bikes by Quarterre

w3ion — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:56:56 +0000

On the industry of the bike,is not easy to tink a furniture, but furniture for Bikes by Quarterre is terrific. read more

Brooklyn Pink Brownstone Owners to Paint It Brown — Design News 10.19.12

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:45:00 +0000

The famed Park Slope pink brownstone will lose its hue, officials decided. The new owners, who recently purchased the property for $2.2 million, won permission on Monday to paint the exterior brown. The Pepto Bismol paint job is polarizing, and many wi...

Bring on the Fall: 5 Seasonal DIY Projects

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +0000

While it's hard to deny the appeal of this season — the swirls of colorful leaves drifting down to the ground, crisp air outside and cozy fires inside, warm, spicy baking smells and the return of my beloved Pumpkin Spice latte — I ...

Marianne Nielsen and Anne Tophøj: Elitist Folklore

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:53:57 +0000

For their shared exhibition at Copenhagen Ceramics Marianne Nielsen and Anne Tophøj are investigating why and how we value the dish, the table and the flower, universal expressions of culture and nature.

Cirrus Cocktail Jigger

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:43:31 +0000

I just scored this Cocktail Jigger by Cirrus. Got to say its damn sexy.

TV Loewe Xelos : Un téléviseur toujours design mais moins cher

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:34:48 +0000

Loewe serait-il enfin décidé à démocratiser ses magnifiques téléviseurs ? Une chose est sûre, le spécialiste allemand des système de divertissement à domicile premium (autrement dit des téléviseurs high-tech et design) vient de lancer une ...

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Lugano conference on digital experiences in smart cities

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:20:55 +0000

On Saturday 27 October, the Italian-speaking Swiss city of Lugano will host the 4th edition of the UXconference. The 2012 edition of the conference, which is organised by the Sketchin team, will focus on the relationship between digital services and people’s lives, with particular attention on the home and the city. Speakers this year come [...]

‘Akté, Augé, Nymphé’ mirrors by Samuel Accoceberry for Marcel By (FR)

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:13:33 +0000

Named after Greek mythological goddesses, ’Akté, Augé, Nymphé’ is a three-piece collection of freestanding mirrors developed by the Parisian-based designer Samuel Accoceberry. Manufactured by the young French furniture brand Marcel ...

Useful Baskets: Olive, Rustic, & Wicker Baskets — The Friday MORNING Scavenger

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:45:00 +0000

Colder weather means blankets and throws are probably lying all over your house. These baskets are just the place to stash them when not in use. • Chicago, IL: Olive Baskets - $45• Boaz, AL: Rustic Baskets - $26• Brooklyn, NY:...

How Can I Hang Regular Wallpaper in a Temporary Way? — Good Questions

Kikos Papadopoulos — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Q: I want to use Farrow and Ball Silvergate wallpaper on one wall of my bedroom. I've convinced my boyfriend (even gotten his approval for doing it in a lovely arsenic green!), but his parents, who own the apartment, are not happy about the idea of wa...