Esoteric Survey

Objects USA  had a show   There was a lot of cool stuff. Richard Allen Morris x 2

Museo Nacional de Antropología (1964) by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez in Mexico City   Carlos Merida, 1964

J.B. Blunk: painting, drawing, sculpture at The Landing The Landing's inaugural exhibition at its new gallery space features paintings, drawings, and sculpture by J.B. Blunk. It includes sculptural works with a selection of paintings and drawings that are being exhibited for the first time. I began making wood sculpture in 1962. I knew how to use a chainsaw and it was one of those things. One day you just start. - J.B. Blunk Hawk Arch Mr. Peanut Mage This was taken before the room really filled up.   The gallery was designed and executed by architect Gregory Pilon, and it's incredible. In 2004, Pilon designed Reform's former location on La Cienega Blvd. If you read this LA Times article , you'll see that Gerard is still championing the same designers--as evident in The Landing's office below. The Landing began as a space within Reform Gallery. Now, Reform is represented in the Landing office with Maurice Martine...

Harold Cohen and Davis Pratt for Designers in Production

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From Las Pulgas in Mexico City

J.B. Blunk "Untitled," acrylic on redwood panel, c. 1990. In J.B. Blunk's handmade house.   J.B. Blunk: painting, drawing, sculpture On view at the Landing , November 14 - January 9, 20165118 w Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles Opening reception: Saturday, November 14th, 4 to 7 pm

Doyle Lane at my favorite roadside viewpoint  "Stackshelves" by John Keal for his Pacific Iron " Interior Living"  line

C O N T I N U U M  is the third exhibition for PLANEfurniture.  Founder Michael Boyd’s paintings and a new suite of rugs designed for Christopher Farr are to be included in the presentation for context, along with more than a dozen new furniture designs and several new objects. The exhibition runs from November 12th to December 15th at JF Chen Michael and his wife Gabrielle Source: W Magazine

A LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH DANIEL OSTROFF at The Mingei International Museum THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2015  06:00PM - 08:00PM In celebration of works currently on view in MADE IN AMERICA, enjoy an evening of all things Eames with film producer and design scholar, Daniel Ostroff. Learn about Charles and Ray Eames’ personal and professional partnership and new insights into their creative process. Daniel Ostroff is a member of the current Eames Office team and the editor of the new publication, An Eames Anthology: Articles, Film Scripts, interviews, Letters, Notes and Speeches, which includes previously unpublished material, and important writings on their work. Copies will be available for purchase at a book signing following the talk. More information:  MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM This event is sponsored by  Modern San Diego