Art + Inspiration
Knitting Glass and a LEGO Manhattan
Hello dear people. After being in the Catskills for a little over three weeks, I’m finally starting to feel back in my body. Maybe it’s the naps, or the walks up the quiet road this cottage is on, or the massage I had earlier today. So often self-care eludes me. Now I’m soaking it up. This includes allowing my mind to go elsewhere, to think about color and imagination and impulse. I hope today’s newsletter does some of that for you. Enjoy!
The Frick has just reopened.
Don’t you just love Colman Domingo? Check out his Vogue cover for this month, in honor of the upcoming Met Gala.
I love coming across an artist I’ve never heard of before who makes me feel like I know them and their work. Check out the photography of Asafe Ghalib.
Talk about niche: glass sculptures inspired by the craft of knitting. The artist is Carol Milne.
Benson Boone delivered a boffo cover of Bohemnian Rhapsody last weekend at Coachella. With special guest Brian May.
This is an image of Matisse’s The Swimming Pool in its original setting—his dining room at the Hotel Regina, 1952. Here’s a video of its recent conservation by MoMA.
14-Year-Old Alex Bailey from Dublin, Ireland built this LEGO Model of Manhattan.
L’Arbre Blanc is a Japanese-designed residential building in Montpelier, France.
These handmade automated sculptures by Enjo Hasutani are so charming.
Chloe Amy Avery is a terrific embroidery/textile artist.
Cool article on Erik Speer, textile artist making work that resembles coral.
Look, it’s Angelica Houston from her modeling days.
Angelica Houston in Walter Albini, photo by Gian Paolo Barbieri, 1973
OK, pals, that’s all for now. I sure hope you enjoy your weekend. Do something fun! — Chris
The Frick was the first NYC museum I set foot in. (followed by the Guggenheim the same day).