Urbanism 3 October 2007
Peter Stichbury: Less Than Absolute Zero
Peter Stichbury is fascinated by society’s love of pretty people. In the past his hyper-real paintings have showcased flawless models, distorting their features to make them even more unachievable. But in Less Than Absolute Zero, Stichbury turns his brush to style over substance, presenting portraits of academics, scientists, and outsiders, celebrating the underdog and anti-hero. The exhibition also includes a talking ventriloquist dummy handcrafted by Stichbury and dressed in a bespoke suit designed by Crane Brothers. Peter Stichbury: Less Than Absolute Zero runs from 8 October – 3 November 2007 at Starkwhite Gallery, 510 Karangahape Rd, Auckland.
>>Visit www.starkwhite.co.nz
Surrealist shoe by Marc Jacobs
At almost NZ$900, Marc Jacobs brings you the surreal shoe, with heels that will really keep you on your toes. The back-to-front shoe, unveiled at Jacob’s Spring 2008 Ready to Wear show in New York looks like something Salvador Dali would dream up. But we have a sneaking suspicion that it would be strangely comfortable to wear, with the laid-flat heel providing as much support as a wedge heel.
>>Visit www.marcjacobs.com
Font Clock by Established & Sons
The Font Clock designed by Sebastian Wrong for Established & Sons is a 21st century take on the British 24-hour clock design icon. Twelve different fonts are printed within the mechanism of the clock providing a random, mixed display of graphic language within a single timepiece. Font Clock is offered in three sizes. Available soon at Simon James Design, Site 3, 30 St Benedicts St, Newton, Auckland.
>>Visit www.simonjamesdesign.com
Designers in Residence 2007
Designers in Residence has launched at the Design Museum during the London Design Festival. A new annual exhibition, in which emerging product and furniture designers are invited to transform areas of the museum with their work, it aims to provide a springboard into the design world. The 2007 Designers in Residence will be: Sarah van Gameren, Chris O’Shea, Tomas Alonso, Richard Sweeney and Finn Magee. Until 14 October 2007 at the Design Museum, Shad Thames, London.
>>Visit www.designmuseum.org
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