Art Basel Miami, the city’s annual art clusterf*ck, is about to explode a can of art and design lovin’ whoop-ass onto the generally depressed real-estate market and populace of Dade County, Florida.
Down in the dumps because you can’t sell your condo for a couple mil? It’s ok – go to Swarovski’s booth and purchase one (or two, or THREE!!) of the deconstructed chandeliers made in collaboration with Diller and Scofidio Renfro, a fabulous and fabulist architectural firm (check out that Blur Building!). The Light Socks, as they are called, are made from an open mesh bag, pounds of crystals and a hidden light. They are available in three sizes: single, double, and long.
During Art Basel the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami will be exhibiting a survey of Jorge Pardo’s works in a conceptual installation entitled House. The Cuban-born artist’s practice blurs the (ahem, non-existent) boundaries between art and design. Bravo!
And finally, although this has nothing to do with Miami (sorry!) Design House Stockholm recently began selling their Chord Lamp, a truly magical and whimsical light object. Can I add that to my wish list?
This article appears in November 30 • 2007.