Current Obsessions: The Painter’s Studio

This week’s discoveries, art and architecture edition.

Above: Several of the photographs from photographer Joel Meyerowitz’s latest book Morandi’s Objects can be seen at the Center for Italian Modern Art (CIMA) in New York, now through June 25. As the title suggests, Meyerowitz’s book pays tribute to the late Italian painter Giorgio Morandi through a series of photographs that capture the light and life of the objects still on display in Morandi’ Bologna atelier. Photograph courtesy of Walter Smalling Jr.

• San Francisco readers, mark your calendars: The juried art and design exhibition West Coast Craft is taking place June 11 and 12.
• Here’s a look at 10 of the 61 noteworthy national pavilions exhibited at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale.

Above: Airi Isoda and Ryan Upton, founders of  Wrk-Shp Studio, will be leading an architecture class on June 11 at The Line Hotel in Los Angeles. The workshop will give participants “a new perspective and understanding of architecture through an immersive experience.”  Workshops at The Line are curated by Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung from Poketo, the boutique store located on the ground floor of hotel. Details and tickets here.

• Canvas Home will be celebrating the opening of its new SoHo location in downtown Manhattan on June 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP here.
• The KonMarie alternative.
• Easy entertaining tips from a chef-designer couple.

Above:  Danish brand Republic of Fritz Hansen has launched the Objects Collection, a line of accessories that includes wares by designers Arne Jacobsen, Jaime Hayón, and more. 

• These indoor-outdoor rooms have us inspired to entertain en plein air.
• Over on Gardenista: A Love Affair with Houseplants.

Our Latest Instagram Obsessions

Above: We’re always keen on seeing what NYC-based architect and RADD member Lauren Rubin has on her work roster (@lra_architecture).

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