Interview: Sydney-based Furniture Maker Jonathan West.Bespoke furniture maker and metalsmith, Jonathan West makes his exquisite pieces in his St Peter’s studio in Sydney. Working with wood, metals and other raw materials he creates an honest and natural palette. It’s not all serious...
The Woman Who Never Existed: Photography Project by Anja Niemi.Melancholic, romantic and ironic, Anja Niemi’s work was inspired by the sentiments of the Italian actress Eleonara Duse. Her chilling words, ‘Away from the stage I do not exist,’ promoted Niemi’s exploration into identity, status,...
Interview: Sydney Artist Ben Smith.In his work, Sydney artist Ben Smith seeks to unify a series of complex and opposing qualities - the beautiful and the unsettling, the humorous and the sincere, the banal and the uncanny. Above all, an element of visual wit prevails in his...
Aesop Store in Fitzroy, Melbourne by Clare Cousins Architects.Clare Cousins Architects have returned to renovate the Aesop Fitzroy store which explores nostalgic domestic ritual. Having completed the original design 10 years ago, the new fit out became their second opportunity to revisit the...
Interview: Photographer Rebecca Scheinberg.London based, Australian photographer Rebecca Scheinberg has a distinct style. Some of her work is reminiscent of the German photographer Helmut Newton, particularly her portrayal of the women she photographs. Her strong, provocative...
Barcom Terrace in Darlinghurst, Sydney by Arent&Pyke.Today we rekindle our love for the talented duo Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke of the highly successful Sydney-based studio Arent&Pyke. Since our last interview with them in 2010 they’ve been busy. Originally built as a single...
Herero Tribe in Namibia Photographed by Jim Naughten.Namibia has had a tumultuous and violent past. One that might not at first seem synonymous with art or fashion. But that's what London based photographer Jim Naughten has done - brought conflict and costume paradoxically together. In...
Interview with Dieter Rams: “As Little Design as Possible.”This rare interview with Dieter Rams coincides with the 2017 release of the documentary film RAMS, focusing on life and work of the the early 20th century pioneering German industrial designer. Dieter Rams' designs for radios,...
Broached Monsters by Trent Jansen.Respected Australian designer Trent Jansen has carved a niche for his ability to re-interpret urban legends, bringing us closer to our collective past. Jansen's latest collection of limited edition pieces for Broached Commissions, is...
