The Modern Illusionist and his Box: Bradley G Munkowitz

Project-mapping taken to extreme levels of planning, technical expertise, robots interacting with humans and -ultimately- pure and simple beauty. All of this can be found in this experience created initially as a Technology Demo happily turned into this work of art where many disciplines converge so gracefully and elegantly. Minimalistic graphic design mixed with a delicate choreography of man and machine. 

The mastering of optical illusions to create ephemeral spaces and their acrobatics combined with a Film Noir style in five acts: Transformation, Levitation, Intersection, Teleportation, and Escape, just left me speechless. 

For your 21st Century brain: Box by Bradley Munkowitz for Bot & Dolly.

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Bradley G Munkowitz

Lucky Charm: The Bahia Chair

This vintage chair was reupholstered in yellow velvet and redesigned by London Studio 20Age to include more than 5000 “fitas” or Brazilian ribbons that are used -literally- In remembrance of the Savior of Bahia. They come in every possible color and are imprinted with the phrase “Lembrança do Senhor do Bonfim da Bahia”. In the 18th century, the Fitas were used as necklaces with the name of a saint embroidered as proof of a miraculous cure or healing. “Fita” means “measure,” as its size corresponds to the length of the arm of Christ’s statue at the Senhor do Bonfim Church. Nowadays, they have returned as a lucky charm. If you go to Bahía, you should bring some back home and give them as a gift to a close friend. Then you have to put the ribbon around their wrists and tie 3 knots. Which each knot your friend should make a wish. When the ribbon wears off or falls -naturally-, the wishes are granted by the Senhor do Bonfim.

With this chair, you can ask for 15.000 wishes, but you’ll have to wait a bit until all the ribbons disintegrate. Good luck and enjoy The Bahia Chair!

Stereo-Bloody-Labyrinthian Tables: John Nouanesing

I came across the coolest tables in the planet from french designer John Nouanesing. All of them look flawlessly produced, and I love their concepts. The first one is called "Paint or Die but Love me," and it's just a red rectangle floating in the air. The catch is that is dripping....paint, blood, or whatever red substance comes across your sick mind. The second is called "Stereovision," and well....not much to explain here....bring your 3D glasses and have dinner!. I love that he added an extra set of legs to complete the illusion. Last is the "Labyrinthe" table, which looks taken from an Atari game from the '80s. For your beautiful and crazy house: John Nouanesing's tables.

www.johnnouanesing.com

Pouring Light: A Lamp by Yeongwoo Kim

Once again, a simple everyday thing is literally decanted into something extraordinary. With impeccable design by Yeongwoo Kim, this lamp is just unique. I'm sure that Salvador Dalí would have had one in his studio. The "water" part is phosphorescent, so the effect stays even after the LED light is turned off. I don't know about you...but I want one! For your beautiful coffee table: Pouring Light by Yongwoo Kim.

The Coffee Chair by Sunhan Kwon

Just found this chair from Korean Designer Sunhan Kwon and it is so simple yet so beautiful. But, take a look at the presentation video...it's even more interesting that the chair itself. For your beutiful ass: A cup of Chair.

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