|
|
||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
||
![]() |
||||
![]() |
||||
|
|
June 5-11, 2003 art Feast on FurnitureThis summer, pull up a chair -- or a desk, or even a sideboard -- and see the whopping 19 furniture exhibitions in the Philadelphia area. The Asheville, N.C.-based Furniture Society holds its annual conference here June 11 to 14 and a group of locals decided to honor it with a round of coinciding exhibitions and events called Furniture 2003. While the registration-only, somewhat costly conference has workshops, demonstrations and panel discussions (on everything from wood turning to industrial design), Furniture 2003 offers shows that are (mostly) free and open to the public. So if you cant make it into the panel "Gender Issues: Juggling Balls (No Pun Intended)," dont worry. You can organize your own panel after seeing just a few of these shows. “Simple & Direct: An Investigation in Furniture Design,” through Aug. 3, Ravenhill Chapel, School House Lane, 215-951-2860. Phil Otto and Jean Won of Otto Design Group curated this show of designer's drawings and furnishings, which includes work by Neutra, Tony Meredith and Josh Owen's Philadelphia-based Owenlogik firm. “Chairs in the Air: A Circus,” through July 20, 313 S. Broad St., www.philasculptors.org. Sculptors and furniture makers contributed chairs to this "sculptural installation" in which donated chairs "perform"; it opens across from the Kimmel Center on June 11 starting at 6 p.m. The opening includes a performance by Spiral Q Puppet Theater. “Daniel Jackson: Dovetailing History,” through June 20, Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, University of the Arts, 333 S. Broad St., 215-717-6480. The founder of the woodworking and furniture design department at U Arts gets this posthumous retrospective; 23 major works will be together for the first time. Don't miss his gorgeous treatment of materials and attention to functionality. Nakashima Studio Tours, Wed., June 11, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., $10 donation for Nakashima Foundation for Peace; open house, Sat., June 14; 1847 Aquetong Rd., New Hope, 215-862-2272. The beautiful naturalism of George Nakashima, one of the most important craft furniture designers of the last century, lives on in this New Hope showroom and studio. “Wendell Castle: Seeing in the Dark -- Recent Works,” through June 28, Wexler Gallery, 201 N. Third St., 215-923-7030. Castle's clever works combine a sense of history with exotic woods (wormy beech, jelutong, cocabolo), while always maintaining a wry sense of humor. For more information on the Furniture Society conference, visit www.furnituresociety.org, and see the Listings section for a full list of Furniture 2003 events.
-- Respond to this article in our Forums -- click to jump there
Recent Comments
Eternal Teenager: RIP John Hughes, 1950-2009 `so good` » Eternal Teenager: RIP John Hughes, 1950-2009 `It was something for everyone. Even in Ferris Bueller` » NOW SEE THIS: Al Bundy shakes it to Major Lazer `Molly, will you help me make a shot-by-shot remake of this scene?` » SXSW Day 2: The Labelmakers `Kill Rock Stars, Merge, and Sub Pop showcases all on the same day. That is just awesome!` » SURPRISE!: Urban artists love Obama `GODMAN ENZO WANTS TO THE THANK PHILADELPHIA'S CITY PAPER FOR GIVING US A CHANCE TO WRITE WHAT WE FELT, SOME VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE NORMAL COMMENTS RATHER ` » Blahg Humbug `Maybe we should just offer critiques of the artblahg loser's work instead of pretending we don't know who he is.
You can call me VINCENT and I'm just ` » BIG UPS: Local designers lovin' on their hometown `And when you head west to Lancaster, be sure to check out BUiLDiNG CHARACTER, Downtown Lancaster's Creative Outlet with 30+ vendors selling architectural ` » The Fall Guy `KB, the reason that high school students are using interpreters is that many of them have lived in the US for only a few months.
One thing that news ` » CONCERT REVIEW: Janelle Monáe @ Johnny Brendas, 3/19 `She really is a star, and it was a privilege to see her in an intimate venue.` » MUSIC MADNESS: Win The Runaways soundtrack
`1. Jodie Foster and Scott Baio; Bugsy Malone
2. Floria Sigismondi
3. Welcome to the Rileys and Remember Me` »
Web Exclusives
The Week in Eats Get Out! Daedelus Mon., Feb. 22, 8 p.m., $10, with Nosaj Thing and Jogger, Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St., 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com. Fever Pitch
One Philly dance troupe lets imagination carry it to the farthest corners of reality.
Popular Articles
The Fall Guy The student the School District blamed for the violence at South Philadelphia High School shares his story. It's not the same one District officials have been telling. Reinventing Arlen One year after he fled the GOP, Pa.'s senior senator is scratching and clawing to do what he does best: survive. Seuss Chef Environmental lip service takes a back seat to tasty a.m. fare at Green Eggs Café. The Climb Behind Ladder 15's Ansill-fied revamp. The Next Movement
Oh! Pears' Corey Duncan is assembling an ambitious rock orchestra. ![]() Hot Hands Studio: $50 for $25 Massage, Skin Care & Body Treatments | Curves | Cafe Nola | Paddy Whacks Irish Sports Pub: Plastic Debit Cards | Philadelphia Orchestra: Four Tickets for April 8, 2010 | Philadelphia Orchestra: Four Tickets for June 3, 2010 | Skirmish Paintball | Swanky Bubbles | Gillian's ticket | Mango Moon HALF OFF DEPOT Why live life at full price? Search Real Estate
Today's Big Deal:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||