Art + Design

Free drinks, pretty people, and air conditioning! That’s why we recommend visiting one of our featured events in this Art + Design issue.

First up is Spencer Tunick. You know, Mr. Avant Garde photographer of nekked people. You’ve probably seen his work on HBO. Now see his collection at I-20’s gallery in Chelsea.

Next, based upon your enthusiastic response from our Gisele feature, we recommend the Museum of Modern Art’s Fashioning Fiction in Photography since 1990 exhibit. It’s a schlepp on the 7 train but you’ll be greeted by the gorgeous works of Nan Goldin, Steven Miesel, and Juergen Teller.

Bad hair day or not, we’re blowing our start-up capital on fine Italian furniture at qui New York. In honor of the upcoming International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), qui will be hosting a special exhibit, Flavors of Italian Design for the American Palette, starting May 15th to the 18th, from 12pm-5pm.

Also in honor of the ICFF, Felissimo Design House presents WOW! DESIGN, an exhibit on truly innovative furniture. We’re betting Dafna Bloch’s Folding Table, a sturdy table that even folds away, will be a big hit. For more Felissimo, click here.