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DESIGN
Lights Up
Brooklyn-based artist Danny Kaplan is taking the design world by storm with his incredible, skillfully made clay lamps. Starting with a design sketch, Kaplan works out the details of form and composition. Then he uses a variety
of different ceramic techniques, including wheel throwing and slab-building, to create individual pieces that are at once complex and minimalist, with a vintage, elegant look. His care and craft are evident in each custom, made-to- order piece. Kaplan creates and offers a variety of lamps, including pendant, floor, and table lamps. Each is an architectural delight and the perfect addition to any mid- century modern home.
Danny Kaplan is available at dannykaplanstudio.com.
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ART
Memory Lane
The Art Gallery of Ontario puts the artistry and musings of creative tour- de-force Leonard Cohen on display in the exhibition “Everybody Knows”. Curated by Julian Cox, the AGO’s deputy director and chief curator, the exhibition will demonstrate not only the breadth of his achievements, but also his many influences and cultural impact. Through more than 200 rarely-seen, photographs, drawings, journals, letters, self-portraits, artworks, and objects each visitor will be transported into Leonard Cohen’s world, shining light on his multifaceted creativity. Born and educated in Montreal, Cohen was a poet, novelist, singer, songwriter, painter, and photographer whose creative career spanned multiple decades. He has achieved cultural and critical acclaim for his work and is the only Canadian to have received both a Governor General’s Award for Poetry and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“Everybody Knows” is on view at the Art Gallery of Ontario starting December 7, 2022.
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TRAVEL
Polar Express
The windiest, coldest, and driest continent on Earth might not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning a vacation, but luxury travel company White Desert is hoping to change that, with the launch of its newest camp called Echo. With a landscape of snow and ice as its canvas, Echo promises a vacation that will provide visitors with exclusive access to the rarely seen interior of Antarctica. Crafted from composite fibreglass, each camping pod on the glacial resort is inspired by space and finished with stylish furnishings. Designed for two guests, Echo is perfect for anyone with an adventurous spirit looking to explore new terrain.
For more information visit white-desert.com.
Leonard Cohen, Self-Portrait, 1979. Instant print (Polaroid Type 667). Overall: 10.8 x 8.3 cm. © Leonard Cohen Family Trust. Danny Kaplan: photo courtesy of Danny Kaplan.
White Desert Echo camp: photographed by Andrew Ling – White Desert Antarctica.
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