Wood used for Maya Lin’s bench came from FSC-certified land. Photo by Dan Whipps.Thursday, May 14
Cooper-Hewitt: Design for a Living World Exhibit Opening
Ten leading designers have developed new objects using sustainably grown and harvested materials to tell unique stories about the lifecycle of materials, the places the materials are from, and the power of conservation and design. The featured designers and places include Maya Lin/Maine; Isaac Mizrahi/Alaska; Ted Muehling/Micronesia; and Kate Spade/Bolivia. On view will be the prototypes, drawings, video interviews and finished products created by the designers. The exhibition continues through January 4, 2010. Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, 2 E. 91st St., 212-849-8349.
Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19
Ligne Roset “Emerging Design” Exhibition
See cutting-edge pieces from young up-and-coming designers at this exhibit; Ligne Roset will also host a silent auction of a limited-edition model of “Confluences,” designed by Philippe Nigro to benefit DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). Ligne Roset, 250 Park Ave. South, 212-375-1036.
Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19
“Soft Is the New Cool”: New Hungarian Designers
See emerging Hungarian designers use the theme of “softness” in their works for the graphic arts, furniture, jewelry and architecture design. Hungarian Cultural Center, 447 Broadway, fifth floor, 212-750-4450.
Monday, May 18
Jewish Heritage Dinner
Developer Larry Silverstein will be honored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage at its 13th Annual Heritage Dinner. The evening will feature Dan Rather as Master of Ceremonies and a performance by violinist Gil Shaham. 6:30 p.m. Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, Battery Park City. For more information, contact Betsy Aldredge or Abby R. Spilka at 646-437-4337 or email baldredge@mjhnyc.org or aspilka@mjhnyc.org.
WHAT’S ON SALE
DWELL STUDIO
109 Spring St., 212-219-9343
Hours: Fri-Tue 10 am-7 pm
Sale: Through May 25
Get up to 80 percent off bedding for kids and adults at this blow-out sample sale. Duvet sets, $140 (reg. $308).
FRED FLARE
131 Meserole Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 718-599-9221
Sale: May 17, noon-5pm
This one-day-only spring sample sale features “$10 deals, $2 steals and more.” We love the groovy home accessories including clocks, lamps and kitchen items.
