Partners & Spade, a combination Art Studio and Store, features an eclectic array of vintage and new curated art items. One of their more unique offerings in their weekends-only open storefront is their own collection of digitally self-published books that feature 'observational' iPhone photos. For only $35 a piece, the books will delight anyone who appreciates the art of the mundane.
Vehicular Nomenclature:
Observational iphone photos of vehicular texts. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
Square Green Electrical Boxes and Their Horticultural Counterparts:
Observational iphone photos of green public utility boxes and similarly shaped bushes and plants. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
New York City Apartment:
Observational iphone photos of discarded New York City apartment parts. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
Not So Grand Opening:
A collection of mediocre grand opening announcements. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
Nine Sunflowers and the Moon:
A collection of nine sunflower photos, and one of the moon. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
Hoses and Roses:
Observational iphone photos of hoses and roses. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
Etch-a-sketch in the Sky:
Observational iphone photos of contrails. Digitally printed, 2010. Published by Partners & Spade
Portable Natural History Museum:
Observational iphone photos taken in The Natural History Museum, NYC. Digitally printed, 2008. Published by Partners & Spade
Air Conditioner Graffiti:
Observations in and around New York, art on air conditioners. iphone photos, Digitally printed, 2008. Published by Partners & Spade
Dirty Blinds and Dead Plants:
Observations in and around New York. iphone photos, Digitally printed, 2008. Published by Partners & Spade
To purchase any of the above books, simply email them here.
Partners & Spade, established in 2008 by Andy Spade and Anthony Sperduti, is a storefront and studio on Great Jones Street in the NoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan. The studio produces films, books, apparel and conceptual products as well as marketing and branding projects for select corporate clients. The storefront, open on weekends to the public, presents a constantly re-imagined group show of artwork, objects, collections and ideas generated by an ever changing cast of collaborators.
Begun as a means for its founders to pursue varied creative interests, Partners & Spade draws on Spade and Sperduti’s collective experience in advertising, filmmaking and fashion to create compelling brand strategies, products and one-of-a-kind artifacts, as well as a unique space for art happenings and special gatherings.
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