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Bas Van Beek's Hybrid Vases For Pols Potten




Dutch designer/artist Bas Van Beek has earned a reputation as an anti-elitist artist and a harsh critic of others.

When it comes to working with ceramics, he playfully combines existing objects, exemplifying that present technological processes may be used for generating new forms which devalue the meaning of limited editions.

His first collection called “Rip-Offs,” was followed up with “Prequels" (both can be seen here) and now his "Hyper hybrids."

But his five Hybrid vases for Pols Potten, the Netherland modern interior design company, are what I wanted to share with you. Available in white, silver or gold, they fuse animals with objects to become functional and fun pieces.

Artist Bas van Beek's Hybrid ceramics for Pols Potten:

Wolf Watering can vase:

Rooster vase:

Bambi vase:


Fred Vase
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Three of his hybrid vases glazed in gold lustre were part of his exhibit at the Glass and Ceramics Gallery in Wroclaw:

above photo courtesy of designws


his website

If You've Got The Money, They've Got The Time. And Location. DUMBO, Brooklyn ClockTower Is For Sale.






UPDATE: Since this post, the price continues to drop on this property. Now available for $18,000,000.

One of the world's most spectacular triplex residences, the ClockTower, with views to die for and a price tag of $25 million, has just gone on the market. Perched atop One Main Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, the light, airy and open modern space is punctuated by four enormous functioning clocks that double as windows.




Originally built in 1914, the iconic ClockTower space, already famous for its four gigantic clocks, has been transformed into a 7,000 square foot penthouse with fabulous living and entertaining quarters, state-of-the-art technology and arguably NYC's most extraordinary views.




The ClockTower residence was designed and renovated by David Walentas, the developer and principal of Two Trees. Walentas, who had the vision to shape DUMBO into the sought-after neighborhood it is today, spent years crafting the ClockTower into a discerning, unique property. "We meticulously re-created the original space into a home that offers arguably one of the world's greatest views," said Walentas. "The ClockTower itself rises close to the East River and offers sweeping vistas of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge and the entire New York City Skyline."




Atrium is open through the three floors:


The elevator to the ClockTower has a private key access and opens onto a contemporary atrium. The ClockTower boasts strikingly modern design, superb entertainment spaces, and comfortable living quarters, with panoramic views throughout the residence. "It supersedes real estate; it's a work of art that cannot be duplicated," said Asher Abehsera, Vice President for Two Trees residential properties.

Panoramic Views:



Spacious walk-in closets, solid rift-sawn white oak floors, an Italian custom-made kitchen featuring white lacquer cabinets, stainless steel, Pietra Cardosa countertops and Gaggeneau appliances are all part of the residence's luxurious and functional appeal.

Kitchen:




Above all, it is the allure of the four clockface windows, the overwhelming natural light, and unrivaled views that distinguishes this spectacular space from all others. Even the gorgeous pedestal bathtub in the master bathroom looks out onto sweeping vistas of lower Manhattan:

Master Bath:



6,800 SF TRIPLEX TOWER IN THE 1914 LANDMARK CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

16th Floor 3,095 sf / 16’ ceiling
17th Floor 2,330 sf / 11’ ceiling
18th Floor 988 sf / 15’ceiling
19th Floor 400 sf / private roof deck

Floor Plans (click to enlarge):



SPECIAL FEATURES
• Four 14’ diameter clocks with glass faces provide panoramic 360° views
• “Smart Home” technology includes integrated Crestron system for heating, air conditioning,
• lighting, audio/visual system and sun control
• Private Elevator & Staircase: Custom glass enclosed 3-story elevator and architectural wrap-around stair featuring stainless steel and glass railing and solid white oak treads
• Kitchen by Canova: Custom Italian kitchen with cabinets in white lacquer, Pietra Cardosa stone and stainless steel countertops with integral sinks and appliances by Gaggenau and Sub-Zero
• Bathrooms feature natural stone fl oors with radiant heat, glass wall tile, European designed fixtures and fittings by Dornbracht
• Wood floors throughout are solid, rift-sawn 5” white oak planks
• Central 4-pipe fancoil system for heating and cooling

MONTHLY COMMON CHARGES $2,687
ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES $20,958 (2008/2009)
OFFERED AT $25 MILLION

For more information call Asher Abehsera at 00-1-646-724-2880.




About The Management Company:
Two Trees Management Co. owns most of the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO ("Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass") as well as significant properties in the Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill area. The company's holdings include 13 buildings and the second largest portfolio of commercial space on the Brooklyn waterfront, which spans 3 million square feet.
all images and information courtesy of Two Trees Management Co.

Just In Time For Halloween; More Wild Skulls By Artist Damien Hirst



above: one from each of Hirst's series; Hypnotic, Transcendent and Hallucinatory Heads.

A lot of blogs have been covering artist Michael Leon's colored gypsum skulls lately and I've seen many a post on everything from crayon skulls to skull flash drives. But if you're an art fan and a skull fan, I can't think of a more fun combination that the series of Damien Hirst's 'spinner' painted skulls.


above: Hirst with his diamond encrusted skull

I'm sure most of you are familiar with artist Damien Hirst's diamond and platinum skull. Lauded as the singularly most expensive piece of sold art at 100 million dollars, the skull, titled "For The Love Of God".


above: For The Love Of God, the 100 million dollar diamond encrusted platinum skull by Damien Hirst

A common theme in his own, as well as many other artist's work, Hirst has created several other versions of skulls that you may not know about and that are available for purchase.

In this latest series of 50 painted skulls are three categories manifested as three variations of form: Hallucinatory Head, Hypnotic Head and Transcendent Head, with each skull a unique result of the now famous and highly sought after ‘Spin’ painting technique.

The skull is one of a number of recurring motifs not only in Damien Hirst’s work but also in the history of art, and in this special edition has been reworked back in to his signature. The technique is simple but the result relies on complex ideas about mortality and the history of mankind, touching on specific anthropological and historical readings, with compelling, celebratory and seductive results.

A suggested memento mori of a more uplifting and contemporary slant, Hirst’s proximity to the subject of death is ever fresh, rewarding and daring, seeking to challenge the often morbid art historical approach to the subject. His skulls engage, they fix us with their own kind of gaze, imploring us to see the comedy within them. Here, the image of death is less unknowable, more approachable, a little lighthearted, even, whilst possessing something of an ancient relic or offering to the gods. Influences of the Mexican celebration, Dia de los Muertos, fuse ritual and anthropology with ornament, demonstrating the crux of Hirst’s practice wherein the philosophical and eternal become part of the vocabulary of modern life and modern aesthetic.


The Hallucinatory Heads


These are multi-colored glossy spinner paints on partial plastic skulls (no lower jawbone):




The Transcendent Heads


These are multi-colored glossy spinner paints on plastic full skulls with eyeballs:





The Hypnotic Heads


These are black and white glossy spinner painted plastic heads of full skulls with empty eye sockets:



specs for all:
210 x 140 x 140 mm
Household gloss on plastic skull

all information and images are courtesy of The Other Criteria, which is the only place where these skulls shown above can be purchased.

Other Must See Skull Posts:

The Sensory Deprivation Skull:

read about it here.

The Limited Edition Bell & Ross Skull Watch:

read about it here.

Dan Aykroyd's Crystal Head Vodka:

Read about it here.

If you like skull items, be sure to check out the over 135 skull items I've posted on This Next

Latest Ghoulishness From Photographer Joshua Hoffine




Ah, it's that wonderfully creepy time of year again, All Hallow's Eve. Therefore it's time to bring you more gory creepy photography (and now jewelry, too) from the talented horror photographer Joshua Hoffine.



If you didn't see my post about his wonderful work and creepy photo prints for sale last year, you can, and should, read that here.

Here's a few more recent chill-raising images Joshua has added to his portfolio since last year.

New for 2009:
Lady Bathory

details:




The Babysitter:

details


See these prints, purchase them and more here.

New jewelry
Joshua's wonderful photos are available for purchase as well as jewelry he has begun selling that incorporate some of his images into gothic pendants:


buy his jewelry here.

See more of Joshua's horror photography and learn about the process here.

If you like gory art, be sure to check these out:

All the posters created for the SAW series of movies here.
Dexter Inspired Bloody products

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