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Our Go-To Gift Guide for Design Lovers

From a spaceship-shaped console to an unforgettable sushi dinner, Surface’s editors select

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Don’t Judge This Book by Its Cover

British artist Richard Woods puts his signature spin on a delightfully deceptive hardcover.

ART
New Film Shorts Put 3 Craft Masterminds Under the Microscope

Loewe gave us a sneak peek of videos created ahead of its forthcoming exhibition, “Chance...

BEHIND THE SCENES
Steven Holl Explains the Virtues of His Newest Paint Set

From his office in his New York studio, the architect gives us a glimpse at his creative process by

ITINERARY
What to See and Do During Art Basel Miami Beach 2017

Our selection of this year’s not-to-miss exhibitions, openings, events, and more.

How Contemporary Art Transformed the World’s Best Chef

Bold gestures, the principles of minimalism, and a Picasso painting powered Daniel Humm to the...

Design
Designer of the Day: David Wiseman

The California native on designing a bench for a deer, his first L.A. show, and Halloween, his...

ART
The New Gallery Changing Common Notions of Latin American Art

Proxyco opens in New York with a distinct focus on artwork from Mexico and Colombia.

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@teklan

The standout Instagram account that’s capturing our attention right now.

Art
Designer of the Day: Rogan Gregory

The New York fashion designer-turned-sculptor on the resolution of shapes, the two most important...

ART
The Artist Who Drew With Computers, Before Computers Were a Thing

Vera Molnár, a little-known founding mother of computational art and thinking, will feature in...

Art
How Kōji Enokura’s Minimalist Works Toe The Line Between Paintings and Art Objects

Tokyo’s Taka Ishii Gallery showcases a monochromatic installation by the Japanese artist.

DESIGN
What to See at This Year’s Salon Art + Design

At Salon Art + Design, New York’s annual fair dedicated to presenting both the fine and...

DESIGN
Why Italian Radical Design Continues to Inspire

A new exhibition explores the cultural context of one of design’s most irreverent movements.

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How to Digitize Your Drawings in Real Time, Using Actual Paper and Pens

The Slate 2+ operates just like a traditional sketchpad, and incorporates digital tools.