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19 September 2011

Emilio Doorgasingh, actor, “terrorist” & funny Indian

emilio

My career got a boost playing Arab terrorists. Now I’m a specialist in funny Indians, says the Guyana born actor Emilio Doogasingh. [...]

1 September 2011

California design celebrated in clear context @ Design Museum event

Shire Chair

It’s that time of year: Bill Stern, the tireless expert of California’s unique design heritage, hosts his annual fundraising benefit. [...]

19 September 2010

Royal couple of California modernism to be honored

ray & charles eames

The extraordinary — and never open to the public — Case Study House #9 designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen for “Art and Architecture” magazine publisher, John Entenza, over looking the Pacific Ocean will be the venue for the Museum of California Design’s October 3rd Award Benefit and Auction honoring Charles and Ray Eames. [...]

11 November 2009

Rudi of the sixties

SeeThroughTop

An homage to Rudi Gernreich (1922-1985) the Vienna-born, Los Angeles-based fashion designer known for his zestful, pared down aesthetic. His clothes celebrated youth and action in American culture. [...]

11 October 2009

Bill Stern’s keen eye for California design

Uncle Sam loves citrus

The citrus labels are displayed in an unusual context in a show at CAFAM galleries, 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Curator Bill Stern, executive director of the Museum of California Design, gave me a wonderful personal tour through his show called “Myth & Manpower: Graphics and the California Dream.” [...]