Born July 27, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. William Eggleston is widely considered one of the most important color photographers in America. It was in the 1960s, in an effort to more accurately portray the tactile qualities of life in the rural south that Eggleston abandoned black and white photography to experiment with new color technology. Though sometimes the result of manipulation, Eggleston’s use of color is never pretty or functionless. It exists in his photographs because it exists in his world. That is not to say that all color is natural. The alien green glow which tints the light spewing from the window of the ambiguous structure in Untitled, 1992 seems most unnatural in fact. The seemingly careless method of cropping Untitled is typical of much of Eggleston’s work. With a casualness reminiscent of a snapshot, he portrays such idiosyncratic subject matter as parked cars, dogs lapping water from puddles and ceiling fixtures. But despite their apparent banality, Eggleston’s images are defiantly intelligent. Stripped of pretension and reduced to the facts, they are convincing substitutes for all that they endeavor to record.

William Eggleston Online

January 14, 2006

Spring is an exhibit space that works in the manner of a magazine. Spring is a collective, resource center, brain trust and think tank - the starting point for the active participation of a variable group to create stimulating exhibits that are not limited to one medium and look into the different possible development of a theme. Spring invites curators, artists, designers and writers to collaborate on specific projects. It is an ambitious and exciting idea that would like to promote thinking, explore new exchanges and provide a link to and association with innovative projects.

Spring plans three to four main issues per year and some smaller 'articles' or 'special issues'. Topics span through all aspects of Art, Fashion, Design, Music and include all mediums. Spring will tie in with existing shows and help in importing them to New York, giving exposure and creating a new exchange.

Spring 3d Magazine online

January 7, 2006

Marimekko’s visions for the future are being forged through young designers, just like in Marimekko’s early years in the 1950s. Marimekko has faith in young talented designers, both from Finland and abroad; and trust that they will boldly create something new and avant-garde. However, committed to Marimekko’s basic philosophy – design is inspired by beautiful everyday life. Marimekko's dual strategy: create top design, but the designs must also be financially profitable.

Marimekko’s objective is to grow and succeed in the international arena as a Finnish design company that has a strong identity. Business development primarily focuses on organic growth.

Marimekko online

January 4, 2006