Staged : Good Kate Bad Kate

Fashion model Kate Moss photographed by new york based american photographer Steven Klein.Fashion model Kate Moss photographed by new york based american photographer Steven Klein.Fashion model Kate Moss photographed by new york based american photographer Steven Klein.Fashion model Kate Moss photographed by new york based american photographer Steven Klein.Fashion model Kate Moss photographed by new york based american photographer Steven Klein.Fashion model Kate Moss photographed by new york based american photographer Steven Klein.English supermodel Kate Moss photographed by NY based fashion photographer Steven Klein for the March, 2012 issue of W Magazine.

Set Design by: Jack Flanagan

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The Bohmerian on Tumblr

Cool pics and images on Bohmerian Tumblr.com Continue to be inspired and follow The Bohemrian on tumblr.com for a daily visual feast of art, design, and beauty.

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Bohemian Finds : Cement Tiles by Claesson Koivisto Rune

Modern morocco inspired concrete tiles designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Marrakech DesignModern morocco inspired concrete tiles designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Marrakech DesignModern morocco inspired concrete tiles designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune for Marrakech DesignStone : Beautiful handmade concrete tiles designed by Stockholm based architecture and design firm Claesson Koivisto Rune for Marrakech Design.

See layout and color options here.

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Inspired by traditional Arabic geometry, these concrete tiles are handmade in Marrakech, Morocco, come in a variety of beautifully fresh colors, and can be laid in in several patterns.

I think the handmade quality of these tiles makes them particular elegant, their simplicity, timeless, and their fun colors, absolutely fun and super chic.

(Found via yellowtrace blog.)
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Work & Play : Alexander Calder

American sculptor Alexander Calder photographed by André KertészAmerican sculptor and artist Alexander Calder photographed in Paris, 1929, by Hungarian born photographer André Kertész.

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This week my sister Esther got married, and so congrads to her! She and her groom looked absolutely amazing and the wedding was mad beautiful!! The both have great energy and so I wish them an amazing and long life together…

Have a great weekend everyone!
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Bohemian Finds : The Disco Bar

A neon disco bar designed by fashion designer Patrick Cox. The Disco Bar, 2008: Designed by fashion designer Patrick Cox, and originally auctioned at the Première of Grey Goose Character & Cocktails in October of 2008 to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

This piece is available through Highland Park Antiques in NYC.
More info here.

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If you just so happen to have the extra 125 grand that you really want to spend on this super cool multicolored neon bar, then find more info here. If you just want a really cool bar but for allot less cash, then contact me here.

Please credit responsibly! Photo via Highland Park Antiques NYC.
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Inspiration : Kasia Struss for Harper’s Bazaar Spain

Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain.Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain.Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain.Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain.Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain.Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Spain.Polish fashion model Kasia Struss photographed for the February 2012 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Spain.

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I think everyone would agree that these amazing Chanel, and Dolce & Gabbana patterns would make amazing pillows and wallpaper. I know I want me some of all that!

Please credit responsibly! Photos by Nico for Harper’s Bazaar Spain via fashiongonerogue.com.
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Thoughts : RIP Lillian

Jewish female fashion photographer Lillian Bassman.Randomly today I heard that iconic fashion photographer Lillian Bassman past away on Monday, Feb 13, 2012.  This news saddens me, and ironically I have been for a while now, inquiring and trying to find a way to interview her, about her recent work, her life growing up as a Jewish female artist in New York, and her 73 year marriage to her photographer husband Paul Himmel.

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Born in 1933, in Brooklyn NY, Lillian was originally famous for her black and white fashion photos first published in Junior Bazaar and Harper’s Bazaar magazine. More recently she has focused on digitally manipulated art images that like most of her work, focus on emphasizing the contrast of dark and light.

If you have any interest in fashion photography, photography, or fashion in general, I recommend you look her up and get familiar with her work. She is recognized as one of the last great female fashion photographers, and her limited addition prints I am sure will now begin to appreciate considerably.

Some Lillian Bassman photographs:

A fashion editorial photo by Lillian Bassman for Haper's Bazaar magazine.A photograph by American Jewish fashion photographer Lillian BassmanA fashion editorial photo for German Vouge by Lillian BassmanA black and white photo by American fashion photographer Lillian BassmanI believe her work is now represented by the Staley Wise gallery in NYC.

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Inspiration : Graffiti Door #3

A cool graffiti door.Poured street paint graffiti in Williamsburg Brooklyn.Another unique graffiti type door in Brooklyn’s chic Williamsburg neighborhood.

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I really like how this door is mostly coverd in square black and white type prints and then contrasted with only a few colored cutouts. For a fun DIY project; try gluing inexpensive art prints, magazine pages, or any of your favorite posters on a door, especially a children’s room door, and coating it with a few layers of polyurethane.

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Styled : Wedding Essentials

Men's Fashion AccessoriesBrown Mezlan shoes and a D&G tie for my sister Esther’s Valentines Day Wedding tomorrow. So excited!!

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Art Finds : Rugggero Asnagho Sculptures

Small-scale, moblie, plexiglass sculptures by Italian designer Rugggero Asnagho.I love the clean lined simplicity of these modern, mini plexiglass, Neritagli sculptures by Italian designer Rugggero Asnagho. The figures are imaginary animals that are mobile and can be assembled at home.

Purchasing info here.

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Rare & Beautiful : Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat

A rare art nouveau stoneware vessel by French potter and ceramicist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat

La Nuit, 1894: A green art nouveau stoneware vessel by French potter and ceramicist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat.

See more Dalpayrat pieces at Jason Jacques gallery in NYC.

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I simply am in love with pieces like this. In general there is something so fantastical and futuristic about art nouveau period pieces. The simplicity, and sculptural effect of this Dalpayrat piece has me falling head over heels, in love with a whimsical and organic past, that I am sure is the trendy future of the very soon to be over, retro obsessed world of design.

Please credit responsibly! Photo via Jason Jacques INC NYC.
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Thoughts : RIP Whitney

American singer, songwirter, model, and producer Whitney Elizabeth Houston.It really is so sad that the beautiful and super talented Whitney Houston past away today, so unexpectedly, and so so very young. Although the cause has not yet been publicly announced, I really don’t think it matters, and like many I am sad that she has so suddenly passed away.

To Whitney: your music has always made a good day seem great, and a bad day seem ok. Thank you for the joy you have shared with us and I will forever continue to enjoy your presence in the soul of your song!

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Craving : Bad Girl Fiona

A signed photo of Fiona Apple McAfee MaggartIs it only me or does anyone else also miss the ravishing voice of  “bad bad girl” Fiona Apple. There is some rumor that she is working on a new record which I really hope is true, and if by some miracle chance, you Fiona are reading this post, just know you are one of my very first bohmerian inspirations. And oh…Happy Valentine! 🙂

My two very favorite Fiona songs are: Criminal, and Shadowboxer.
What are yours?

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Bohemian Travels : Philly PA

A fine art photo of amish boys by American photographer Geroge TiceTwo Amish Boys, 1962, Lancaster PA. Photograph by America art photographer George Tice.

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Tomorrow I am heading down to Philly and beyond for a week of work, and very much hope to bring back some unique inspiration. If you have any favorite places that you think I should visit, then please email me your suggestions and I will try to visit one or two.

The truth is I am very excited to relive my only other trip there; one my parents took my brothers and I, when we were kids, on a three day trip through Philly and Lancaster, PA. I clearly remember how uniquely American my experience there was, and in contrast to my comfortably bohemian New York, a weeks dose of true Americana, surely it will do my bohmerian self some patriotic good.

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Bohemianism : Wanderlust Australia

A fashion editorial in the March 2012 Harper's Bazzar Australia featuring Dutch model Marloes Horst.A fashion editorial in the March 2012 Harper's Bazzar Australia featuring Dutch model Marloes Horst.A fashion editorial in the March 2012 Harper's Bazzar Australia featuring Dutch model Marloes Horst.A fashion editorial in the March 2012 Harper's Bazzar Australia featuring Dutch model Marloes Horst.A fashion editorial in the March 2012 Harper's Bazzar Australia featuring Dutch model Marloes Horst.Dutch model Marloes Horst, styled by Jillian Davison, and photographed by NYC based fashion photographer Will Davidson for the March 2012 edition of Harper’s Bazar Australia.

Photos via: Fashion Gone Rogue

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It really is exciting to see nomadic themes and influences becoming quite so fashionable and editorially chic.

Apparently wanderlust means to have “a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.” As you may already have read in my yesterday’s Basic House post, I have many nomadic influences, and I really am loving how sophisticated, chic, and bohmerian many of these inspirations  have now become.

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Ingenuity : Basic House by Martin Azua

A pocket sized sustainable house designed by Barcelona based designer Martin Azua.A pocket sized sustainable house designed by Barcelona based designer Martin Azua. A pocket sized sustainable house designed by Barcelona based designer Martin Azua.A pocket sized sustainable house designed by Barcelona based designer Martin Azua.A pocket sized sustainable house designed by Barcelona based designer Martin Azua.How cool is this collapsible, self inflating, pocket sized, sustainable, glittering gold house, designed by Barcelona-based designer Martín Azúa. It inflates with either body heat, or the sun, and is reversible to deflect solar gain.

More here.

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Nomadic living has always been on my mind, and the truth is, with my inherited nomadic Jewish DNA, my general infatuation with historic Native American culture, and my own romanticized understanding of the Hippie on the go lifestyle; nomadic principals influence my preference for well traveled pieces that are easily identifiable but hardly recognized as that of any particular period.

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Art Finds : Niall McClelland

Abstract art created with leaked printer ink cartridges by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland.Abstract art created with leaked printer ink cartridges by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland.Abstract art created with leaked printer ink cartridges by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland.Abstract art created with leaked printer ink cartridges by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland.Abstract art created with leaked printer ink cartridges by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland.Stain, 2011. A series of paintings created with leaked printer cartridge ink, by Toronto based artist Niall McClelland.

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These tie-dye meets kaleidoscope type images are really great, but I especially like that they have been created with ink that was otherwise destined to be used mechanically rather then so free flowing. It reminds me to be more open and adapt to opportunities I may not have previously planned for myself.

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Staged : Chen Man for i-D Magazine

Avant-garde magazine covers photographed by Chen Man for i-D magazine.Avant-garde magazine covers photographed by Chen Man for i-D magazine.Avant-garde magazine covers photographed by Chen Man for i-D magazine.Avant-garde magazine covers photographed by Chen Man for i-D magazine.RISE AND SHINE
From this springs, Whatever The Weather Issue, i-D magazine celebrates The Year of the Dragon, or Chinese New Year, with these amazing fashion portraits, photographed by China’s avant-garde fashion photographer Chen Man.

Happy New Years!

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Rare & Beautiful : Beatrice Wood at SMMoA

Modern abstract pottery by American artist and potter Beatrice Wood.Luster Vessel, 1986. An absolutely beautiful, glazed pottery vessel by American studio potter and artist Beatrice Wood.

Please credit responsibly! photo by John White.

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I love adventurous pieces like this, because the are fun, beautiful, and often very rare. Their unique forms also add great texture and visual interest to any room or interior.
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An art exhibit at the Santa Monica Museum of Art featuring the work of American female artist and potter Beatrice Wood.Although I am unable to visit; currently on display through February 25, 2012, at the Santa Monica Museum of Art is her; “career woman-drawings, paintings, vessels, and objects” exhibit, which of course I wish I could go and see.

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Inspiration : Rusty Chic-Graffiti Door

A rusty metal graffiti door in Williamsburg Brooklyn.A rusty metal graffiti door in Williamsburg Brooklyn.A rusty metal graffiti door in Williamsburg Brooklyn.The main entrance door of the Zebulon cafe on Wythe avenue in Brooklyn’s chic Williamsburg neighborhood.

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I really love the graffiti scribble that cleverly matches the bronze door handle. Contrasted to the rusty door, the weathered brick and concrete just give this entrance the historic industrial look and feel one would expect of any Brooklyn drinking establishment.

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Bohemianism : Summer Residency

Apply for a summer art studio at The Wassaic Project.Applications are now being accepted for the  “summer residency” at The Wassaic Project artist retreat in upstate Wassaic, NY. Studio space is limited and residencies are one to six months and include housing.

Deadline February 14, 2012 11:59pm.

An artists retreat in upstate New York.More residency info here.
More Wassaic info here.

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This is a fun place to visit over the summer and I especially recommend visiting when they have open studio days, to meet and watch some of the very talented artists working there. If you live in NYC or Westchester, Wassaic is the last stop on the Metro North Harlem Line (blue line) and a short 10 minute walk from the studios.

I will post more about this before summer.

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Ingenuity : The Umbrella Light +

Modern lighting made of recycled chinese coktail umbrellas.Modern lighting made of recycled paper.Modern lighting made of recycled soda can tabs.These cleverly designed pendant lampshade creations are made by NYC designer Allison Patrick and range in price from $75-85.

Find these and more at her Etsy store.

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Thoughts : A Wood Burning Flame

Photo by Naftali Stern - theBohmerian.comOutside, a gentle blanket of snow is covering NYC, myself, I am now back home in Brooklyn after spending a wonderfully warm week on the West Coast, and all I can think about is a toasty wood fire that I wish I had a brick chimney to light it up in.

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Like the first European settlers who in order to keep warm lived in a one room home, everyone huddled together, centered around a fireplace, often with their livestock at their side; I too live in a one room apartment where often I imagine my electric heater to be but a primitive flickering flame. Although I do not need to cook or bake with my source as would they, I find myself wondering whether our advancements are really worth it; for how lonely one can feel in the generosity of their own private room, for how lackluster is the generous flow of a soot free flame, for how bland are those un-perishable and instantly nuked meals, for how cold are the barren walls of so many homes, for how dependent we have become on the ability of others to help keep us safe, for how few homes can now truly be called a home.

I know the general perception is that people are now warmer and safer, yet please remember that many more of the worlds people do no have any of these privileges, and yet I believe that they survive rather more intuitively by embracing the warmth of their one-room hearts.

My point: Don’t take for granted the safety, warmth, and security we often may assume are easy to come by. Don’t assume that you are better off or that others are lacking; because in the end, everyone has to help each-other to advance in a way that can truly be beneficial to us all.

Photo: Naftali Stern for theBohmerian.com

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Travels : San Francisco

Photo by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternLeaving to San Fransisco for a week and am very much looking forward to having a great time. I will be attending the Winter 2012 Fancy Food Show but will be free Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (Jan 17-18) if anyone out there would care to join me for a fun bohmerian adventure.

The pics were from a 10 day trip my dad, brother and I took to California in the summer of-09.

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Bohmerianism : Peace is Love and Yellow is Mellow

Photo by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternPhoto by Naftali SternSome random photos of things I have recently been working on and places I have been visiting.

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