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March 2014 - Dallas

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Tyler Shields has a presence mesmerizing enough to encourage you to partake in his crazy daredevil photography. Pushing the boundaries of controversial pop culture through photography, video, performance art and movies, this is one seriously cool Californian. While hanging out at Samuel Lynne Galleries for his exhibition "The Destruction of Glamour," Tyler shared details behind the creation of his large-scale, gravity- defying stunt photography. "I can't really say which is the most dangerous. So many of them were dangerous for other people, and a lot were dangerous for me," he says. "If you look at the X-ray photos, we got a little radiation poisoning from that; the firehouse fight was brutal because of the cold water blasting you in the face; dragging Quint [aka Zachary Quinto] behind a truck on a gravel road was tough for him (not as much for me); but the most painful to watch was Connor Paolo punching Nick Wechsler in the face." Shields was thrust into the media limelight after capturing Clint Eastwood's daughter Francesca ravaging a $100,000 Hermès Birkin with a chainsaw — both received death threats, and hate mail ensued. The artist is associated with actors Mischa Barton, Heather Morris, Lindsay Lohan, Ashley Greene, Scott Patterson and Wes Bentley, who appeared in Shields' feature-length film Final Girl with Abigail Breslin. "I just finished my new film, Outlaw, which I am most proud of," he says. "The work we did on this movie is insane — some of the craziest shots I have ever done." In November, he published his first photography book, The Dirty Side of Glamour (Harper Collins), featuring his "Suspense" and "Chromatic" series, along with images of Lindsay Lohan's "prostitute" shoot. $25, at area booksellers. Max Trowbridge HOUSE + HOME I ndustrial designer Lindsey Adelman is best known for her series of branching lights and chandeliers. The creations evoke an industrial feel — evidenced by their oil-rubbed brass armatures — while remaining organic in nature. Her studio, founded in 2006, has become a favorite of high-profile designers and architects and counts designer Kelly Wearstler and architect Peter Marino among its clients. We spoke to Adelman, who recently opened a new space on Bond Street in Manhattan, about Design Week in New York and future plans. HOW DID LINDSEY ADELMAN STUDIO BEGIN? I took a break from the design world entirely to have my baby boy nine years ago. I really thought I was through with a design career, actually. Then I was invited to be part of an exhibition when Finn was about two. I realized I had a couple of ideas in me that I was still eager to try. I made the first Bubble chandeliers, and people saw them, and people ordered them, and then before I knew it, I had a business. It turned out great, because I was really aware of the kind of process and studio I wanted to run. Slow design. Thoughtful. Enjoyable. Not too stressful. It's still pretty much that way. YOU RECENTLY OPENED A NEW SHOWROOM. WAS THIS IN THE WORKS FOR SOME TIME? It seemed like an obvious need for me to show our clients finished light fixtures that were plugged in somewhere. We were receiving studio visits five to 10 times per week, but all they saw was a really loud room with metal shavings and half-assembled armatures. It was hard to explain what they would be buying. I knew I didn't want a store. I knew I didn't want walk-ins. I wanted it to feel like I could hang anything in there to test the reaction. So that's what I found. I'm really lucky that an amazing private art dealer said yes to subletting his gallery — we get to live with all the Robert Rymans and Richard Serras every day. ICFF/DESIGN WEEK IN NY. IT'S HAS HAD ITS UPS AND DOWNS. I PERSONALLY CAME AWAY FEELING POSITIVE ABOUT THE SHOW AND THE OTHER EXHIBITIONS IN TOWN THAT WEEK. DO YOU FEEL IT'S ON A REBOUND? I guess it always feels the same level to me, just in different ways. This year, my favorite pieces were the new Daydream mirrors by Jason Miller and the beer lounge at the Bowery Hotel by Fort Standard. ANY COLLABORATIONS WITH ARTISTS OR DESIGNERS? I adore working with my close friend, glass artist Nancy Callan. She is a powerhouse full of grace, and it is reflected in her work. We're making new work now for a show in October. UPCOMING PROJECTS? We're doing a large-scale lighting installation with glass pods suspended by a network of branching aircraft cable in a beautiful mansion uptown for Tamara Mellon and Michael Ovits. Who could complain about sharing the space with six Warhols. ANY TEXAS ROOTS? I wish. That sounds so much cooler than Westchester, NY. No — just a Marfa-trip dream. on Industrial Design Luminary SHEDDING LIGHT Lindsey Adelman BY STEVEN HEMPEL. JOSEPH DE LEO On a recent trip to Istanbul to visit the historic crossroads of Europe and Asia, I stumbled across the lively, sophisticated boutique hotel Mama Shelter Istanbul in the heart of the hip Beyoglu district, home to many of Istanbul's galleries, restaurants and museums. It's mere steps from the famed Istiklal Road, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare running north to south through the heart of the district — an attraction that rivals the famed Las Ramblas of Barcelona. Amidst a population of almost 25 million, easy access to your destination is the only way to go; crossing the city can take hours during peak times. Staying at the Mama — as it's known — puts you minutes away from must-see attractions such as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sofia. The Mama Shelter brand was launched in Paris in 2008 — the creation of the Trigano family, co-founders of Club Med. The Istanbul property is distinctly contemporary, owing much to the contributions of star designer Philippe Starck. The rooms are thoughtfully laid-out, most with a private patio, but it's the dining area that has Starck's stamp. A series of drawings swoop across the ceiling, and above a sleek stainless-and-marble bar hangs a collection of colorful inflatables. At the heart of the Mama experience is a commitment to service. The staff is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Turkish; they seem to know each guest personally, and chats about local food, great spots to visit and even politics are plentiful. Interested in trying out Mama Shelter without flying halfway across the world? The group plans to open an L.A. location in the near future. mamashelter.com. Steven Hempel Yum — a veritable feast of some of the foremost images of our shared history has arrived at Fort Worth's Amon Carter Museum of American Art in "Art and Appetite: American Painting, Culture and Cuisine" (through May 18). From a plentiful turkey dinner — and the indelible symbol of all Thanksgivings — in Norman Rockwell's Freedom from Want (1942) and Wayne Thiebaud's lineup of lunchroom pies to the ultimate diner scene of all (Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, 1942), approximately 60 canvases tell the story of 250 years of meals, dining, foodstuff and recipes. Beginning with colonial times through the Victorian era's groaning banquets, Jazz Age cocktails and Warhol's Pop-defining Campbell's Soup can, foodies, historians and denizens of American art will find much to savor. cartermuseum.org. Catherine D. Anspon © ESTATE OF ROY LICHTENSTEIN, PRIVATE COLLECTION Roy Lichtenstein's Turkey, 1961, at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art the Table PREPARE JULIE SOFER Karen Pulaski When Karen Pulaski —interior designer and active member of Houston's philanthropic community — set her sights on linens with the founding of Tribute Goods, she was destined to make a difference. With counsel from Ellie and Saeed Taghdisi, founders of the bedding company Home Treasures, Pulaski collaborated with Arizona-based artist Nancy Ruby to develop a collection that incorporates the restorative undertones of fire, earth, air and water. Her notions of practicality, beauty and design struck a chord with those in the know, and Tribute Goods was awarded the 2013 Home Textiles Best New Product award at NY NOW market. Small wonder: She's invested countless hours working with Italian bedding producers and designers outside Milan to get thread count (300), cotton type (long-staple Egyptian), durability and silk mercerization just right. Ultimately Pulaski achieved just what she was seeking: a quality product that's both significant and sublime. Four collections are offered in two color ways, with additional pieces such as bed skirts, coverlets and neck-rolls available. A portion of sales is divvied up amongst benevolent causes. Talk about sweet dreams. At Casa di Lino; tributegoods.com. Seth Vaughan JULIE SOFER The water pattern in Avalon Mist JULIE SOFER The air pattern in Moonstone Of Beauty, Benevolence & Bedding MAD Birkin Says design guru Steven Hempel as he checks into Istanbul's Mama Shelter. Gimme Shelter … Lindsey Adelman Mama Shelter Istanbul Lindsey Adelman's BB.11.01

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