"Ferris Bueller's Day Off" House for Sale

by Bailee Wolfson

Tucked away in the woods of Chicago, this four-bed, four-bath is a modernist masterpiece, but might be more well-know for its starring role in the painfully infamous car scene of the feature film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."

Its reprise on the web currently comes from its recent listing on the market for $2.3 million.

Two steel-and-glass buildings make up this peaceful palace with the garage celebrating the automobile by showcasing the cars within. Architects A. James Speyer and David Haid built the structures on steel beams, creating a Jetson-like pod above the ground. The home also has stunning panoramic views, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls spanning 5,300 square feet and lending an affect much like Philip Johnson's famed Glass House.

To Inquire or learn more about visit Sotheby's International Realty.

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Eric Schedin New Products

by Tim Yu

Erik Schedin recently released another trio of products for his curated online shop, the highlight of which is the Danner Light Boot. Designed in 1979 it was the first ever boot to utilize Gore-Tex technology. Currently only made for the Japanese Market, the boots are now available in Europe exclusively on Schedin's store. An original Acne whistle and wool baseball cap round out the release of featured products which all share a distinct clean, understated design.

At first glance, Schedin's goods might not seem all that connected but a closer look unveils an obvious thematic approach to each release. Seems like you'd be ready for a hunting trip or a long walk through the woods with this latest pack. Schedin, a Swede, seems to prefer the old American style which has been steadily gaining popularity for a while now.

Schedin started his shop four years ago after graduating Beckmans College of Design. Presently the shop carries eight different products. For more info and to purchase any of the goods visit Erik Schedin.

Robi Walters and Leanne Wright: Bless-ed

by Bailee Wolfson

by Ariston Anderson

Artists Robi Walters and Leanne Wright joined forces after meeting in London in 1991, designing album covers for prominent underground dance labels and producers including Giles Peterson, Bebel Gilberto and Carl Craig. After moving back to Leanne's native Canada in 2004, their art began to reflect the changing nature of the music business.

In their new show Bless-ed at the newly founded Dapper Dan Gallery in New York, they’re presenting a series of collages made from smashed records. While most music purists would panic at the sacrilege of destroying a classic album like Michael Jackson's Off the Wall or Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, the artists obliterated the artifacts to turn them into something beautiful. The result is a series of collages that create something new from the materials, each resembling some kind of new gemstone. Both a statement on the changing technology of music, from record to MP3 and a deeply personal collaboration, the upshot is nothing short of mesmerizing.

The second part of their show involves collages and paper constructs made from discarded advertising materials. Based on the petal shape (called Vesica Piscis), one of the root forms of geometry, the form takes on a floral shape. Their ability to transform old objects into works that are shiny, new and seemingly priceless is again apparent in this series. It's a body of work that is not to be missed in their first brief New York show before it continues on to London this summer.

Dapper Dan Imperial Gallery
Private Viewing: 28 May 2009, 7-11pm
27-31 May 2009, 12-5pm
139 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10011 map
tel. +1 917 627 9558 (Call for appointments outside the listed times.)

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Brighten The Corners: Stanley & Marvin

by Karen Day

Providing another creative lesson in typography, Brighten the Corners' latest book, "Stanley & Marvin" is a charming follow up to their first venture in type-as-illustration books, " Victor & Susie."

Stemming from irregular trips to his native Greece, London-based designer Billy Kiosoglou worked with his Brighten the Corners partner Frank Philippin to create a story that expresses the difficulty of accepting change and the struggle of dealing with factors beyond our control. Like "Victor & Susie," the latest book attracts adult readers for its witty use of fonts to create images and clever storyline but is still easy enough for children to get it.

When working on any new project, the multi-disciplined design duo reduces components to their most basic elements, a technique that allows them to create clear, concise work and success in a variety of design fields.

The 80-page book "Stanley & Marvin" is available for purchase from the Brighten the Corners shop for £5.

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Paul Sika Photography

by Lost At E Minor

Cote d'Ivoire-based photographer Paul Sika created the environments in his wonderfully colorful and vibrant African series using actors and carefully staged sets to convey a powerful sense of social narrative and open the doors of imagination.

The fashion and advertising photographer lets his ideas flow organically, but in the end his photographs are not left to chance. By creating a script and drawing sketches, Silka can develop his concept until it reaches full maturity.

Read a full interview with Silka at Feature Shoot.