Luxe Beat Magazine SEPTEMBER 2014 | Page 83

Art View Unique Designs of Ordinary Objects Exhibits and collections at MAD may make you think about how everyday common objects, such as silverware, vases, jewelry, and furniture are designed. They may raise your awareness about form and function and the creative mind of the designer behind them. Your visit may even inspire you to go home and upcycle an old chair with a new surprising fabric or recompose and modernize a vintage piece of jewelry. The MAD Biennial is A New Exhibition In July 2014, MAD opened NYC Makers: The MAD Biennial, a diverse exhibition that showcases work of approximately 100 highly inventive individuals who create objects or environments that shape our everyday lives. The exhibition runs through October 12, 2014. This exhibition displays exquisite workmanship and skill by artisans, artists and designers, as well as those who operate behind the scenes. Many special events are planned throughout the duration of the exhibition, including fashion shows, performances, social practice projects, and culinary explorations. Support for NYC Makers: The MAD Biennial is pro