Temperature 2012 is a survey, or diagnostic, of American contemporary design, with interviews from over 35 designers and design observers. The book is being released in collaboration with the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and the Home Front Series – an annual event which spotlights American design through lectures, open studios and publications.

Please join us to celebrate the release of Temperature 2012, Saturday January 28th from 4-7 PM at the Andrew Rafacz Gallery – 835 W Washington Blvd, Chicago IL.

One of my favorite websites, Nowness, has a very nice interview with Daniel Arsham in which he talks about his practice and new works for OHWOW gallery in Los Angeles. Check it out.

For an interesting article that gives a bit of insight into the work of Daniel Arsham – half of Snarkiteture – check out this great interview on the website Post New.

Congratulations to Rich Brilliant Willing on being named to the Forbes list 30 Under 30: Art and Design. Super cool!

Here is a great article on Daniel Arsham’s work with Merce Cunningham. Daniel is half of the design group Snarkitecture (look for an announcement soon….).