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Frank Gehry is a postmodern LA based architect. As so often with artists I first came across him via Louis Vuitton – He is the architect behind the Fondation Louis Vuitton, which is about to open in Paris this fall and he is one of the 6 person to design a limited edition piece for the brands 160th anniversary this year. Actually he adheres to deconstructivism!

Highline NYC – sleek nordic elegance meets industrial style & cool contemporary art

While in New York city a few weeks ago one of the things I enjoyed the most was highline NYC. Its a park on an elevated former railroad track in the west of Manhatten island. In the north the high line NYC starts at west 30th street and its southern end is marked by the Standard Highline hotel near the DVF headquarters.

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View onto Chrysler building from highline nyc, photo@stylecloseup.net

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