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+ Whaam!

Roy Lichtenstein, a trailblazer of the Pop Art movement, redefined modern art by elevating comic strips & commercial imagery into cultural icons. Drawing inspiration from advertising, pulp fiction & mass media, Lichtenstein blurred the line between high & low art, creating a distinct visual language that resonated with the energy of post-war America. With bold lines, primary colors & his signature Ben-Day dots, Lichtenstein’s works, like Whaam! & Drowning Girl, turned everyday visuals into thought-provoking masterpieces that challenged traditional notions of fine art.

+ La Medusa

Versace brings its iconic Medusa motif into home decor, infusing spaces with bold luxury & timeless design. The Medusa head, a symbol of strength & beauty, is featured across various pieces, from cushions & furniture to lighting, all crafted with Versace’s signature opulence. Combining Italian craftsmanship with contemporary flair, these items are made from luxurious materials like silk & velvet, with intricate gold accents.

+ Calvin and Hobbes

Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes captured the magic of childgood imagination with wit, depth & an unwavering sense of wonder. Refusuing to commercialize his work, Watterson kept the strip pure- no merchandise, no spin-offs, just hand-drawn brilliance. His creation remains a testament to the power of storytelling, where a boy & his tiger explore the universe, unbridled by time or reality.

+ KAMAJI

Graphic Designer Matteo Meta blurs the line between digital precision & organic form, crafting designs that pulse with rhythm & movement. His work feels alive- merging fluid shapes with sharp geometry, creating a hypnotic tension between structure & chaos. Each piece tells a story of balance, where technology meets the human touch, proving that design can be both methodical & deeply emotional.

+ Moving Forward

Bernie Williams, the legendary Yankees centerfielder, has redefined life after baseball. Trading his bat for a guitar, the Grammy-nominated jazz artist has recorded with icons like Jon Secada & Bruce Springsteen, blending Latin rhythms with smooth jazz on his acclaimed album Moving Forward. Offstage, Bernie channels his passion into philanthropy, championing music education & raising awareness for pulmonary fibrosis, a cause close to his heart. Whether through soulful performances or meaningful advocacy, Williams proves reinvention isn’t just a play- it’s a legacy.

+ Surreall Spaces

Joe Mortell’s Surreal Spaces is a vivid reimagining of how we perceive & inhabit the built environment. Blurring the lines between architecture, art & the subconscious, Mortell crafts spaces that feel like dreamscapes- at once familiar and otherworldly. With bold forms & unexpected materials, his work challenges our understanding of function, embracing the surreal to evoke emotion & intrigue. Each project becomes a narrative, a tangible manifestation of imagination that invites us to step into the extraordinary.

+ Behind The Fonts

Monotype stands as a cornerstone of the design world, offering more than just fonts-rather a gateway to expression. With a legacy stretching over a century, Monotype has crafted iconic typefaces like Helvetica, Times New Roman & Futura, shaping visual culture across generations. Their library blends timeless classics with innovative designs, ensuring the perfect type for every project. Beyond its catalog, Monotype partners with creatives to push boundaries. From custom font development to licensing solutions, they bring brands to life through the power of typography.

+ “Koolhaas”

Rem Koolhaas is architecture’s provocateur, a visionary who reshaped urban landscapes with daring ideas & avant-garde designs. Founder of OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture), Koolhaas blends theory & practice, creating iconic structures like the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing & Seattle Central Library, where form meets function in revolutionary ways.

Never bound by convention, Koolhaas explores the intersections of architecture, culture & politics. His book Delirious New York reimagines the metropolis as a living manifesto, while his focus on urbanism pushes boundaries in global city planning. Koolhaas isn’t just designing buildings- he’s reshaping how we inhabit the modern world.

+ The Grid System via BCHO

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