SUMMER PICKS

Printed with silk-screen metallic backing, this design can be used as a functional pool float or sculptural object. It comes in a premium box inside a clear PVC swim bag printed with the artist’s motto, “I’d rather be swimming.”

The float was made in collaboration with Cindy Sherman and the non-profit + POOL which is building a water-filtering swimming pool in New York City’s East River. This is a true passion project and an extraordinary moment to present a rare open edition product by the wildly influential and collectable artist and swimmer.

Part of all proceeds benefit + POOL.  Produced by our partners Third Drawer Down Studio.

Roy Lichtenstein's Paper Plate edition was originally conceived in 1969 and is a coveted, sought-after edition. Now you can collect (and use!) the same design re-conceived as a larger, more affordable edition. Sold in limited edition packs of 36, these 10.5" paper plates are a great hostess gift or for your own state of the art backyard BBQ and paired with the artist's Paper Cups.

Originally designed as a limited edition sculptural piece, cast in heavy polyurethane resin, the David Shrigley Swan has been blown up, literally. This inflatable swan may be missing the graceful curves true to a classic swan, but with its hand-drawn blank expression and erect white neck, it knows exactly what it is, it is a "Ridiculous Inflatable Swan-Thing." Named lovingly by David Shrigley himself, the statuesque swan stands at 35 inches tall and comprises all that is to love about Shrigley's charismatic work, while also being pool-ready.

From our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio. 

The Artist Towel Series features towels by an incredible selection of internationally known artists. They are 100% cotton, machine washable and because of their large size are great for a variety of uses including the beach, the bath, a picnic, or as a tapestry to hang on your wall.

Artists who have participated in this collection include Peter Doig, Julian Schnabel, Jasper Johns, Tracey Emin, Karen Kilimnick, Barbara Kruger, Tracey Emin, Yoshitomo Nara, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Ed Ruscha, Kehinde WIley, and Rirkrit Tiravanija.

Relax in artsy style with this limited edition inflatable pool float that features Roy Lichtenstein's "Ice Cream Soda" (1962). When inflated, it measures 72 x 27".

The images featured on these porcelain dinner plates with gold trim by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari are taken from Toiletpaper, the duos provocative, image-only magazine turned product purveyor. The plates are terrific as a set, but can also be purchased individually.

Dishwasher safe; do not microwave

In the early 1980s, Sol LeWitt and his family bought a rustic farmhouse in Spoleto, Italy. While in Rome looking for new dishes, he and his wife, Carol, discovered that the maiolica pottery they so admired was made locally, almost in their backyard, in Deruta. Italy. The craftspeople in Deruta were continuing the more than 600 year old tradition of creating maiolica, a technique of applying a glossy base glaze whitened with tin oxide onto fired clay pottery. Vivid, hand-painted colors are then added and the pieces are fired again.

LeWitt designed his own dinnerware in Deruta and these same pieces are available through Artware Editions in the full range of colors the artist intended. Each piece is made by hand by the same artisans who for generations have kept this proud and classic Italian tradition alive. This dinnerware is lead-free and dishwasher safe.

If we do not already have it in stock, the fabrication time is approximately 12 weeks.

A master of sleek geometric minimalism, Kate Shepherd wows with this set of ten multi-colored linen dinner napkins. Each individual creation vibrates with bold, contrasting shapes that overlap in ultramodern arrangements.

Complete with printed signature of the artist, this chic assortment comes in a custom gift box.

Cold wash recommended.

From our partners at WeR2.

These hand-crafted and hand-finished cutting boards by Deborah Ehrlich are each made from a single piece of maple and finished with a beeswax and oil blend. Ehrlich was inspired to create a feminine, simple and sweet design for her daughter after an unsuccessful search for a cutting board that seemed the right fit for a young girl in the kitchen. The beautiful, slender proportion of the board and the comfortable handle with a hole for hanging make these as wonderful for display as for use.

Individually packaged in simple gift box.

Not recommended for the dishwasher as this will dry the wood and accelerate cracking.

This plastic, waterproof tablecloth is designed by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari for Toiletpaper, the duos provocative, image-only magazine turned product purveyor. The tablecloth is coated with boiled linseed oil to ensure durability and features a variety of objects see in the matching metal dinnerware pieces. This includes severed fingers, plungers, and the like, to be expected from the art world's favorite pranksters.

Great for the outdoors and kids' craft projects.

The Artist Towel Series features towels by an incredible selection of internationally known artists. They are 100% cotton, machine washable and because of their large size are great for a variety of uses including the beach, the bath, a picnic, or as a tapestry to hang on your wall.

Artists who have participated in this collection include John Currin, James Rosenquist, Glenn Ligon, Laurie Simmons, Peter Doig, Julian Schnabel, Jasper Johns, Tracey Emin, Karen Kilimnick, Barbara Kruger, Tracey Emin, Yoshitomo Nara, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Ed Ruscha, Kehinde WIley, Yayoi Kusama, Ryan McGinley, and Rirkrit Tiravanija.

This set of four round, heat-resistant cork board coasters features details from Judy Chicago's work.

The set comes in an easily gift-able custom box. From our partners at Third Drawer Down.

This set of four bone china plates by Louise Bourgeois features imagery from collages taken from the artist's fabric book, Ode à l'oubli. The collages were made from fragments of the artist's domestic life, including old clothing and household items.

Each plate is individually boxed and made in collaboration with the artist's estate, The Easton Foundation, and our partners at Third Drawer Down.

This ultimate garden set includes a cotton apron screen-printed with details from Louise Bourgeois’ Untitled (Tools), 1986, an aluminum trowel and fork, and a pair of durable garden gloves. The tools are printed with details from one of Bourgeois’ textile designs. 

From our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

This stainless steel water bottle holds 20 oz and features a beautiful black and white floral design by Alex Katz.

Made in collaboration with Barney's and our partners at Art Production Fund.

This set of napkins features 8 different Mimosa drawings from Donald Sultan's celebrated series. Each drawing is silk-screened and hand-embroidered on to sumptuous cotton. The flirty, sweet designs make lovely napkins for garden or dinner parties and come in a beautiful custom box which makes for easy gifting.

This corkboard trivet is protects your table from your hot serving dishes but can also be used as a serving board or center piece. 

From our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio and in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum.

In the early 1980s, Sol LeWitt and his family bought a rustic farmhouse in Spoleto, Italy. While in Rome looking for new dishes, he and his wife, Carol, discovered that the maiolica pottery they so admired was made locally, almost in their backyard, in Deruta. Italy. The craftspeople in Deruta were continuing the more than 600 year old tradition of creating maiolica, a technique of applying a glossy base glaze whitened with tin oxide onto fired clay pottery. Vivid, hand-painted colors are then added and the pieces are fired again.

LeWitt designed his own dinnerware in Deruta and these same pieces are now available through Artware Editions in the full range of colors the artist intended. Each piece is made by hand by the same artisans who for generations have kept this proud and classic Italian tradition alive. This dinnerware is lead-free and dishwasher safe.

If we do not already have it in stock. the fabrication time is approximately 12 weeks.

This plate is fully functional and dishwasher safe.

About the Author & Illustrator
Miriam Elia is a head teacher working at the London School for the Poor and Ignorant. She specializes in teaching art and Zen Buddhism to young minds.

Produced by our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio in collaboration with We Go to the Gallery.

About the Author & Illustrator
Miriam Elia is a head teacher working at the London School for the Poor and Ignorant. She specializes in teaching art and Zen Buddhism to young minds.

Produced by our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio in collaboration with We Go to the Gallery.

This set of four cork board coasters by Robert Rauschenber shows the reproduction of a detail from his iconic combine imagery from Tire Print, 1953. The set comes in a custom box for easy gifting and storage.

Made in collaboration with the artist's studio and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

This corkboard trivet is protects your table from your hot serving dishes but can also be used as a serving board or center piece. 

From our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio and in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum.

This set of four cork board coasters by Louise Bourgeois shows the reproductions of details of the artist's fabrics which were an essential material in her work.  The set comes in a custom box for easy gifting and storage.

Made in collaboration with the artist's studio and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

The porcelain plate series by Kehinde WIley includes six designs featuring details from paintings spanning 2008-2012. The six different faces -- 3 male and 3 female -- are cropped against colorful, vibrant backgrounds so the plates are equally decorative and functional. The back of each plate has easy holes for hanging, and they are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Each coupe plate is 10.75" and shows a stamped signature on the verso. The plates are individually boxed.

Featuring details from:
Mrs. Graham (2012), oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Mary Little, Later Lady Carr (2012), oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Dacia Carter II (2012), oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Matar Mbaye II (2008), oil on canvas, 26 x 22 inches
Idrissa Ndiaye (2008), oil on linen, 26 x 22 inches
Mame Ngagne (2008), oil on canvas, 26 x 22 inches

These three souvenir teaspoons by Ai Weiwei make playful use of the artist's work "Study of Perspective" a series of images that's featured in MoMA's collection, amongst others. The photographs show the artist lifting his middle finger to iconic manmade landmarks around the world. It's an initially humorous act that signifies the power of the artist's rejection of authority. The teaspoons feature Tiananmen Square, the Eiffel Tower and the White House.

Made in collaboration with the artist and our partners at Third Drawer Down Studio.

Kate Shepherd has a designed a set of ten unique dinner napkins made in India on fine Percale cotton. The bold and contrasting palettes create nuanced arrangements.

We recommend washing in cold water for all Shepherd table linens to prevent normal fading over time.

From our partners at weR2.

The Artist Towel Series features towels by an incredible selection of internationally known artists. They are 100% cotton, machine washable and because of their large size are great for a variety of uses including the beach, the bath, a picnic, or as a tapestry to hang on your wall.

Artists who have participated in this collection include James Rosenquist, Glenn Ligon, Peter Doig, Julian Schnabel, Jasper Johns, Tracey Emin, Karen Kilimnick, Barbara Kruger, Tracey Emin, Yoshitomo Nara, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Ed Ruscha, Kehinde WIley, Yayoi Kusama, Ryan McGinley, and Rirkrit Tiravanija.

These unisex, limited edition sunglasses by Raymond Pettibond is available in black/white and tortoiseshell. Pettibon’s work is universally known for his blending of high and low culture, taking points of departure from the Southern California punk-rock culture of the late 1970s and 1980s and the “do-it-yourself” aesthetic of album covers, comics, concert flyers, and fanzines. His iconic text “I thought California would be different,” which first appeared in his 1989 serigraph by the same name, appears here across the arm of the L.A. RAYS style sunglasses. Putting Pettibon’s longing text on the arm of sunglasses–L.A.’s ubiquitous accessory–highlights the darker side of the California Dream.

Each color is limited to 100 examples.

The Artist Towel Series features towels by an incredible selection of internationally known artists. They are 100% cotton, machine washable and because of their large size are great for a variety of uses including the beach, the bath, a picnic, or as a tapestry to hang on your wall.

Artists who have participated in this collection include Peter Doig, Julian Schnabel, Jasper Johns, Tracey Emin, Karen Kilimnick, Barbara Kruger, Tracey Emin, Yoshitomo Nara, Jeff Koons, Cindy Sherman, Ed Ruscha, Kehinde WIley, Yayoi Kusama, Ryan McGinley, and Rirkrit Tiravanija.

The Broken Juice Glass is a limited edition set of four different glasses conceived by Roy McMakin, exclusively for Artware Editions. For this edition, the artist has taken the simplicity of four small glasses and imposed on them a complex reworking of the aphorisms “THINGS CHANGE” and “CHANGE THINGS”. Because of their transparency and shape, McMakin is able to use the seriality of the glasses to play out a conceptual progression: the first glass is clear, on the second the phrasing is shown in its entirety on the front of the glass, and on the third and fourth the text is printed in a band around the glass but appears to be illegible. One must perfectly line up the fragmented text (a greater challenge from the third to the fourth) from the front through to the back of these to make sense of the parts. When the glasses are full, the front text appears incoherent but as the glass empties things change and all is clear.

McMakin’s art practice explores how functionality influences meaning within the medias of sculpture, photography, design, and architecture. He has had recent solo exhibitions at such prestigious venues as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Henry Art Gallery, Seattle; and Matthew Marks Gallery, New York. He lives and works in Seattle.