MEET THE NYC11

A New Wave of Creatives Connecting the Dots Between Art and Design

by Rachel Hahn, John Belknap, Caroline Tompkins

Bright lights, big city! New York has long been a breeding ground for artists and designers who push the boundaries between function and form — think Noguchi, Judd, or Pesce. There’s a new generation redefining the space between art and design, making innovative work ranging from tables with built-in compartments for storing party favors to chairs meant to facilitate hugs. Here are eleven of the rising stars shaping the future of design in the Big Apple.