Today, when computer imagery is ubiquitous, there remain a number of contemporary architects and designers who persist in drawing interiors by hand. Their drawings enhance the designers’ powers of observation. They promote the understanding of scale and proportion.
In 2005, Judy Frater established the first program of design education for artisans in the arid desert region of Kutch, India. It was the culmination of 35 years of working with artisans in Kutch. Frater recently published Artisans by Design to tell the story of co-learning and co-creating the program through the experiences of 19 participating artisans. Each artisan profiled created a textile for the book.
These exhibitions feature the work of NYSID BFA and MFA candidates who completed their thesis projects in December 2023 and May 2024, and MPS advanced studio projects. Graduating student projects are hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
These exhibitions feature the work of NYSID BFA and MFA candidates who completed their thesis projects in December 2023 and May 2024, and MPS advanced studio projects. Graduating student projects are hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
The NYSID India Study Abroad Exhibit presents the extraordinary journeys of eight students and six faculty members who explored six cities in Northern and Western India: New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.
This exhibition highlights the work of noted botanical photographer Larry Lederman from his new book, Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley.
Our Practice: Eleven Women in Interior Design, organized by Darling Green, presents a selection of prominent, women-led, contemporary interior design studios from around the world. This exhibition—focused on residential design— marks these distinct voices that stand on the shoulders of trailblazing women designers who defined and evolved the profession.
These exhibitions feature the work of NYSID MFA candidates who completed their thesis projects in December 2022 and May 2023 and MPS advanced studio projects.
These exhibitions feature the work of NYSID BFA and MFA candidates who completed their thesis projects in December 2022 and May 2023, and MPS advanced studio projects.
Another Life: Conversations on Imagined Space traces the correlation between interior design and methods of visualizing the unbuilt or unbuildable.
Join us for a multi-media exhibition celebrating Tom Lee (1910-1971) and Sarah Tomerlin Lee (1910-2001), husband and wife for more than three decades, who left a distinctive mark on 20th century American design. He worked as a theater designer, a department store display director, and chiefly an interior designer, and she was a magazine editor, a department store executive, an advertising copywriter, and ultimately a renowned interior designer. But they were more than simply successful individuals; a designing duo, they sometimes shared clients and, more significantly, shared expertise, experience, and perspectives to profoundly influence each other. This synergy was vividly manifest at the time of Tom’s death at the age of 61, when Sarah seamlessly took over his firm and went on to design more than 40 hotel interiors until she retired, shortly before her death at the age of 90.
As influential tastemakers, the Lees promoted a sophisticated blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics—by turns decorative and minimalist—which Sarah called “romantic modernism.” Underlying their work was a belief that architecture and design were essentially forms of storytelling influenced by literature, theater, and art. At the same time, their work powerfully reflected larger social and cultural forces, from the advance of middle-class consumer culture to the rise of women in the workplace. They used design as an agent of American diplomacy during the Cold War, positioned American fashion on the international stage, and helped make historic preservation an indispensable economic engine of urban redevelopment.
The majority of the objects in this exhibition are drawn from the New York School of Interior Design Archives and Special Collections, unless otherwise noted. The archives’ holdings underscore that the Lees’ work was at once international in scope and a quintessential New York story.
This exhibition was curated by Donald Albrecht, an independent curator, and Thomas Mellins, an independent curator. Anne Regan, a graduate student in the Master's Program in the History of Design and Curatorial Studies, Parsons School of Design, in partnership with Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, assisted with research. Julie Sandy, NYSID’s librarian/archivist for the NYSID Archives and Special Collections, facilitated throughout the entire research process and led the development of the accompanying online exhibition to enhance the “Design Duo” experience.
Gallery Details:
Access to the NYSID Gallery is via 170 E. 70 Street entrance
Exhibition on view: September 15-December 5, 2022
NYSID Gallery hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am–4pm
Admission is free and no reservation is needed
Government-issued ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for entry to all NYSID facilities
These exhibitions feature the work of NYSID BFA and MFA candidates who completed their thesis projects in December 2021 and May 2022, and MPS advanced studio projects. Graduating student projects are hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
The BFA Thesis Projects will be on view from May 23 – August 19, 2022 at the NYSID Gallery, located at 170 E. 70th Street.
Exhibition hours: Monday–Thursday, 10AM–4PM.
The NYSID Gallery is open to the public. A government-issued photo ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination are required for entry. A mask must be worn at all times.
MFA Thesis Projects and MPS Studio Projects are on view at NYSID’s Graduate Center (401 Park Ave South at 28th Street) from May 24 – August 19, 2022. By appointment only.
The Graduate Center is not open to the general public, but visitors with a specific purpose may be allowed entry. Prior to coming to the Grad Center, visitors must contact Barbara Weinreich (Barbara.Weinreich@nysid.edu) or Todd Class (Todd.Class@nysid.edu) to state the nature of the visit, the date and time of the visit, and to supply proof of COVID-19 vaccination. After notification of approval, visitors should check-in with the NYSID front desk on the 3rd floor on arrival where their names will be listed as approved to enter. A valid government-issued photo ID and masks are required.
In the middle decades of the twentieth century, Harvey Probber’s name was as widely recognized as those of designers like Charles Eames and George Nelson, yet it is scarcely as familiar today. This may be in part because he was even better known as a prominent manufacturer, but there are other reasons: his furniture was made in relatively limited quantities, he was self-taught as a designer, and he was considerably younger than his contemporaries and competitors.
But there was much more to his story. In addition to his dual roles as designer and manufacturer, Probber was responsible for a design innovation so familiar that its original source has been forgotten: in the 1940s, he conceived and introduced the first design for modular seating. He also gave several now-famous young artists their first exposure, discovered and introduced major European designers and technical innovations to the American market, and after retiring, served as an industry spokesperson and international consultant.
Making Connections: Harvey Probber Furniture, 1945 – 1985 will shed new light on the many aspects of this multi-faceted man, who began his career at an age when most young men would still be in school, and, while designing and producing furniture, pursued a parallel profession as a cabaret singer. He was not only an imaginative designer and successful businessman, but a skilled draftsman, and a competent amateur cartoonist.
Celebrating the diverse connections as integral to his story, this exhibition will paint a broader picture of a man whose influence on design, and on the furniture industry, has never been fully appreciated. It will feature period examples of his best-known furniture pieces, including his groundbreaking modular seating units and distinctive seating and storage furniture in rich woods and luxurious fabrics, along with original sketches and renderings, vintage photographs, catalogs, and ephemera from the Harvey Probber Design Archive.
Image courtesy of Harvey Probber Design Archives.
Image courtesy of M2L.
Image courtesy of Harvey Probber Design Archives.
Image courtesy of Harvey Probber Design Archives.
Exhibition curator, Judith Gura. Associate curator, Evan Lobel. Exhibition design by Darling Green. Sponsored by the Harvey Probber Design Archive, M2L, Lobel Modern, and Chairish. Paint generously donated by Farrow & Ball. Opening reception sponsored by New York Design Center, Inc.
Lobel Modern was established by Evan Lobel. His vision was to promote important 20th century design that focuses on exceptional craftsmanship and materials with an emphasis on furniture that crosses over into art. He has specialized in Harvey Probber’s designs since he opened his showroom in New York City in 1998.
M2L was founded nearly 30 years ago with a clear mission: to provide fresh yet timeless modern design solutions to the design professional and the clients they serve.
M2L holds the exclusive worldwide license rights to manufacture and sell Harvey Probber designs, including: Deep Tuft, Nuclear Sert, Architectural Series Seating, Architectural Series case-goods, Mayan, Cubo series, and the 303 & 1461 chairs.
On loan from M2L, Inc: Deep Tuft® Sofa, Cubo Sectional, Architectural Series armchair, and Mayan Sofa.
Chairish is the design lover's indispensable online source for chic and unique decor, art, furniture and home decorating inspiration. Founded in 2013, Chairish delights millions of monthly shoppers with its expert curation of exclusive and diverse inventory, spirited attitude, refreshing shopping experience and award-winning customer care. With 1,000+ new arrivals daily, it’s no wonder Architectural Digest named Chairish the #1 “can’t live without decorating app” that “will change the way you shop for furniture online.” Entrepreneur lists Chairish as one of “best entrepreneurial companies in America.” To keep up with everything Chairish, visit www.chairish.com or follow @chairishco on social.
Exhibitions are open to the public, no reservation is required. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, closed for major holidays. For more information or questions please email rsvp@nysid.edu or call 212-472-1500, ext. 405.
Join us on September 5, 2019 at 6pm for the opening of Pattern and Process: Selections from the Kravet Archive with a celebration honoring the intrepid process Kravet has mastered putting forth fresh product rooted in textile history.
Kravet Inc. is known for its comprehensive archive of textile design, which documents the history of textile manufacture dating back centuries and originating from cultures across the globe. Encompassing textiles, paintings, artifacts and other historic documents, the Kravet archive is an important resource for researchers, designers and historians. For the first time, the Kravet Archive is the subject of an exhibition that presents its history and complexity for designers, design enthusiasts and visitors new to the subject alike to enjoy. More than 80 examples from this vast repository of textile design history are on view as part of Pattern and Process: Selections from the Kravet Archive at the NYSID Gallery.
The Kravet archive, located at Kravet Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Bethpage, Long Island, is incredibly diverse—the oldest object is a Coptic textile fragment dating from 200 BC, but it also includes contemporary pieces such as recent indigo-dyed fabrics from Japan. It is drawn from around the world, with textiles originating on six continents and encompassing historical and contemporary production techniques.
Kyo-Yuzen Kimono Design (Kyoto, Japan), 19th century
Watercolor, ink with metal leaf on silk
Felix Vanoutryve & Cie (France) Late 19th c. or Early 20th c.
Textile design
Gouache on paper (source for current Kravet design, Kaiyou)
Moteau & Deminiere (France), 19th c.
Sketch reference page
Collaged Gouache and ink paintings on paper
Coptic (Egypt), 200 B.C.E.
Textile fragment
Linen, wool: plain weave, embroidered
Felix Vanoutryve & Cie (France)
Textile design, c. 1880-90
Gouache on paper
lse Katagami Stencil (Japan)
Edo and Meiji period, 1850-1912
Mulberry bark washi (paper) coated and layered with extracted persimmon glue, reinforced with human hair
Framing generously sponsored by J. Pocker.
All images courtesy of the Kravet Inc. Archive.
Curated by Darling Green.
Exhibitions are open to the public, no reservation is required. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, closed for major holidays. For more information or questions please email rsvp@nysid.edu or call 212-472-1500, ext. 405.
This exhibition features the work of NYSID MFA and MPS candidates who have completed their thesis projects between fall 2018 - spring 2019. Graduating student projects are hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
Exhibition is open to the public, reservation is required. Please email rsvp@nysid.edu to reserve a time to visit the exhibition. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm.
This exhibition features the work of NYSID BFA candidates who have completed their thesis projects between fall 2018 - spring 2019. Graduating student projects are hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
Paint generously sponsored by Farrow & Ball.
Exhibition is open to the public, no reservation is required. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm.
ROOMS is an exhibition series established by NYSID to invite contemporary artists to present work that overlaps strongly with interior design. The mission of ROOMS is to broaden the vision of interior design students and practitioners, and introduce them to new ways of thinking about interior space and materials. The projects will encompass a variety of mediums and can be displayed in various venues across the school—they could be gallery installations, artist-curated selections from the library or archives, or two-dimensional works hung in the hallways and public spaces. It is a flexible and inventive way to familiarize NYSID students with the making process of these artists, while giving artists an opportunity to explore the design aspects of their work in more depth.
Felix Rodewaldt will be the first artist in this series, as he has worked on interior design and architectural projects all over the world. He has been commissioned to create his structure and room defining works for restaurants, clubs, embassies and public parks. Felix’s bold and geometric mural works are often made only using self-adhesive tape and house paint. He takes his cue from the proportions and shape of a room and re-orients this geometry into an immersive and bold optical field. As Felix continues his work in the NYSID Gallery, he will be considering the architectural elements of our space, color and material palettes, the flow of the space, and the context being within a college and learning environment.
Paint generously donated by Farrow & Ball
Curated and designed by Darling Green
Due to a wonderful response from our NYSID community, we will be extending the exhibition until November 30, 2018.
Join us for the opening reception of 1:1 / drawing, design and communication on September 13, 2018 at 6pm, NYSID Gallery.
Every designer must also be a communicator—whether presenting ideas to clients, transmitting designs for production, or modeling their vision of a space’s potential. 1:1 drawing, design, and communication is an exhibition bringing together a diverse group of designers who have made innovative communication of form central to their practice, and who continue to push the limits of drawing as a medium.
An exhibition curated by Darling Green with curatorial consultant Judith Gura.
Paint generously donated by Farrow & Ball.
A range of thesis projects will be on view from graduates of the professional-level MFA-1 program and the post-professional MFA-2 program, as well as studio projects from graduates of the MPS programs in Sustainable Interior Environments, Interior Lighting Design, and Healthcare Interior Design.
NYSID Graduate Center, 401 Park Avenue South at 28th Street. By appointment only; contact 212-472-1500, or e-mail rsvp@nysid.edu.
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This exhibition features the work of NYSID BFA candidates who have completed their thesis projects in May 2017. Graduating student projects are hypothetical designs based on the adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
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In interior design circles, Pieter Estersohn is widely recognized as one of the premier interior design and architectural photographers working today. His skill at composing photographs and intuitive touch with light has led him to photograph interiors the world over, but, as he stresses, the evolution of his keen eye has been the result of years of practice and attentive looking.
Pieter Estersohn’s Life Along the Hudson: The Historic Country Estates of the Livingston Family is an example of curiosity manifesting itself as a project. This series, which is soon be published in book form by Rizzoli, is Estersohn’s first foray into writing, in conjunction with production and photography. The concept was born out of Estersohn’s participation on the board of the Friends of Clermont, an organization supporting Clermont Historic Site, an estate built by Robert Livingston in 1740 and an eventful location in the American Revolution. The property is open to the public and owned by the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
This exhibition looks at Estersohn's body of work, as well as a sneak peek into an exciting upcoming project!
For any additional assistance or inquiries regarding exhibitions please call 212-472-1500, ext. 405 or email at rsvp@nysid.edu.
This exhibition is organized by The Central Academy of Fine Arts and New York School of Interior Design in conjunction with “Fantastic Art China 2018”, an annual event concurring with the Lunar New Year, with Dr. Yu Ding as its chief curator.
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This exhibition, co-sponsored by Traditional Home magazine, explores the theme of “redefining traditional style” through a series of design challenges for students of the New York School of Interior Design in the courses Furniture Design, Kitchen & Bath Design, and Residential Design I, II, and III. Five companies—Brizo, Ethan Allen, Hinkley Lighting, Mottahedeh, and Sunbrella—challenged students to either use their company’s existing products in interiors in new and creative ways or create new products with a modern twist. The winning designs from each challenge will be displayed in the exhibition.
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Thursday, February 2, 6-8pm
The exhibition, curated by NYSID instructor Dr. Zhijian Qian, who is Assistant Professor of Art History at City Tech of City University of New York, showcases artworks by artists from different cultural traditions who explore new possibilities in abstract art from a variety of approaches. The exhibition features invited artists Ze Gao, Dongze Huo, Derek Lerner, Yue Liu, Yushan Liu, Chen Shen, Adam Simon, Miljan Suknovic, and Renqian Yang.
In celebration of the New York School of Interior Design’s 100th anniversary, NYSID’s post-professional Master of Fine Arts students were asked to design what the home of the future will look like in New York City–a future incorporating technology-fueled innovation, sustainability as second nature, and where space is at a premium–all while supporting the iconic concept of the home as a refuge and source of comfort.
Opening Reception: Wednesday, May 18, 6-8pm
