Just in case you thought we were finished with the lists (ha! never), here we go again with one that’s a little more forward thinking, a little less retrograde. After debating public art, defending the New Museum, speculating about Dia, and worshiping Jerry Saltz, wethinks ’tis time to set our lovingly-etched crosshairs on what’s coming in 2010 and the following decade. Not as flippant as Charlie Finch (who teasingly predicts that Damien Hirst will “come out of the closet” and marry Banksy) or as cut-and-dry as TimeOut New York (Matisse and the Whitney Biennial, revolutionary), we like to think our crystal ball is attuned to the frequency of the art world at large. Weigh in after the jump.
Welcome to the latest edition of Design Porn, Flavorpill’s regular roundup of all things drool-worthy. We know, we know: you’ve already got your Gmail calendar synced up to your iPhone and Foursquare and the office’s shared calendar and maybe even your ex’s electronic daybook. But sometimes life is about the tactile things, like jotting down January’s dentist appointment in a letterpressed docket. Take a peek at the agendas we’ll be using to cross off the days in 2010 — and let us know if we’ve missed any cool ones in the comments.
Next summer, Ford is planning to make a big grab for the US minicar market, with the introduction of the newly designed Ford Fiesta. In order to build buzz for the launch, the company went on a nationwide search for Fiesta Agents — web savvy personalities who could experience the car a year before it hits the market. Thousands of applications were received, with 100 winners selected to receive an imported European model for a six-month automotive affair. I’m extremely happy to be one of those lucky hundred, and I’ll be reporting on the experience here on Flavorwire as we get assigned “missions,” make videos, and generally hit the road. Plus, having a car in NYC is an experience of its own, and I’m looking forward to making the most of it. After the jump, learn more about the initiative, how it kicked off, and where it’s going.
