A series of erotic figurines by American artist Jessica Lichtenstein is on show at Gallery Nine5 in New York (The exhibition continues until 15 February.). Called Undressed, the installation displays over 25 semi-nude female characters in a range of scenarios from serving food, to sitting on the toilet, to fighting off miniature soldiers. “I love looking at the way women have been depicted from classic times to modern times- from Botticelli’s rotund figures, to Fragonard’s playful yet overly ornate figures, to Ingre’s elongated Odalisque, to Picasso’s abstract sharpest patterns.They all show one theme- women and their sexuality- yet it is expressed in so many different styles” , Jessica said. Japanese manga and anime are strong influences on Lichtenstein’s work and serve as vital conduits in her exploration of ‘twisted’ childhoods and lost innocence. The art stuff look so sexy, comical as well as amusing and could be a point of interest of your room. Here are some collections:

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How to make an office and studio in very small space? That is the main question for the designer. Jet Black Tribal Ink site is just 28 sqm area with €8,800 budget for the entire project, from dry-walling and electrical. The space must fit four creatives, desks and storage. From concept to designing to drafting the plans to construction, all the elements would need to be handmade to save on costs and to use the available space to its full potential. Very inspiring small office design with artistic wall art.

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Designed by Calgary-based Sturgess Architecture, this wood country home on Bowen Island faces north on a steep cliff overlooking Howe Sound, surrounded by nature with water at its feet 100m below. This timber home design was made for a couple and their two children, visitors and extended family, divided as a primary residence and guest house which are linked under one roof. But, things that stand out from this house is the open Veranda design, which can maximize the surrounding landscape and make the building blend with its surroundings. An elongated bowtie plan maximizes the aperture of glazing and view to the North, while on approach from the South, only the roof marks its presence in the landscape. Naturally finished slate, cedar shingles and copper coloured roof denote a building that challenges with form yet eases itself into the coastal context. Read More

The Asami Light Sofa comes from Colico, a company with an important design history, founded in 1920. The first thing that comes to my mind when looking at these photos, is an unforgettable movie-marathon night with friends and a cool home theater system. A little problem might be handling the remote controls, because this item has its own and they just might be one too many. The light colors can be adapted to the mood of the place and of the owner, by a simple push of a button. In the dark, the Asami Light Sofa looks like a real treat. However, the slick design makes them a beautiful asset for the day as well. Read More

Designed by Cebra, The House was created with unique style, especially in windows placement with random composition. Built on 4.300 sqm site, The estate consists of five blocks, the design of which is based upon a wish of creating a flexible concept able to contain different accommodation units within the same idea and idiom. The buildings were made so that they can be adapted to each individual resident and to the demand and will consequently be suitable for a wide segment of residents. Read More

In general, the design of the house with the black color will give the impression of a dark and dirty. That’s why black is not much used in an architectural design. However, Q-House to answer it all. Spanish architects asensio_mah have designed a house on a steep site in the north of Spain. Called Q-House, the building consists of three intersecting volumes arranged around a central circulation space. Read More