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Book Synopsis: Art and culture journalist Stacie Stukin takes an all-encompassing look into the ethos and inspiration of the famed interior design duo Adam Blackman and David Cruz, known for their quirky, daring style, which has drawn in celebrities and tastemakers worldwide. Foreword by Emmy Award–Winner Ryan Murphy.
With a keen eye for evocative design, Adam Blackman and David Cruz have been delighting audiences in their Blackman Cruz showroom with their insatiable avidity for acquiring showstopping furniture, lighting, and decorative arts for over thirty years. Gravitating toward the rare, dramatic, and playful, these purveyors of “life enhancers” create environments with objects that captivate with their multisensory design aesthetic and unusual provenance.
From a pair of chairs from Al Capone’s Wisconsin retreat called the Hideout to a rare 1930s Arturo Pani desk to the creations of designers such as Carlo Bugatti, José “Pepe” Mendoza, Mike Diaz, Lika Moore, Jane Hallworth, and Gianni Vallino, among others, Beauty & Mischief showcases the merchants’ predilection for the quirky and the quintessential, inviting readers to indulge their senses and curate their own spaces.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of interior design with Beauty & Mischief: The Design Alchemy of Blackman Cruz. This stunning book by renowned art and culture journalist Stacie Stukin delves into the fascinating ethos and inspiration of Adam Blackman and David Cruz, the dynamic duo behind the iconic Blackman Cruz showroom. From celebrities to tastemakers, their quirky and daring style has mesmerized audiences worldwide.
With their keen eye for evocative design, Blackman and Cruz have been curating showstopping furniture, lighting, and decorative arts for over three decades. Their collection gravitates towards the rare, dramatic, and playful, resulting in environments filled with captivating objects that enhance your life. From chairs once owned by Al Capone to exclusive creations by renowned designers, including Carlo Bugatti and Jane Hallworth, the book presents a sensory journey through their remarkable acquisitions.
Indulge your senses and curate your own extraordinary space with Beauty & Mischief. Its pages are filled with vibrant color photographs that bring the design alchemy of Blackman Cruz to life, inviting you to explore the limitless possibilities of unconventional yet captivating interior design. Get your hands on this remarkable book today and let the beauty and mischief inspire your own creative pursuits.
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