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Design loves a Depression (International Herald Tribune)
Few of the arts benefited from the late economic boom more than design, but a little austerity could give designers a new sense of relevance.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:41:29 GMT

PHOTOS: 110-year-old Jersey City design business celebrated (The Jersey Journal)
The exhibit "Celebrating 110 Years of an American Family Business: The Rambusch Company'' pays homage to the historic Jersey City design company through Jan. 15 at the National Arts Club in Manhattan. Founded in 1898, the Rambusch Company has...

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:45:31 GMT

Nathalie Crinière Wins Louvre Abu Dhabi Design Competition (Contract Magazine)
Agence France-Museums, in partnership with Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), today announced that the firm of Nathalie Crinière has been selected to create the exhibition design for the Louvre Abu Dhabi, one of the five major institutions being planned for Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island Cultural District.

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:41:12 GMT

Bridge design delayed until FEMA approves funding (Charles City Press)
A divided city council in Charles City voted Monday evening not to proceed with design work on the proposed new $4.8 million pedestrian bridge until they receive an official funding approval.

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:19:31 GMT

Works by a dozen artists will show an eclectic array at Watchung Arts Center (Echoes-Sentinel)
WATCHUNG – The art show, “New Year = New Yearnings,” featuring original artworks by 12 New Jersey fiber artists from Essex, Middlesex, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset and Union counties, will be held throughout Januaryat the Watchung Arts Center, on the Watchung Circle.

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:41:41 GMT