Tag Archive "etsy"

A conversation with Naomi Cleary

As I try to write about Naomi Cleary, so that I can introduce you to her, so that you want to read the interview that follows, I am holding one of her pots in my hand. I am holding it in my hand and I am turning it around horizontal and flipping it vertical, I am running my fingers over it’s smooth surface, I am trying to explain to you why I like it so much.

Etsy – rags to riches on belief in the handmade and the network

Rob Kalin, founder of Etsy, the online craft store and network. Nice article in the Financial TImes about Rob Kalin, 27, founder of Etsy, the online craft store for handmade items. From teen runaway to a degree in classics, Kalin, a furniture maker, started the site with $50,000 from an angel investor and now has support from other internet entrepreneurs (like the founders of Flickr and del.icio.us) and has sold more than $10M of goods (average sale $15-$20) since its launch! Also, did you know they have Etsy Labs at their place in Brooklyn where you can come and study ... More » »

Weekly Update 2 – Cute is all around us

This week’s Weekly has my holiday roundup story on the cute in art. Below is the copy with some pictures. More photos at flickr.Aw-some ArtDevil monkeys, crocheted skulls and heartbreak made achingly sweet. Cute is the current art darling, pushed mostly by young artists but also some midcareer folks like Jeff Koons, who knew before the rest of us that irony would one day turn stale. Koons’ Puppy—a massive Chia Pet seen ’round the world—was loved by the general public and art insiders alike. Its arrival signaled that cute puppies were in and sourpusses could take a hike. Matthew Porter, ... More » »