By Esther Adler Romare Bearden’s Patchwork Quilt (1970) is dominated by its monumental figure, a woman reclining on a couch. But the quilt on which she lies, made of patterned fabrics assembled in a complex abstract composition, is as much of a presence as she is. With disparate tones and shapes combined in a…
An icon of modern furniture design and an object in MoMA’s collection, the Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman was conceived by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956. Marrying beauty and comfort, the Eames® Lounge Chair and Ottoman is a work of art designed for everyday living. At MoMA Design Store, we offer the Eames® Lounge…
About 40 years ago, the first digital wristwatch was launched. It cost a small fortune and caused a sensation among gadget enthusiasts and fashion fiends alike. The digital watches from Casio, a manufacturer in the MoMA collection, quickly became the most popular, coveted for their sophisticated functionality and elegant design. Today, this classic style feels…
About 40 years ago, the first digital wristwatch was launched. It cost a small fortune and caused a sensation among gadget enthusiasts and fashion fiends alike. The digital watches from Casio, a manufacturer in the MoMA collection, quickly became the most popular, coveted for their sophisticated functionality and elegant design. Today, this classic style feels…
Edited by Roxana Marcoci. With contributions by Emilie Boone, Carson Chan, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Oluremi C. Onabanjo, and Delphine Sims For more than two decades, the artist-activist LaToya Ruby Frazier has used photography, text, moving images, and performance to revive and preserve forgotten narratives of labor, gender, and race in the postindustrial era. Frazier…
MoMA Exclusive: Beautify your tablescape with these striking nesting bowls. Handcrafted in Portugal from ceramic stoneware, this set of four bowls features a glaze of ombre colors. To achieve the look of the bowls, artisans use pure, raw material and pure oxides. The result is that each bowl is unique with variations in color. This…
This Andy Warhol Tote Bag features a reproduction of one of the Pop artist’s famous works. It’s made from 100% cotton canvas and is a delightful choice for Warhol fans to use for their daily errands, from light grocery shopping to carrying books to class. Choose from three styles that feature details from these works:…
A rugged, unisex black watch, the Casio World Time Watch is the perfect travel companion. Set up to five daily alarms, use a 24-hour clock and set the time and day of the week on the world display with its four-button control interface. The Casio World Time Watch features a digital movement and both analog…
“Our mission is more than just designing beautiful functional umbrellas. We want to encourage thoughtful consumerism, champion sustainable values and change an industry that needs shaking up,” says founder Morgan Cros of her London-based line that was inspired by memories of a similar umbrella her mother carried. This Original Duckhead Umbrella features a fun, colorful…
These IZIPIZI Sunglasses style #D, The Iconic, feature timeless, thin round frames. All IZIPIZI styles are unisex. Conceived by a trio of designers from Lyon, France, who observed their parents’ constant struggle to locate their readers, this line of chic, ready-to-wear sunglasses satisfies the need for fashionable outdoor readers at an accessible price. In…
The Keith Haring Key Ring is inspired by iconic motifs from Haring’s work . The keyring can be hung on your backpack, handbag, for your keys and more. Keith Haring is an artist represented in MoMA’s collection. The Keith Haring Heart Keyring is made from brass and enamel.
Add fun finishing touch to your look with these calf-length Jean-Michel Basquiat Socks featuring work by this artist represented in MoMA’s collection. This cotton-blend pair features a dinosaur wearing Basquiat’s trademark crown with “Basquiat” knit near the toe. The symbol of royalty often appears in his artwork as he depicts his heroes and himself as…
This 144-page notebook features a cover printed with a vintage map of New York City and classic cream lined pages. Bound with elastic to secure and features an inside back pocket.
Inspired by one of the most iconic artworks in MoMA’s collection, Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night (1889), the LEGO® Ideas The Starry Night reimagines the famous painting as a 3D depiction using 2,316 LEGO bricks. Acquired by MoMA in 1941, The Starry Night was the first artwork by Van Gogh to enter a New…
Introduction by Glenn D. Lowry MoMA Highlights is an expanded and redesigned edition that presents a new selection from the Museum’s unparalleled collection of modern and contemporary art. Among the 375 works represented (each with a vibrant image and an informative text), 170 objects and 120 artists make their first appearance in Highlights, reflecting…