Kudos to Huntington Theatre Company’s CANDIDE . . . the wonderous cast, inspiring and well-crafted sets, magnificent costumes and of course a big bow to the genius of Mary Zimmerman, brava! A night with Korn Design and “the boys” . . . Neal Kane, Peter DuBois, Jonathan Soroff, Ari Nachmanoff, Donald Nelson, Neal Balkowitsch, Chip and Neal.
What a great night at the theatre . . .
September 26th, 2011HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY, UNVEILS NEW LOOK, NEW SEASON + CANDIDE IN A SWATH OF YELLOW!
September 21st, 2011
Korn Design is honored to announce the official launch of the new Huntington Theatre Company brand identity as they celebrate their
30th Anniversary Season. In a swath of CANDIDE yellow and a rainbow of positive energy, their new look reflects the amazing leadership of
Artistic Director, Peter DuBois and Managing Director, Michael Maso along with their incredible staff and talent on stage. Check out their vibrant season as it paints the city . . . more to come!
FUTURE M: College Faceoff and YOUTH DESIGN!
September 16th, 2011
We were lucky enough to be invited to participate in this amazing session during the FUTURE M conference this year. Sponsored by MITX. Keep your eyes and PDA’s on alert for Youth Design’s evolving social media campaign, inspired by our Harvard University team of amazing student brainpower! THANK YOU!
TEAM Harvard!
IT’S NOT OK, Mothers For Justice + Equality Rally for Peace in our City
August 5th, 2011
On a sunny afternoon I joined the MOTHERS for Peace / Boston in their fifth rally of Summer 2011 at RICE Field playground. This passionate group of women mothers, teens and civic leaders are all solidified around one simple idea . . . IT’S NOT OK for our children to not feel safe when they play in public playgrounds around our city, IT’S NOT OK walking in your own neighborhood, IT’S NOT OK for our children to not feel safe at school, IT’S NOT OK for parents to lose their children to gun violence, IT’S NOT OK for teens to lose there friends to random shootings . . . please support these women who unfortunately share a common bond of loss but are taking a stand to make a change in our communities. IT’S TIME TO SEE THIS CHANGE BECOME A REALITY, LET’S MAKE OUR STREET SAFE AGAIN AND LET OUR YOUNG PEOPLE FOCUS ON BEING YOUNG, GOING TO SCHOOL AND THRIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES!!!!! IT’S NOT OK.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mothers-for-Justice-and-Equality/148587861850880?v=info#info_edit_sections
Mothers, aunts and sisters, daughters and nieces, (with support from Fathers and brothers) and families, led a march on Friday, October 9th 2010. It was more than a march, it was the beginning of a movement and campaign for LIFE.
Mother’s for Justice and Equality is a coalition of mothers, fathers, families, residents, youth and community and faith oriented organizers.
“Our children have the right to live and it’s not okay for them to die, we need a solution and we need to reclaim our community. Hope needs to speak and be heard.”
Founder, Monalisa Smith
Kevin, 16 year-old student from West Roxbury High School speaks out!
GRAPHIC INTERVENTION marks 30 years of AIDS
July 19th, 2011Our exhibit GRAPHIC INTERVENTION: 25 years of International AIDS Awareness Posters opened on June 26th at the Art Directors Club gallery in New York City.
Over 200 guests enjoying the opening at Art Directors Club
The opening coincided with the UNAIDS High Level General Assembly meeting on AIDS, and we were honored to host UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Amr Waked, who made inspiring remarks. The exhibit is co-sponsored by AWEARNESS, The Kenneth Cole Foundation. Also featured as part of the New York exhibition are 21 iconic HIV/AIDS advertisements created by fashion designer and amfAR chairman, Kenneth Cole. In 1985 he was the first designer to speak out about HIV/AIDS and promote awareness.
UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Amr Waked, Co-curator Elizabeth Resnick, Kenneth Cole, and Javier Cortés
AWEARNESS – Amr Waked from Kenneth Cole on Vimeo.
Denise Korn and Gary Arena
The exhibit will be shown next in York College of Pennsylvania, and will then travel to the Museum of Design Atlanta.
YOUTH DESIGN 2011 off and running!
July 1st, 2011This Tuesday marked the first gathering for Youth Design this summer. 28 Mentors met their Youth Designers at our Orientation. This summer’s tremendous group of students met their summer design mentors for the first time and the buzz and energy was tremendous . . . more to come once the real work starts on July 6th!
Jonathan Adler SOHO hosts “10 Who Mentor” Book Release Party
June 14th, 2011
Joined by writing partner, Neal Kane of Libretto and one of my “10″ Robert Lewis Jr. at the NYC book release party, Jonathan Adler SOHO.
Congratulations Kay Sloan!
May 18th, 2011
Denise with Kay at her sendoff party at MassArt. (photo: Glenn Kulbako)
Somewhere along the way our paths crossed, I met Kay in the mid-nineties when we were both immersed in issues around Creative Economy and were on the board of the New England Creative Economy Initiative. Under her guidance, Mass Art, has provided Korn Design with many talented designers and artists who have come to work with us over the years. Needless to say, we believe in Kay and all that she stands for, heck, she even added “Design” into the name of the college, now officially Massachusetts College of Art and Design! Did I say, we love you Kay?
Fighting tirelessly for legislative reforms and ideas around the power of the Creative Economy I thought it appropriate to include some of these amazing achievements below. Did I say we will all miss you in your role at Mass Art Kay?
As President of MassArt, Kay Sloan:
- Initiated the New Partnership with the Commonwealth, a groundbreaking model for public institutions of higher education that enables MassArt to increase revenues from private sources, foster entrepreneurial activities, and grow enrollments from outside New England.
- Played a vital role in establishing the value and necessity of the Creative Economy to the state of Massachusetts, an industry consisting of more than 14,000 businesses that employ approximately 80,000 people, injecting billions of dollars into the state’s economy.
- Announced a multi-year $140 million comprehensive campaignfor MassArt that will revitalize the campus, increase scholarship funding, and grow the college’s endowment.
- Developed major collaborative programs with neighboring colleges through the Colleges of the Fenway and other consortia, which have expanded academic opportunities and facilities for all students and resulted in substantial cost savings for the college.
- Strengthened MassArt’s role as a major cultural and educational resource to the greater Boston area, developing the Center for Art and Community Partnerships, a comprehensive center for civic engagement and service-learning programs.
- Transformed the face of MassArt along Huntington Avenue by developing two new artists’ residences for housing 725 students; expanding dining facilities and campus center; renovating the Pozen Center for Interrelated Media; and launching planning and design phases for new Design and Media Center and renovations to the Bakalar and Paine Galleries.
- Significantly increased the Annual Fund and the Annual Auction.
- Expanded MassArt’s international relationships and global reach by increasing partnerships with art and design colleges around the world.
I feel like one of the lucky few to hold Kay close as she graciously joined the Youth Design Board of Directors this January. All of us at Korn Design and Youth Design wish you well and honor the work you have done for our community over the years. I guess I won’t miss you too much, see you soon!
Spring Is Here!
May 10th, 2011
St Botolph Street/Boston … below Union Square Farmer’s Market /NYC
Mad About Marty!
May 4th, 2011
Surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and performing stellar artists from around the world, Marty Jones’ illustrious 25 years with The Celebrity Series was celebrated in true-to-Marty form this past Monday at the Paramount Theatre. The tribute, from cocktail party – to performance – to gala dinner, was star-studded and full of warm embraces from beginning to end. We were all served up a feast of world-class dance and music from some of Marty’s most beloved artists who have performed here in Boston, presented by The Celebrity Series, for many years.
When I returned to Boston in 1991, Marty was one of the first people I met. Volunteering with an outreach initiative of The Celebrity Series, Project Discovery, I would assist in delivering Alvin Ailey dancers to hundreds of Boston Public School children each season. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has shared a wonderful relationship with Marty and The Celebrity Series for decades. Marty’s commitment to diversity in the arts and mentoring young people was the passion behind her establishing AileyCamp Boston. Student alum, Joe Gonzalez, made a lovely presentation in addition to a series of three pieces performed by Ailey dancers during the program. (photo: Robert Torres)
The Celebrity Series then became one of Korn Design’s first clients and we collaborated with first Walter Pierce and then with Marty and her team for four seasons on branding and design work for the organization. It was an honor to work with Marty and our friendship and collaboration continues to this day. I was struck by the love for Marty that extends well beyond the reaches of our fine city. David Bailer, from the International Society of Performing Arts and Graham Sheffield, the Director of the British Arts Council made it clear that Marty is a beloved renegade when it comes to thinking outside of the box in communities around the world.
Marty with Governor Deval Patrick and her son Matthew who was the “surprise” speaker of the evening, we all qvelled! (photo: Robert Torres)
Marty with Renee Robinson, Principal Dancer (and dear friend) from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Renee performed an excerpt of Sweet Bitter Love and blew us all away with her grace and power.
Marty with Rosalie and Bertram Cohen, longtime supporters and friends of The Celebrity Series.
With Sarah Robinson, who I worked with at The Celebrity Series in the early nineties who returned to toast Marty! (photo: Robert Torres)
Here’s cheers to you Marty. I know you will continue to do great work for the arts and our community and I look forward to our ongoing collaborations. Don’t worry we’ll keep you busy . . . I simply adore you! (photo: Robert Torres)
