What is in common between Cindy Allen is the legendary editor-in-chief of Interior Design Magazine; Edwina von Gal a landscape designer for the famous, who cares about nature and sustainability; Jennifer Olshin, partner of Friedman Benda Gallery, a platform for cutting edge contemporary design; Beatrice Galilee, a curator and writer of contemporary architecture and design; and Susan Rodriguez, an architect who believes in the power of architecture to affect change and improve the quality of life for all?
These amazing women are champions of design, whose work I admire, and who will open my new podcast Designing the 21s Century on International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8th. Join me to celebrate the spectacular achievements of women, and let’s not forget that that legal restrictions have kept 2.7 billion women from accessing the same choice of jobs as men. Less than 25 per cent of politicians and decisions makers are, and one in three women experience gender-based violence, still. Now, you can listen to Designing the 21st Century.
This program is supported by Rago/Wright, specializing in the sale of modern and contemporary art, ceramics, jewelry and design at auction. With a strong independent voice and dedication to presenting materials in fresh and innovative ways, Rago/Wright hosts more than 50 curated auctions each year in a broad range of categories and at various price points. This spring Rago/Wright is pleased to present a special collection of works from the legendary Italian firm, Danese alongside multiple auctions of art and design, demonstrating that everyone can live with great pieces.