Whilst fashion enjoys its deliberately ephemeral nature, photographic images and illustration leave powerful imprints on the mind. Now imagine a resource facility where you can spend as long as you need researching visual archives on any area of interest. 'I needed a domain name which had to be unserious,' says Molly Logan, art photography agent and creative director behind MyBestFred – an online visual gallery that has now opened a physical space in Tribeca for all to appreciate. 'I chose the smoking bird for the logo; it’s unintimidating.'
Occupying a 1200 square foot space, MBF’s impressive library shelves line the walls with rare print manuscripts, magazines, film and fashion show videos – each flanking two large tables and a giant chandelier. For a nominal fee, subscribers gain library access and four issues of their quarterly look book; December’s is curated by Terence Koh.
A bespoke service is available for project specific enquiries. Anything from rare 1960s Japanese nude portraits – Logan’s specialty – to a program of artist’s talks or organising access to select exhibitions before they open to the public. Need to kill two hours in Berlin between meetings? MyBestFred will prepare your local itinerary of cultural must-sees.
Amangiri resort, Utah
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Amangiri resort, Utah
Amangiri resort, Utah
Amangiri resort, Utah
Amangiri resort, Utah
Best Made Axes
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Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Best Made Axes
Blackman Cruz store, LA
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Blackman Cruz store, LA
Blackman Cruz store, LA
Blackman Cruz store, LA
Blackman Cruz store, LA
Blackman Cruz store, LA
Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
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Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
Commonwealth Utilities S/S 09 collection
BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
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BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
BlackWhite House in Bethesda, Maryland by David Jameson Architects
Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects, Seattle
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Methow Cabin, by Eggleston Farkas Architects
Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California
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Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California
Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach, California
Illustration from the Monkey Bar by Barry Blitt, New York
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Interior of the Monkey Bar
Illustration for the Monkey Bar by Paul Cox
My Best Fred, NYC
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My Best Fred, NYC
My Best Fred, NYC
Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon
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Neal Creek, Hood River by Paul Mckean, Oregon
Beaker & Flask, Portland
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Beaker & Flask, Portland
Beast, Portland
Naomi from Beast, Portland
Laurelhurst Market, Portland
Laurelhurst Market, Portland
Bunks famous sandwiches, Portland
Le Pigeon, Portland
Le Pigeon, Portland
Viridian Farms, Portland
Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
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Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
Installation by Johanna Grawunder in Robert at MAD, NYC
Speakeasy - Rye NYC
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Rye NYC
Rye NYC
Rye NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
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Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
Speakeasy - Clover Club, NYC
Speakeasy - The Violet Hour, Chicago
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Speakeasy - The Violet Hour, Chicago
Speakeasy - The Varnish, LA
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Speakeasy - The Varnish, LA
Speakeasy - Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
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Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
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Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
Diamond House, XTEN Architecture, LA
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Hanker after a 1970s supercar? The Encor Series 1 elevates the Lotus Esprit to a new levelThis limited-edition remastering of the dramatic wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit stops at nothing to improve and enhance the original without losing sight of its analogue excellence
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A new photo book takes you behind the scenes of some of cinema's most beloved films, from 'Fargo' to 'Charlie's Angels'Set decorator Lauri Gaffin captures Hollywood's quieter moments in an arresting new book
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This sculptural London seafood restaurant was shaped by ‘the emotions of the sea’In Hanover Square, Mazarine pairs a bold, pearlescent interior with modern coastal cuisine led by ‘bistronomy’ pioneer chef Thierry Laborde
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Nadia Lee Cohen distils a distant American memory into an unflinching new photo book‘Holy Ohio’ documents the British photographer and filmmaker’s personal journey as she reconnects with distant family and her earliest American memories
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekIt’s been a week of escapism: daydreams of Ghana sparked by lively local projects, glimpses of Tokyo on nostalgic film rolls, and a charming foray into the heart of Christmas as the festive season kicks off in earnest
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Ed Ruscha’s foray into chocolate is sweet, smart and very AmericanArt and chocolate combine deliciously in ‘Made in California’, a project from the artist with andSons Chocolatiers
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Inside the work of photographer Seydou Keïta, who captured portraits across West Africa‘Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens’, an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, New York, celebrates the 20th-century photographer
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekFrom sumo wrestling to Singaporean fare, medieval manuscripts to magnetic exhibitions, the Wallpaper* team have traversed the length and breadth of culture in the capital this week
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María Berrío creates fantastical worlds from Japanese-paper collages in New YorkNew York-based Colombian artist María Berrío explores a love of folklore and myth in delicate and colourful works on paper
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Out of office: the Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the weekAs we approach Frieze, our editors have been trawling the capital's galleries. Elsewhere: a 'Wineglass' marathon, a must-see film, and a visit to a science museum
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June Leaf’s New York survey captures a life in motionJune Leaf made art in many forms for over seven decades, with an unstoppable energy and fierce appetite leading her to rationalise life in her own terms.
