Athena Calderone
Tonal modernism, the artful interior
Contemporary · 2015–present · Brooklyn, NY
Signature styles
- Tonal Modern
- Sculptural
- Editorial
Profile
Athena Calderone built EyeSwoon, a content brand that became an interiors and product practice. She publishes Live Beautiful and Cook Beautiful, and her own Brooklyn brownstone (renovated with husband DJ Aoki) is the model for tonal modernism — limestone, oak, plaster, no color, all sculpture.
Visual language
Tonal palettes, sculptural seating, plaster fireplaces, oak millwork.
Wallcoverings that match this designer
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