Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

05.02.12 Next-Gen Talent Show Parsons The New School for Design has kicked off its second annual Parsons Festival, a monthlong celebration of art, design, and student innovation. Highlights include the M.F.A. Design and Technology exhibition from May 5 through 20. More  › An Antiquarian’s Playland The Art and Antique Dealers League of America hosts its annual Spring Show NYC at the Park Avenue Armory from May 3 through 6, connecting buyers with more than 60 well-vetted art and antique vendors. More  › Art-World Goliath London’s Frieze fair takes over Randall's Island from May 4 through 7 and features more than 1,000 contemporary artists from 170-plus international galleries, plus ancillary debates, panel discussions, and keynote lectures. More  › The Furniture Oscars The New York chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association will host its annual Circle of Excellence Awards on May 8 at the Union League. More  › Space of the Week Chloë Sevigny: ‘It just felt womblike.’ The indie legend’s memory-packed garden co-op. Slideshow  › “I really wanted a country-in-the-city vibe in here," says Sevigny. Sevigny used Kelly Wearstler Imperial Trellis wallpaper in her hallway. The neon pentagram in her bedroom is by New York artist Hanna Liden. The Best Bet Light ’n Go Bonfire Log A strike of a match and this portable log turns a rooftop into a campground. More  › first look The Architecture of Avedon An exclusive peek at the “Richard Avedon: Murals & Portraits” exhibit, opening May 4 at the Gagosian Gallery. Slideshow  › Tips on all things decorative, design chats with Wendy Goodman, and photographs from the latest design hunting discoveries in NYC. facebook.com/DesignHunting Moment-to-moment updates on design news and trend-spotting, as well as live-tweeting from insider events and parties (with a few contests thrown in for good measure). @DesignHunting