As part of our recent activities looking at gentrification, we couldn’t help but be drawn back again and again to the different ways the subject is captured, tagged or depicted visually. We’ve pulled some of these together into a gallery,... Continue Reading →
Work in progress - artist’s book 2012 - detail Louisa Boyd http://www.facebook.com/louisaboydart
In all work created by Catalan artist Xavier Corberó, the outcome has to be poetry. This ethos applies to sculpture, installation and spaces – even...
These 4 rolls are circa 1920-1940 likely more towards the 1920’s. Featuring stunning vibrant green foliate/foliage leaves. Roll #1 - 190”+ on the roll, the end was tattered and shortened Roll #2 - 190”+ on the roll, the end was tattered and shortened Roll #3 - 190”+ on the roll, the end was tattered and shortened Roll #4 - 190”+ on the roll, the roll is nearly full however, it does have a rip spanning roughly 10”-15”. Several scrap pieces will also be included. Each roll is signed appropriately and measure 29.5” w with a useable 28.5” inside margins. These are acquired from a 19th century upstate New York estate which still has 20+ rolls hanging in a substantial guest bedroom. Paul Dumas was a Parisian designer and manufacturer of wallpapers and textiles active between 1906 and 1978. Dumas had a studio at 24-26 Rue Notre Dame des Victoires in Paris, and a printing factory in Montreuil-sur-bois, to the east of Paris.Dumas purchased a disused printing factory in Montreuil-sur-bois in 1906, and then built a larger factory on its land in 1913.The factory burned down in 1913, and Dumas had a new one built the same year. Dumas was a designer of scenery and draperies for the fancy-dress balls held by Paul Poiret.[1] The Montreuil-sur-bois factory produced wallpapers for Poiret’s Atelier Martine, Paul Follot, Lina de Andrada, and Lucie Renudaut, among others. Textiles produced by Paul Dumas are included in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.Wallpapers produced by Dumas in included in the collections of the Musée des arts décoratifs de Paris and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dumas had a studio at 24-26 Rue Notre Dame des Victoires in Paris, and a printing factory in Montreuil-sur-bois, to the east of Paris. Dumas purchased a disused printing factory in Montreuil-sur-bois in 1906, and then built a larger factory on its land in 1913.The factory burned down in 1913, and Dumas had a new one built the same year. Dumas was a designer of scenery and draperies for the fancy-dress balls held by Paul Poiret. The Montreuil-sur-bois factory produced wallpapers for Poiret’s Atelier Martine, Paul Follot, Lina de Andrada, and Lucie Renudaut, among others. Textiles produced by Paul Dumas are included in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.Wallpapers produced by Dumas in included in the collections of the Musée des arts décoratifs de Paris,and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Nearly 200 great works of unfinished art are now on display at The Met Breuer Museum in Manhattan. Spanning six centuries, the works offer a glimpse into the creative process — from Titian to Warhol.
It's been a while since my last post on our fixer-upper project (if you missed my other blogs, check out our first blog here and our design inspo blog ...
…in the beginning…. … d u r i n g …. …just finishing up…. – – – A quick “before & after” -or- before & SO FAR! – …
And there are walls!! Well, some at least. The crew last night must have thought I was nuts snapping pictures of half done walls and wall glue...but then again, let’s be serious, they’ve seen this before. Aren’t we all a little nuts during a home renovation? It’s been a long wait to get to this poin
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The long read: What happens when a forklift goes through your Picasso?
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Learn why we decided it best to redo the walls in our historic fixer upper and how we're Imrpoving the floor plan in the process.
Baseball At Meiji is a reproduction of an original print by Fukazawa Sakuichi. Part of the "One Hundred Views of New Tokyo (Shin Tokyo Hyakkei)" series, the artwork offers a futuristic interpretation of the bustling activity and cultural significance of the sport in the rapidly modernizing city. The grandeur of the stadium is depicted against the backdrop of Tokyo's evolving skyline. The foreground captures the excitement and energy of a baseball game in progress, with players on the field, spectators in the stands, and perhaps vendors selling refreshments. It conveys the sense of community and shared enthusiasm associated with baseball, a sport that gained immense popularity in Japan during the early 20th century. It is a vibrant and dynamic representation of Tokyo's sporting culture and urban landscape during a time of significant transformation and modernization Why we picked it The artwork's style seamlessly blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern elements, showcasing the era's cultural synthesis and technological advancements making it a noteworthy example.T he color choices add depth and intrigue: orange, symbolizing energy and vitality, captures the excitement of the scene; purple, traditionally associated with creativity and mystery, evokes a sense of anticipation; and green, representing balance and connection to nature in an urban setting. During this time, Japan underwent a period of rapid modernization, influenced by Western ideas and technology. Baseball, introduced to Japan by American missionaries in the late 19th century, became deeply intertwined with this modernization process, reflecting Japan's aspirations for progress and international recognition. The artwork's depiction symbolizes more than just a sporting event—it represents the spirit of modernity and cultural exchange taking place in Tokyo at the time. The stadium itself becomes a microcosm of Japan's transformation, where traditional customs intersect with Western influences, creating a dynamic and evolving society. About the artist Sakuichi Fukazawa (1896–1947) was a Japanese artist known for his innovative contributions to woodblock printing during the sosaku-hanga movement, which emphasized the artist's personal creative process in printmaking. The artists' followed their ukiyo-e predecessors by depicting landscapes and the common people at leisure. Although the prints occasionally featured traditional scenery, the group was less focused on depicting famous landmarks or picturesque landscapes. The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake had devastated Tokyo and the movement's primary goal was to chronicle the lifestyle of the Shōwa era and capture the rapid modernization of the city as it was rebuilt. Renowned for his innovative woodblock prints, Fukazawa's work is known for capturing Tokyo's transformation during the early 20th century. Approx. sizing (inches) White or black wood frame Art 30x22.6875 Interior 30x22.6875 Exterior 30.875x23.5625 Art 24x18.1875 Interior 24x18.1875 Exterior 24.875x19.0625
The Paint well…let’s just say I finally made a decision.Benjamin Moore’s Spanish White it is! This is not an accurate representation of the color at all a
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