Stripes and zigzags: fashion brand Missoni’s links to modern art
Exhibition at Fashion and Textile Museum in London takes an eclectic trip through the Italian label’s six-decade history
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Alphonse Mucha, the Art Nouveau inventor. First major retrospective opened in Rome
A sneak peek of the new Alphonse Mucha show now open in Rome! A great retrospective dedicated to Czech-born Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939), the Art Nouveau inventor and one of Europe’s most renowned artists in the late 19th and early 20th century, is staged in Rome at the Vittoriano – Ala Brasini. One of the most … Read more
Rauli Mard – I try to be an analog artist in a digital time
Powerful paintings by Rauli Mard. If the engines could ask for a portrait, definitely they will ask for one made by Rauli Mard. Motorcycles, cars, aeroplanes, everything with a Herculean engine you will find in this art universe of artworks populated with gigantic and high-powered paintings. Above and under clouds a forceful god of the … Read more
How to get a monumental luxury home interior
Taking the devil out of the details. An original painting reflecting your passions, a rare or one-of-a-kind piece of art or furniture, and minimalist accessories can be each room’s focal point. Find a dose of inspiration for classic, romantic, industrial, technology and futuristic home interiors. Spectacular and unique interiors are made with impactful items that resonate … Read more
Shoe has soul
Helio de Sousa, the winner of the 2013 Brazilian International Press Award for Visual Arts, is a New York based artist originally from Brazil. Inspired by Andy Warhol‘s iconic 1956 painting “Boot,” Hélio got his flash of insight that shoes have soul and started painting them in 2008. Shoes express our identity and feelings when … Read more
Winston Churchill’s orchids expected to fetch £750,000 at auction
Over $1m Expected For Painting By Winston Churchill Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was not only one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century, but an accomplished artist. One of Churchill’s paintings, “Still Life With Orchids” (1936) is coming up for auction in London, where it’s expected to fetch £750,000 ($1.17m). The 46 … Read more