For more than 250 years, the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (Danish: Det Kongelige Danske Kunstakademi) has provided education in the arts, playing aRead More →
The Abramtsevo Art Colony, established in the late 19th century, revived Russian folk art and culture, producing renowned artists like Repin and Vrubel, and crafting traditional works.Read More →
Danny Ho Fong was a Chinese American furniture manufacturer. He was born in Canton and professionally active in San Francisco and Los Angeles.Read More →
Found after her death, Vivian Maier’s photographs capture New York City in motion.
Two years before Vivian Maier died in 2009 at age 83, 30,000 of her negatives were bought at a Chicago thrift auction by former estate agent John Maloof.Read More →
The Vitra Design Museum in Germany showcases historical & contemporary design, offering insight into its interaction with architecture, art, & daily life. It’s a global design hub.Read More →
The violets are one of the most recognisable flowers. Even the scientific name of the principal type makes sense; it is Viola odorta, the sweet violet. It is a native of Europe. Many hybrid forms exist with both single and double flowers. Flower colours include white and shades of pink lavender, violet, purple and yellow.
I call this colour swatch Violet on wood.Read More →
The Design Research Unit (DRU) was one of the first design consultancies to provide various specialist design services to companies and individuals alike. In 1943, Herbert Read was established in Knightsbridge offices, London following negotiations with Marcus Bramwell, managing director of Stuart’s Advertising Agency. Following the 2nd World War, it emerged as an increasingly important design consultancy that connected design to industry and obtained several prestigious commissions for designers.Read More →
Black glass dish, hand-blown in opaque black, half of the rim folded inwards, indicating a large indentation of the thumb. It is known at the ‘Thumbprint’ dish.Read More →
Encyclopedia.Design is a comprehensive resource on decorative and applied arts from the past 300 years, covering various design practices and offering valuable knowledge and practical skills.Read More →
Branding has ancient origins as a mark of ownership, evolving into a symbol of identity, lifestyle, and societal values in today’s marketplace.Read More →