Jaroslav Horejc was a Czech sculptor and designer. He was born in Prague. He studied at the Specialized School of Jewelry and, 1906-10, School of Applied Arts, both in Prague. Read More →
The Prince Eugen Medal is awarded by the King of Sweden for outstanding artistic achievement. Established in 1945, it honors Prince Eugene’s legacy.Read More →
Gustave-Louis Jaulmes (1873 – 1959) was a Swiss architect and designer. He was born in Lausanne. He was professionally active in Paris. Read More →
The evolution of Cubism, a groundbreaking art movement associated with Picasso and Braque, involved Analytical and Synthetic phases, influencing modern decorative arts.Read More →
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 →
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 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 →