The intersection of art and design is a fascinating space where creativity and functionality meet. It is a place where artists and designers unite to create beautiful, innovative, and practical objects that serve a purpose beyond aesthetics.
In this space, artists bring their unique perspectives and skills to the table, creating works that are not only visually stunning but also thought-provoking.
On the other hand, designers bring their expertise in problem-solving and functionality to ensure that the final product meets the needs of its users. The result is often a seamless blend of form and function that transcends traditional boundaries between art and design.
Burning Man 2018 showcased a blend of art and technology under the “I, Robot” theme, emphasizing interactivity, sustainability, and innovative design within a unique desert environment.Read More →
A selection of work by Métis artist Jean Paul Langlois from Vancouver Island, currently based in East Vancouver. Informed by pop and pulp culture, particularly Westerns, 70s sci-fi and Saturday morning cartoons, Langlois plays with ultra-saturated colours and motifs as a way of grappling with a sense of alienation from his own cultural backgrounds — both indigenous and settler.Read More →
Surrealism, emerging in the 1920s, sought to express the subconscious through art, contrasting with Cubism. Influenced by Dada, it evolved, impacting post-WWII movements.Read More →
Graphic design in pop culture has a history of challenging norms. Modern designs use bold colors, distorted typography, and playful imagery to captivate audiences and reflect contemporary culture.Read More →
The Catholic Counter-Reformation is closely related with Baroque, which peaked in Rome around 1630–1680. Despite its origins in Rome, the Baroque style influenced people all around Europe. Its rapid pace, striking realism (giving spectators the feeling that they were watching an actual event), and direct emotional appeal were perfectly suited to announcing the Catholic Church’s renewed vitality. Read More →
If you are looking for an original and cosy cafe in London, have a tour at the God’s Own Junkyard, an entirely decorated with neons bar. For all the warm and kitsch deco lovers, this place will be an insolite experience. The owners, Chris & Linda Bracey, are neons collectioners since 40 years and they can be proud of having in their collection lights from iconic movies like Eyes Wide Shut, The Dark Knight and Charlie and the chocolate factory.Read More →
Cristina Otero, a Spanish photographer, challenges beauty norms by incorporating fruit in her self-portraits. She believes faces reflect emotions and ideas. Her work is captivating.Read More →
The golden ratio, known for its aesthetic appeal, influences various fields including art, mathematics, and music, promoting harmony and balance in design composition.Read More →
Alexander Schawinsky was a Swiss designer born in Basel. He studied painting and architecture in Zürich, Cologne, and Berlin. He was at the Bauhaus in Germany between 1924 and 1925.Read More →
“Thoughts, silent thoughts, of Time and Space and Death…” When thirty-six-year-old Walt Whitman self-published Leaves of Grass in the summer of 1855, having poured the whole of his being into this unusual and daring labor of love, it fell upon unreceptive and downright hostile ears — a rejection that devastated the young poet.Read More →