150 Years Of Decorative And Applied Arts have brought forth a plethora of artistic movements and styles that have shaped the way we perceive and appreciate art today. From the ornate designs of the Art Nouveau movement to the sleek lines of Art Deco, decorative art has been a reflection of society’s values and tastes. Applied art, on the other hand, has focused on the functionality and practicality of design, with examples ranging from furniture to fashion.
Throughout history, artists have used various mediums to express their creativity, including ceramics, glassware, textiles, and metalwork. The influence of decorative and applied art can be seen in many aspects of our daily lives, from the architecture of buildings to the products we use. As we continue to evolve as a society, so will our appreciation for these art forms.
Gelion is a Sans serif with a geometric touch with a minimal contrast of strokes, inspired by Futura, Avant Garde, Avenir and neo-grotesque Akzidenz-Grotesk, Helvetica form remaining true to the gracefully geometric look of the early 20th-century typefaces, that ticks off a long list of branding requirements.Read More →
A small space doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be cramped. Maybe there is not enough light; furniture doesn’t sit well, the layout isn’t right? How do you make a small room feel more spacious? With clever use of colour, furniture placing, space planning and lighting, your small space can feel as spacious as you need it to bRead More →
This small one-room studio is decorated with lots of white combined with natural materials and warm colours like beige and ochre. This warm palette looks very inviting and unifies the style throughout the space.
My favourite area must be the small white dining area with white bentwood chairs. Perfect for a morning coffee.Read More →
She has Italian design from the 1950s to the 1980s, with a special emphasis on Gio Ponti. A few Ikea pieces are on proud display, joined by vintage items found at flea markets and on eBay. Contemporary objects include a cushion by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Hay and a stool by Anton Alvarez. Read More →
Paper and fire is not always a good combination, especially when it is floating above homes and wooded areas.
Paper Lanterns also known as sky lanterns or Chinese lanterns are often released to celebrate a new year or a wedding or they are just launched for fun. These are some of the beautiful lanterns that I discovered on Flickr.Read More →
Danang is a famous sea-tourism city in Vietnam. It has not only the beautiful beaches but also the extremely wonderful Han River and Son Tra Peninsula.
Phòng tập thể – Phòng riêng – Căn hộ trung tâm Đà Nẵng (Giá rẻ đối diện chợ Hàn). Cả nhà ở chung một phòng còn gì vui hơn ˆˆ Bunk bed – Ensuite private room – Ensuite apartment in City center (Han Market Area). Save more cost for your travel!Read More →
Erotic henna is a new form of art that celebrates the feminine body, highlighting the natural beauty of women, usually done around the chest, belly, legs and back, it became popular when the work of the Russian henna artist Mary GinkasRead More →
The analogue version of instant photography. Polaroid devoid of fancy editing . The finish of the film here is nostalgic, reminiscent of the very same disco era it emerged from. Visionaries in search of this nostalgic quality have opted in favour of these throwback productions, captivating a new class of followers.Read More →
People have different attitudes when it comes to tattooing. Some approve it, some consider unnecessary to draw on the body. As with everything else, this is also a matter of taste, and for tattoo lovers in our gallery we present tattoos of the whale.Read More →
In the early twentieth century in the United States, the peacock feather was a fashion fad. It appeared in hatpins, belt buckles, fob charms, collar and cuff pins, shirtwaist sets and the eye of the peacock feather was copied onto the new spring ribbons. I call this colour swatch peacock feather.Read More →
These intricate portraits of our favourite Game of Thrones characters are made entirely from paper, cut in different layers and using various colours and textures to emulate the strokes of a paintbrush.
Crafted by Robbin Gregorio, an illustrator and designer from the Philippines, the attention to detail is impressive and certainly demonstrates a patient and steady hand. From the expensive, embroidered clothes and house emblems to the heavy beards and fur coats, Robbin papercuts depict every character beautifully.Read More →
Lindsay Stripling is a San Francisco based artist and illustrator I really admire and whose work I’ve really enjoyed watching develop as she also made the transition to full-time illustrator. I admire is that Lindsay has stayed true to her own style and originality.Read More →
Modern cat bed designed to be mounted on a wall looks like alien spaceship. MYZOO Spaceship cat bed with air holes and transparent acrylic window . Also check out: iMac Beds for Cats.Read More →
The astronaut in the paintings of American artist Scott Listfield explores a dystopian world cluttered with pop culture icons, corporate logos, and tongue-in-cheek science fiction references. Instead of the futuristic flying cars and robot butlers that was widely anticipated in books and movies, his astronaut character navigates the icons of the present: drones, fast-food chains, pop singers. More paintings here, and follow him on Instagram.Read More →
The house in Mexico City where Frida Kahlo lived and died has been a pilgrimage site for more than 50 years, with millions of visitors traipsing through every room and open space of the two-story structure — including Kahlo’s former bedroom, Kahlo’s former studio, and other areas that, before Kahlo’s 1954 death, only her friends, family, and lovers could enter. One room, though, was forbidden to unlock after La Casa Azul (the Blue House) opened as a museum in 1958: Kahlo’s former bathroom.Read More →
Cosmos Magazine reports that 572 Maliwawa Figures have been documented for the first time at 87 different rock art sites in northern Australia’s Arnhem Land.Read More →
There are many wonderful people pursuing and promoting simplicity. Fortunately, some of them are gifted in communication and choose to encourage and inspire us with their words. I enjoy reading their unique perspective. I’m sure you will too.
Fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea on this beautiful weekend. Find a quiet moment. And enjoy some encouraging words about finding more simplicity in your life today.Read More →
In this day and age, it might be hard to remember a time when artworks weren’t available instantly. There was no print on demand or posters that one could easily get and hang on their wall. Printmaking changed this; artists were suddenly able to replicate an image multiple times, therefore making it easier to expose a wide audience to their work.Read More →
Pop artist Michael Albert, pioneer of “cerealism” in his one-of-a-kind mosaics, intersects with consumerism in wild and wondrous ways.
While studying business at New York University, he often frequented the Metropolitan Museum of Art, marveling at artists like Vincent Van Gogh who challenged his classes’ typical definitions of success. While Van Gogh never sold a painting in life, he rose to superstar status posthumously and his works have fetched prices in the tens of millions.Read More →
Ian Birch looks back at the third issue of Beach Culture , the magazine that made David Carson’s name before he went on to art direct Raygun . ‘ A legendary cover which earned Carson more than 150 design awards. The magazine only lasted six issues and, as Carson told Huck in 2011, ‘ we did every issue like it was our last ’. Geof Kern submitted the photograph for an article inside but ‘the surprise quality and compositional strength made it the cover’ (from ‘The End of Print’ by Lewis Blackwell, Laurence King Publishing, 1995)Read More →