The allure and historical significance of abalone, with its iridescent inner layer, has captivated artisans and designers for centuries in various decorative applications. Consider sustainable practices.Read More →
Jacques Guillon, a visionary Canadian designer, seamlessly blended functionality and beauty in mid-20th-century furniture. His legacy inspires future design generations. Read More →
Charles Vyse, a pioneer in British ceramics, transitioned from apprentice to renowned ceramicist through dedication and innovation, leaving a lasting artistic legacy.Read More →
A mural in Wilson St Newtown depicts a young Koori woman using pointillist technique, capturing Koori heritage and fostering community engagement.Read More →
One of my favourite pinup artists was Minnesota born Duane Bryers, creator of the famous Hilda, a pleasingly, popular and plump pinup girl. Bryers’ background was as interesting as his illustrations. Born in northern Michigan, he excelled at acrobatics as a child. His family moved to Virginia, Minnesota, at 12 and he soon had the neighbourhood gang putting on the “Jingling Brothers circus, complete with burlap-sack sidewalls.Read More →
The poster has established itself as an integral part of modern marketing and has acquired the status of a typical Swiss quality product just like the one it was intended to sell. A good example is the poster designed in 1952 by Herbert Leupin (1916–1999) for the Pelikan fountain pen company. Showing an eponymous bird with a pen in its beak and a wing ink, it’s done with very little text. The message is simple: the bird is a brand name. Anyone looking to buy a fountain pen.Read More →