This object, known as the “Bauhaus lamp,” embodies the Bauhaus School’s central principle—form follows function—founded in 1919 by the architect Walter Gropius, who taught theRead More →
Webb Corbett is a British glassware manufacturer, located in Stourbridge.Irene Stevens joined Webb Corbett as a designer in 1946. L. Green designed its 1958 Bouquet range of cut glass. David Marquess of Queensberry was retained as a consultant designer in the early 1960s.Read More →
Italics are probably the most common form of typographic emphasis and is used in both text and display settings. True-drawn italics are usually a unique and separate design from their Roman brethren. Aldus Manutius, a commercial printer, was looking for a way to fit more type onto a page and to reduce the price of his low-cost editions.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 →
In 2015, paper artist Cristian Marianciuc set an ambitious goal for himself: to complete 1,000 origami cranes in 1,000 days. Since achieving this objective, Marianciuc has continued crafting the cranes, culminating in a growing collection of equally elaborate and increasingly experimental paper sculptures.Read More →
Mária Švarbová’s photographs explore swimming pools as designed, still spaces, where young swimmers exhibit restraint and emotional distance, evoking reflection on structure and cultural memory.Read More →
This content highlights a collection of 22 pull-out Hokusai posters, showcasing his renowned prints, accompanied by an introduction and significant insights on his artistry.Read More →
Walt Whitman emphasizes embracing one’s true self and individuality while challenging societal norms. His influential poetry reflects America’s unique spirit and evolving consciousness through innovative, free-form expression.Read More →