Fashion Design from 1900 to 1920: Freedom and Change
2023-06-22
Fashion design from 1900 to 1920 moved from elaborate Edwardian dress towards straighter silhouettes, practical clothing and the foundations of modern fashion.Read More →
Dagobert Peche: Austrian Multi-disciplined Designer
2023-06-17
Dagobert Peche was a multi-disciplined Austrian designer known for his innovative work in ceramics, metalwork, and architecture, significantly influencing early 20th-century Viennese design.Read More →
Max Ingrand (1908 – 1969) French Artist and Decorator
2023-05-01
Max Ingrand (1908–1969), a renowned French artist and decorator, gained fame for his work in stained glass and studio glass, leaving a lasting artistic legacy.Read More →
Julius Jirasek (1896 – 1966), Austrian Architect and Designer
2023-04-24
Julius Jirasek (1896–1966) was a modern architect and designer based in Vienna. He designed residences, shops, and furniture, known for their simplicity and modernity.Read More →
A Brief Overview of Carl Cristian Fjeringstad: Life and Legacy
2023-04-11
Carl Christian Fjerdingstad was a Norwegian designer born in Kristiansand and active in Blaricum (Norway), the Netherlands, and Paris. Carl Christian Fjerdingstad worked as a designer for Orfèvrerie Christofle in Paris and a silversmith for Henry van de Velde. His work combined French designs with the hammered surfaces and round shapes of Danish silverware.Read More →
Dada Art Movement – Making Mischief
2023-04-01
Dada, originating in Zurich in 1916, challenged art norms with absurdity and anti-war sentiment, influencing visual design and preceding Surrealism. Notable artists include Marcel Duchamp and Hannah Höch.Read More →
The Genesis of Domestic Bliss: The Salon des Arts Ménagers
2021-03-24
The Salon des Arts Ménagers, an emblem of modern domesticity, evolved from showcasing appliances to encompassing a holistic view of home life.Read More →