A Bold, Statement Painting Can Go Just About Anywhere—as Long as It FitsThe collector who took home Brazilian artist Marina Perez Simão’s more than six-and-a-half-foot abstract painting in bold, curving swaths of color from a Sotheby’s contemporary art sale in mid-November in New York may have created a design question for their home. There’s the immense size of the work to consider and the brilliant blues…Read More
Adding a Tactile Touch: Textile Art to Inspire Your InteriorsA work needn’t be featured on canvas to be considered art. Take a bold textile, such as a tapestry, rug, throw, drapery or a piece of antique clothing displayed under glass, which can completely transform a room, said Jason Stein, director of Bonhams’s Modern Decorative Art + Design in Los Angeles. “Not only are textiles visually compelling…Read More
Bold Furniture Can Anchor a Space Like a Piece of ArtFurniture can be considered fine art as much as a painted canvas stretched across a wooden frame or a rough charcoal sketch on vellum. Whether it’s a dining chair with Pop Art vibes, a bespoke Art Deco collectible or an Impressionist-inspired showpiece, this three-dimensional decorative artform checks all the boxes, qualifying as art similar to what one would discover…Read More
Using Sculpture to Transform a RoomIn the world of interior design, incorporating bold sculptures can be transformative in a way that few other elements can match. “Sculptures can transform any room and infuse it with personality. They are typically one-of-a-kind artworks that can be conversation-starters for curious guests and a visually appealing way to elevate an environment…Read More
Bold Photography Can Help a Room’s Design Tell a StoryRather than being an add-on, interior design professionals often use artworks as inspiration, with fine art photography being no exception. Fine art photography appeals as it has a wide range of styles and genres, as well as great storytelling abilities. It’s often more affordable than other forms of art, and there’s a rich offering of exciting work by contemporary artists…Read More
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