Collectible fair offers handcrafted design and artists’ functional objects in New York debut
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Belgian fair’s first stateside edition offers objects for every aesthetic sensibility and budget
Farewell, functionality? The architect of this year's Art Week Tokyo Bar on her radical design
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
Plus, the three bespoke cocktails created by contemporary artists and mixologists
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German Artist MadC Makes a Foray Into Furniture Design With Limited Edition Table
Artnet News
MAY 31, 2024
Presented by Eins zu Eins, the work blurs the boundary between sculpture and functional object. The post German Artist MadC Makes a Foray Into Furniture Design With Limited Edition Table appeared first on Artnet News.
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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed. Join us to explore this rich artistic tradition through its history and core makers.
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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form
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JULY 29, 2024
Slip into this elegant world of molten media as we indulge in a closer look at the key makers and the stories that led to their creative and captivating designs. Responding to this modern turn, Art Nouveau (literally “New Art”) sought to branch out from earlier artistic traditions. Emile Gallé – Cotton Rose Table Lamp.
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Les Nabis Revealed: The 8 Artists Who Redefined Modern Art as We Know It
Invaluable
JUNE 5, 2024
Energized to achieve a “beauty beyond visible reality,” the Nabis group of French artists challenged convention to create a new artistic vision, as they harnessed Paul Gauguin’s synthetism to envisage an exciting alternative that would usher in the age of modern art. Where Les Nabis differ is in the subject matter.
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Calls for Small Art Around New England
Michael Rose Fine Art
OCTOBER 1, 2024
These often annual affairs encourage artists to make pieces in little scales and at modest price points. They can be a challenge for makers who tend to work big, but allow artists to share their work and for collectors to buy great things that fit into their homes and budgets. Artists may submit up to 5 works for sale for $15.
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Shaker Design: An Enduring Legacy of Simplicity and Serenity
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JULY 15, 2024
That emphasis on simplicity stems from the premise of Shaker beliefs that associate such clean functionality with a peaceful existence. Durability In addition to functionality, Shaker designs need to stand the test of time. Accordingly, Shaker designers only incorporated high-quality materials and durable styles. September 2014).
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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages
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AUGUST 26, 2024
From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.
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France’s Best Collectibles: Glass, Ceramics, the Marché aux Puces
WorthPoint
AUGUST 15, 2024
While France has hundreds of years of history of art and culture, it remains a land filled with modern and contemporary artists, craftspeople, tradespeople, and full-blown for-profits and nonprofits dedicated to the perpetuity of the arts in France.
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The American Arts and Crafts Movement: Handcrafted Furniture Masterpieces
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
Societal shifts, combined with technological advances in mechanical reproduction, left some artists and designers to lament the loss of the artful hand-craftsmanship that had guided design for previous generations. These ideas were soon absorbed by American makers to great excitement.
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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans
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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans
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APRIL 24, 2024
From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. Beyond wood and clay, some folk artists rely on natural dyes for their wool or thread. Sold for $431.25 USD via Jeffrey S.
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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
Silverplate is often thicker and heavier than sterling Age Style (for example, Nouveau is valuable, Rococo Revival less so) Famous makers (such as Tiffany) or retailed from a famous shop (for example Liberty or Cartier) Weight in troy ounces (this is different from regular ounces. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?
Show Art in (and Around) Boston and Worcester this Fall
Michael Rose Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
This fall there are a range of opportunities for artists to share their work in and around greater Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts. In this post, I have compiled a selection of calls for art in and around these two cities that might appeal to artists throughout New England and beyond. BIPOC artists are eligible for a $15 fee.
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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design
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OCTOBER 14, 2024
What is Modernism art and which artists embraced the movement? In this article, we explore the rich tapestry of Modernism and how this period championed a new order in artistic expression. One common characteristic of modernism was self-consciousness regarding art and social traditions, leading artists to experiment with form.
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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past
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OCTOBER 9, 2024
Journeying through history with a captivating fusion of art and geography, antique maps are not only fascinating geographical documents offering a vision of world’s gone by, but also artistic treasures in their own right. Once considered prized pieces of art, cartography today holds a more functional and utilitarian place in society.
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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May
WorthPoint
MAY 4, 2024
The German company Meissen , the first porcelain manufacturer in Europe, is one of the most popular and sought-after porcelain makers. One item is lot 206 , a 1972 Hasselblad 500C/M medium-format camera outfit from the maker’s revolutionary 500 line of cameras. Vogt Auction Galleries , estimate: $3,000–$5,000.
The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion
Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2021
Barber writes: “Two years ago, Joanie Lemercier, a French artist known for his perception-bending light sculptures, took on a new role as a climate activist. His fellow artists were becoming millionaires overnight as the cryptoart world exploded. Since then, the art has been resold, requiring another year’s worth of energy.
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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to. The problem is, of course, how will you know that happened unless you have it appraised?
Documenting Your Art Collection
Fine Art Estates
JULY 28, 2023
This will allow you to test the functionality of a program and its ease of use, especially if you plan to enter data yourself. Each folder contains an image, related bill of sale, articles on the artist or the work itself, conservation reports, appraisals, museum loan forms, etc. MSXL seemed to be the right choice to handle this issue.
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Anubis Highlights
Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services
MARCH 2, 2021
This is an exceptional portrait by the artist who is known for his paintings of “Babas” peasant women. The ISA Board meeting was coupled with a 3-day course entitled “Connoisseurship of Contemporary Art and Design”, as well as visits to private contemporary collections and the annual Sculpture Objects Functional Art and Design (SOFA) Fair.
Winter Warmth: The Craft of Handmade Heirloom Quilts
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Such lavishly stitched works grew significantly in popularity during the Middle Ages, when the functional applications of a warm covering were paired with elegant artistry. In the 17th century, Japanese makers cultivated the sashiko quilting technique that evolved from simply caretaking worn fabrics into elegantly stitched designs.
Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JUNE 5, 2024
The late 19th-century contemporary art movement influences this type of furniture, blending abstract expression with functionality, a testament to the ingenuity of its creators. The concept of minimalism, characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a focus on functionality, emerged as a defining style during the modern art movement.
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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Typified by clean lines and functional aesthetics, the movement would have an enduring impact on design, architecture, and the contemporary art of the Minimalism and Bauhaus movements. The austere abstract art strived to be free from artistic tradition, devoid of any amotion, and relevant to its audience in a rapidly changing world.
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The 5 most valuable sought after sterling silver flatware patterns
Sarasota Antique Buyers
JULY 9, 2024
In addition to their functional use at the dinner table, sterling silver flatware pieces are highly prized collectibles that can hold significant value. Cellini was a court artist and sculptor in the court of King Francis I, who ascended the French throne in 1515. The pattern was named after King Francis I of France.
Gertrud Arndt: Exploring the Bauhaus Visionary
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JULY 3, 2024
Arndt refused to attach any deep artistic meaning to her photographs, but they were imaginative, provocative, and would prove to have a lasting legacy… once they were rediscovered by the public half a century later. From 1927 onward, she took on the role of wife and mother, developing her Mask Portraits out of boredom.
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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics
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JUNE 24, 2024
Troika was born into a time of artistic flourish within the southwest, fresh off the back of the St Ives School – a British postwar art movement taking root in the small, coastal town. A beacon for abstract artists, the scene had been set for creative innovation on a different level, with new approaches and ideas coming to the fore.
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Four Artwork Storage Solutions
Fine Art Estates
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Artist’s studio converted into a living space but adding large painting storage as a design element. Visible Large Painting Storage: We had more large paintings than we had room for in the gallery, so we built large painting storage at the end of a room that was originally an artist studio.
Reflections and Inspiration: Discovering Ways to Utilize Design to Enhance Historical Exhibits
The Mid-West Museum Association
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Minnetrista is one of several legacy projects of the Ball family, makers of the famous Ball mason jars, and was provided to the community by the Ball Brothers Foundation. Finding and restoring these items to the extent that they can be used by visitors will ultimately make the exhibit design much more appealing and functional.
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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design
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AUGUST 21, 2024
Characterized by a sense of space, a vibrant and expressive use of vivid blocks, and searing colors, Mark Rothko’s color field paintings would propel him to an uneasy fame and pioneer a new wave of artistic thinking, which had its roots in the Zen philosophy of minimalism, subtlety, and naturalness.
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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan
Artifactual History Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
If you have family sterling silver flatware and the space to take it in your car, this is a smart category of antique to bring with you as it also functions as a liquid asset. Take overall photographs of paintings and details of artist signatures, and capture each room from multiple angles to document all items in a room.
Antique Pie Crimpers Are Fanciful Slices of History
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
MULTI-USE TOOLS IN ARTISTIC FORMS While generally thought of as pie-baking tools, crimpers could be used for making any pastries. COLLECTING PIE CRIMPERS Though pie crimpers fell out of regular use in the mid-20th century, collectors prize them today as little pieces of folk art and still-functional kitchen tools.
Art Deco: A Glamorous Pastiche
Grays Antiques
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Luxury and function became its trademark. Folkloric traditions that had inspired earlier artistic movements were superseded for technological progress. The artistic style which had defined an age came back in fashion with a bang in the 1960's, and was re-established as an enduring global design movement.
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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences
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MAY 13, 2024
One of Dunand’s most exceptional creations is his Radio Cabinet , which married his capacities in lacquer (learned from famed Japanese artist Seizo Sugawara) with his abilities to use the forms and lines so indicative of Art Deco design. Frankl (1886-1958) Paul T. Frankl – D lounge chairs, c.1927.
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Free Slots Simple tips to Enjoy 100 percent free Slot Game Online
Appraisal Group USA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
I be sure in order to handpick slot game after very carefully considering the video game provider’s functions and profile on the market. Within position, you could potentially find icons from gems and you may paintings by the famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci.
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Boston’s Skinner Awarded American Impressionist Painting By The Appraisal Group
Appraisal Group USA
DECEMBER 17, 2022
That’s a function of style and the times. The artist Lilian Wescott Hale (1880-1963) captured the sitter in her best hour. In the photo below, you can see the artist’s signature and definitiveness of the artist’s brush work. We have placed it at Skinner because the artist was among the elite of Boston painters.
How a Working-Class Couple Amassed a Priceless Art Collection
McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services
MAY 5, 2014
In the evenings, Herb frequented the storied Cedar Tavern, listening in awe as artists like Willem de Kooning and Franz Kline roared at each other over the meaning of abstract expressionism. That same year, they bought a small sculpture made from crushed car metal by the artist John Chamberlain. The artist’s reputation. “We
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Evaluating Your Collection
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? An object can be made of the finest materials, have the most sublime color, and feature just the right amount of ornamentation, but if it is not executed by a skilled maker, it will not be considered among the best. Is this the right form?
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From Stage to Canvas (and vice versa): Theatre and Opera in Fine Art
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FEBRUARY 24, 2025
From Pablo Picasso to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, douard Manet, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas, the stage has both inspired and been shaped by some of historys greatest artists. Artists Creating for the Stage Pablo Picasso – La Mallorquina (costume design for ‘Le Tricorne’). Sold forCHF 425 via TGP Auction (June 2021).
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Victorian Taxidermy: Curiosities and Oddities from the Age of Exploration
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MAY 29, 2024
Or doing away with function entirely, a Victorian monkey head wearing a fez? This blending of the exotic and unusual with utilitarian furniture and objet d’art was common place in the Victorian era. A mythical sabre tooth seal ink well anyone? Or perhaps a Victorian taxidermy turtle ashtray? Presumably he was of Ottoman origin.
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Textile Art & Racial Identity
MIR Appraisal
MARCH 5, 2021
Bisa Butler Bisa Butler is an artist whose quilted portraiture exploded onto the scene this past summer of 2020 as a direct result of the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd and the push for racial justice, a movement which emphasized shining a light on contemporary Black artists.
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How to Have Bauhaus on a Budget
WorthPoint
APRIL 5, 2024
Post-Industrial Revolution, the Bauhaus movement embraced both the ideas of mass production and streamlined functionality. However, many designs made well into the 1980s by reputable makers like Design Within Reach are still easy to snatch up at relatively bargain prices.
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“Focus on What’s Essential to You” - Franklin Parrasch on Making Your Own Way in the Art World
Art Dealers Association of America
JUNE 20, 2019
Since his first gallery opened in the 1980s, Franklin Parrasch has maintained a dedication to furthering the careers of artists whose work defies any predetermined definitions of media or style and seeks to address existential questions through physical creation. Parrasch opened his first space in Washington, D.C. Photo by Adam Reich.
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