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Temporary Assistant Objects Conservator, The Baltimore Museum of Art

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In consultation with the Senior Objects Conservator, the Assistant Objects Conservator will examine, document, rehouse, and treat as needed a variety of works, including furniture and textiles. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. Position will be posted until filled. No phone calls please.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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He was a relentless innovator and in 1925, he came up with his infamous tubular steel furniture, inspired by bicycle frames and made with the latest in steel-bending technology. When the new Bauhaus buildings in Dessau were completed in 1926, Breuer fitted it out with tubular steel furniture, as well as the masters’ houses.

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How to find treasured interior design pieces & special decor

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Eero Saarinen of Knoll Designer Bios Table Set This was a truly special find from Ardingly Antiques Fair for any interior design enthusiast or anyone who is looking for Finnish furniture and Finnish interior design inspiration. Every rock and tree had its place, just like pieces of furniture.

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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Sold for £45,000 via Sotheby’s (November 2017) Founded in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko , Constructivism’s vision was to produce artworks and buildings using modern materials and designs that would awaken the working class to imperialist divisions and inequalities. Vavara Stepanova -Textile Design 3, Step 3.

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Unravelling the Allure of Brocante: Exploring the Charm of Antique Fairs

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It encompasses a wide range of items, including vintage furniture, antique home décor, retro clothing, rare books, and countless other objects that have weathered the test of time. In those times, traders would set up stalls to sell various used and second-hand items, including textiles and household goods.

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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Paintings, sculptures, textiles, and ceramics were defined by an imperial aesthetic that influenced Chinese taste until the end of the 18th century. Reproducing the textures of other material like silver, wood, jade or bronze, Tang Ying brought new ideas to China and also revived old forms from the Song era.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

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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. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Evans & Associates (June 2014).