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Modern Furniture – What is it and who wants it?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

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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How to Create the Perfect Vintage Nursery

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Quite the opposite in fact; blending high-quality antique pieces with modern vintage-inspired furniture can add a freshness and durability to the room, while personal touches and soft fabrics create a warm and inviting atmosphere. This was a revelation at the time, and the design retains a timeless quality.

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

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25

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

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Everyday Artistry American folk art is remarkably varied, an element that makes the field all the more captivating because these forms and techniques are often informed by regional traditions and materials. Natural Materials Many examples of American folk art also rely upon organic media. Sold for $431.25

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The Essential Guide to Minimalist Art: 10 Artists Who Mastered the Art of Simplicity

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Emerging as a reaction to the emotional qualities of Abstract Expressionism in the mid-20th century, Minimalism reduced art to its essential elements, focusing on geometric shapes, flat surfaces, and primary colors. Similarly, the Art Institute of Chicago hosts Minimalist paintings from Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, and Ad Reinhardt.

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Print or Poster?

MIR Appraisal

STENCILING An impervious material perforated with lettering or a design through which a substance (such as ink, paint, or metallic powder) is forced onto a surface to be printed. The Museum of Modern Art. The Museum of Modern Art. Estimate: $500,000 - $600,000.00 Sold: $800,000.00 Www.merriam-Webster.com.

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“You Need Energy and Conviction” - Gallery Chat with San Francisco’s Rena Bransten

Art Dealers Association of America

Soon after, however, Bransten—and many of the artists she exhibited—wanted to expand the gallery’s scope to show a wider range of works in other materials. In the early 1980s, she renamed the gallery once more—this time eponymously—and her illustrious journey as one of San Francisco’s leading art dealers took off. ©The artist.