Daniel Libeskind in 10 Designs
‘Architecture is language, architecture is music, and its design is not based on balance seen with the eye, but balance within the inner...
Coleman Richards 11 March 2024
Design
Anni Albers: The Artist Who Transformed Textiles
Anni Albers once referred to textile-making as “rather sissy”. Fortunately she later had a change of heart. From the Bauhaus in Germany...
Emily Snow 5 March 2024
The Art of Jewels: Spinel, The Ruby Impersonator
The spinel, also known as the balas ruby, was first derived from the historic region of Badakshan in Central Asia. These beautiful gemstones usually...
Maya M. Tola 30 December 2023
Cameo Carving: The Art of Transforming Shell and Stone
Cameo carving has existed since long before ancient times. These cherished treasures were often made of hardstone, seashells or coral. Historically,...
Marga Patterson 30 December 2023
The Art of Polish Film Posters
The emergence of the poster as a fresh, creative medium was a timely episode in an unfolding age of consumer expendability. In an era of conveyor...
Jon Kelly 19 December 2023
Sports Fan? You Will Love Vintage Olympic Posters
Did you know that since 1912 each Olympic host city has commissioned one or more posters to celebrate the hosting of the Games? Here’s our...
Marta Wiktoria Bryll 19 December 2023
13 Most Beautiful Posters by Alphonse Mucha You Must Know
Alphonse Mucha’s distinctive style was called le style Mucha, becoming synonymous with the Art Nouveau style. His posters have a very long and...
Zuzanna Stańska 19 December 2023
The Devonshire Hunting Tapestries
The Devonshire Hunting Tapestries consist of four large tapestries depicting scenes of hunting various animals. They were made between 1430 and 1450...
Anna Ingram 2 December 2023
15 Best Unique Gifts from Museum Shops 2023
Looking for unique gifts to get your loved ones this holiday season? Look no further! Museum shops around the world offer a treasure trove of...
Martha Teverson 24 November 2023
19th-Century Parisian Advertising Posters
Parisian advertising posters have proven to be an essential element of the retro aesthetic. Reminiscent of the lifestyle of its time, this form of...
Guest Profile 24 November 2023
The History of Folding Screens—A Stunning Exhibition in Milan
The exhibition, Paraventi: Folding Screens from the 17th to 21st Centuries at Milan’s Fondazione Prada, will be on view until February 22nd,...
Lisa Scalone 23 November 2023
Let Your Voice Be Heard: Ai Weiwei in 10 Artworks
Ai Weiwei is the world’s most famous art dissident. Here we take a tour of ten of his most significant works.
Candy Bedworth 24 October 2023
