Sharing Models

Sharing Models

Aug 3, 2016 | Art, New York

SITU Studio is an architecture firm based in Brooklyn. Architecture firms are the source (in various ways) of a lot of the many, many public art works across New York City, but this one seems special. Self-aware, maybe. “Sharing Models: Manhattanisms,” was...
Hanksy: Punster Street Art in NYC

Hanksy: Punster Street Art in NYC

Aug 1, 2016 | Art, New York

The Donald Trump presidential campaign inspired a lot of strong feelings across the country. Trump has been the subject of countless satirical pieces. One that became quite a sensation was a piece of art done on a wall in New York City. It was a mixture of Donald...
Intimisms

Intimisms

Jul 20, 2016 | Art, New York, News & Trending

Intimism is a genre of art (and occasionally literature) depicting close, confined, intimate scenes, often with emotional weight and implied story, often of the domestic sort. “The Bedroom” by Van Gogh would be an example, though he would not have identified it as...
A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Art

A Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Art

Jul 14, 2016 | Art

“Every man is an artist,” said German avant-garde sculptor and performance artist Joseph Beuys. It’s evident that a new generation has become enticed by the chances of finding new and potentially high-value artists. Living with an art collection (of any size) can be a...
3 Furniture Design Books to Check Out

3 Furniture Design Books to Check Out

Jun 17, 2016 | Art

Furniture design is a special field where fashion and function collide. Furniture pieces not only add practicality to a space, but they also add personality and style. Furniture design has significantly evolved over time.  Some styles have remained somewhat constant...