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mastering modern alabaster lighting: stephen downes

modern alabaster lighting

Modern alabaster lighting is perfect for today’s high-end contemporary living, although traditionally, it’s more associated with Art Deco. Recently, I visited NYC Jewish Museum’s show on the work of 20th century icon Pierre Chareau. This inspired me to look into … Continue reading →

dutch old master paintings at sothebys

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Henry and June “Jimmy” Weldon amassed a fascinating collection of Flemish and Dutch old master paintings over 60 years of passionate collecting. Around 2002 I had the good fortune to meet Jimmy and was invited to her apartment to look … Continue reading →

abstract art + the works of susannah phillips

abstract-art-susannah-phillips-landscape

Boston-born Susannah Phillips might just be my new “go to” for contemporary abstract art. Trained in London and from a family with artistic sensibilities, Phillips’ moody landscapes and still lifes serve as a great entry into contemporary art for my … Continue reading →

back to the future – a 19th century townhouse in 21st century new york

Loeb Townhouse, New York, (master bedroom) photo Durston Saylor My quarterly duties call and today I’m over at The Daily Basics where I’m featuring what has to be one of the most incredible interiors in New York City.  A few … Continue reading →

a new twist on sculpture as art and furniture

Perhaps not as well known as he should be, Belgian artist Walter Leblanc (1932-1986) is one of the most representative artists of op-art (optical illusion art) and a kindred to the Zero art movement of the late 1950s to mid … Continue reading →

defining modern eclectic design: the work of new york designer julie hillman

I recently discovered the work of design colleague JulieHillman and I was quite happy to do so. This is precisely the type of design I like to uncover.  With over 10 years of experience under her belt, Julie has a … Continue reading →

Authenticity in the works of Lin Tianmiao, China’s most famous female artist

The Asia Society of New York currently has a retrospective on contemporary Chinese artist Lin Tianmiao that I went to see the other day.  I’m embarrassed to say, I didn’t know much about the artist but unlike many an exhibition, … Continue reading →