By Deanna M. Ashley More than a contemporary conceptual artist, Ai Weiwei, a native of Beijing, China, has used his art as a means of engaging the social consciousness of humanity through site-specific installations. [caption id="attachment_36057" align="alignnone" width="714"] Ai Weiwei c/o Yu Photography[/caption] Many fans of his work...
Most of us are familiar with the beauty and elegance Carrara marble can bring to a piece and to a space, but what is the story behind this timeless stone? [caption id="attachment_35956" align="alignnone" width="493"] Mission Stone[/caption] The name derives from its provenance in the city of Carrara,...
Whether flipping through a design magazine or scrolling through your Instagram feed, you are sure to spot an iconic tulip table or Charles Eames style chair. As other design trends have come and gone, the Mid-Century Modern furniture craze has yet to subside, and in...
It’s that spectacular time of year when artists from around the world unveil their energetic, intensely developed, and enchanting installations of art to Venice for the Biennale. Few artists are fonder of, or at least accustomed to, the spotlight than famed British artist, Damien Hirst....
Jean-Marc and Jean-Noël have been fortunate during their most recent shopping trips in finding some of the most exceptional examples of Macassar of Ebony pieces from the Art Deco period— buffets, side tables, bookcases, and more. These pieces usually adorned very noble homes and mansions...
A Peek into the Life & Style of Gregory Grammer of Shorelines Interiors Gregory Grammer of Shoreline Interiors is a cut above the rest. His design influence is rooted in travel and his love of fine arts. When he enters a clients' home you won't find...