I get the most compliments on my 2 largest pieces of art. One was painted by my dear friend Amber, one was painted by Thomas Saliot.
Large scale art can really make the room.
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artist: ivan navarro
Ivan Navarro's "Impenetrable Room" is only 72" x 72" x 30", but it feels like an infinity tunnel thanks to neon lights and a one way mirror.
Who is Ivan Navarro? An Chilean artist known for his creative work with fluorescent lights.
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evolution of my living room
moved into this house about a year ago, and as you know, it takes time to get settled. Here is the transformation of my living room. I had lots of advice from Mead and Mom...
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art: who do you know? who do you like?
I am always looking for new artists to feature on the blog. Who do you like right now? They could be big time in museums or a neighbor who paints in her garage. Recommend a friend, some art you have in your home, or your favorite. It could be street art
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dani oliver art
You guys-this is not what you think. It is a photograph!
Dani Oliver is a French photographer who projects patterns with light on female nudes.
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artist: carrie graber
Another beautiful artist discovery at the beautiful Chloe Gallery: Carrie Graber. And just in time for summer!
How stunning are her golden glowy glamorous images with a vintage Palm Springs feel. I want to the be the girls in these paintings!
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movies as art: shulman
This is not just your typical abstract art. Jason Shulman cleverly turned some of our favorite movies into art. And not just vintage movie posters.....more creative than that. Shulman photographs the entire film in a single image with an ultra-long exposure,
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$110 million painting: basquiat
Only 10 paintings have sold for over 100 million dollars. The latest to join the club: Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1982 "Untitled" painting of a skull. Basquiat is now in the same realm as Picasso, and his skull painting is now the priciest piece sold by a US artist.
Who was Basquait?
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emerging artist: isabel emrich
I was introduced to this up & coming SF artist by Amy Neider founder of Chloe Gallery. Isabel is an intern at the studio and will graduate from the Academy of Art in San Francisco year.
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design mistake: generic art
The above art is a "do," not a "don't." It looks great. Don't get sucked into buying bad art when we have so many other good options these days!
This is a repost of Emily Henderson's post. Some tips for you when looking for art i
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Art in the de Young museum in San Francisco. Anti-Mass, 2005, Cornelia Parker.
Wood charcoal (retrieved from an Alabama church destroyed by arson), nails, & wire.
This sculpture was constructed from the remains of a Southern Black Baptist Chursh destroyed by arsonists. It appears to defy gravity, suggesting the temporarality of everything physical. In the title, "mass" refers to both the elemental substance of the universe and the Catholic ritual, bringing together science and religion. Think about this piece compared to a figurative image of a burning church or injured people. The simplicity of the burnt wood evokes an entirely different experience and journey for the viewer.
affordable art: minted
Looking for affordable art? Head to minted.com. No, they don't just do invitations. They also showcase art from independent artists! Prints range in size and in price from $20-$220, or $50-$650 with a frame. Unless you want larger mat, go ahead & order with a frame, as framing is always more expensive than you think it will be. Some examples below. Freshen up one room in your home with some new art!