California has this weird kind of pull with me that I really never expected. Back in 2016 I spent many weeks on a “design retreat” of sorts, visiting…
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Organic Dimension – Paintings & Drawings by Garance Vallée
The great thing about painting is not necessarily the aesthetic beauty, although this is obviously a factor when judging a piece, it’s also about visualisation and seeing things…
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Searching for Mood – Photography by Simone Bossi
One of the most underrated aspects of any creative pursuit is the entry point it can offer in to other creative fields as a result of being “in…
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A Fresh Optimism – Still House by Singapore Studio JUJU
In my personal opinion interior design is so hard to get right. Although a vital part of any build, there seems to be such a divide between the…
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Rediscovering Tradition – Charred Vase Series by Origin
Origin is an art and design collective who have made it their mission to keep the traditional forms of fabrication alive. Based in Portugal, the group of designers…
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Balancing Opposites – Sculptural Objects from ASPACE Studio
Founded in 2016, ASPACE Design Studio houses two New York Based artists, Anna Aristova and Roza Gazarian. Their work is heavily influenced by the timeless beauty of nature.…
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The Timeless Classics – Furniture by Shin Okuda of Waka Waka
If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular…
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Interconnectedness of Things – Works in Clay by Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan Phillips was an artist I spotted on Instagram quite a while back and have been following intently ever since. Currently based on the Welsh borders, Phillips was…
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Crafting a Lifestyle – Shearer’s Quarters by John Wardle Architects
I like to come back to many of the architectural builds, or even the interior spaces of the past, and see whether their design choices have stood the…
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The Simplicity of Modernism – Paintings & Collage by British Artist John Taylor
Collage has always intrigued me. The experimental nature of it, also the skill of being able to handle and combine so many different material. The starting point must…
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Presence at Every Glance – Lapis by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Vases are useful household items. In some instances, they can provide a stand out design that takes the look of your rooms to the next level. These “ceramic…
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Radial Formations – Modern Graphic Quilts by Audrey Esarey
I’ve referenced the work of Josef Albers many times in the past. I admire Alber’s work in two ways specifically, one being his constant use of repetition, especially…
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