The Surprising History of Pop-Up Books
If I say pop-up book, you might think of a kid’s story time. But think again, dear friends. Originally, pop-up books were made for adults:...
Candy Bedworth 19 December 2022
Design
Hoping Against Hope: Interview with Nafiseh and Bahareh, Iranian Multidisciplinary Artists
Nafiseh and Bahareh are two female multidisciplinary artists. This story began with the discovery that, as artists in Iran, they were unable to sell...
Isla Phillips-Ewen 24 November 2022
Travel Around the World Through Tile Designs
Traditional Tile Designs of the World, the result of a UK design wholesaler’s marketing efforts, presents a colorful display of tile designs...
Alexandra Kiely 9 November 2022
The Angels’ Forge: Marrying Glass with Modern Art
This is a story of an Italian man, Egidio Costantini, who was a radiotelegraph operator, a bank cashier, and a manual laborer extracting oils from...
Magda Michalska 20 October 2022
Masterpiece Story: Plate with Arabic Inscription
Plate with Arabic Inscription is a masterpiece of 10th-century Islamic art. It combines minimalism, abstraction, and morality into a beautiful and...
James W Singer 20 October 2022
Andy Warhol: Pop Up Pop Art
A review of 'Silver Factory', first of a new series of pop up books from Poposition Press, celebrating artist Andy Warhol. Plus a whistle-stop tour of pop up history.
Candy Bedworth 29 September 2022
Discussing Design with the Arts and Crafts Movement’s Heir Dan Maier
Did you know that the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society which was founded in 1887 by William Morris and Walter Crane is still thriving today?...
Guest Profile 5 September 2022
The Art of Latin American Lettering
Latin American lettering is a legacy of craft-based traditions with a strong design and vibrant colors enhanced by an aesthetic with a rich...
Maria Frazzoni 4 August 2022
Le Tricorne: Picasso, Dalí and Falla at Art Safari 2022
Are you a fan of ballet? If so, this year Art Safari in Bucharest, Romania is hosting the long-awaited show Le Tricorne: Picasso, Dalí & Falla...
Ruxi Rusu 13 June 2022
What You Need to Know About Fabergé Easter Eggs
During one of my vacations, I got an unexpected treat – the opportunity to see two amazing collections of Fabergé Easter eggs in two days. One...
Alexandra Kiely 17 April 2022
Luxury and Mystery – The Row About Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs
There is something magical about the Fabergé Imperial Easter Eggs. They are a symbol of the ultimate luxury, but also of an era long gone and...
Joanna Kaszubowska 17 April 2022
5 Women Who Changed the 20th Century Interior Design
Originally I wanted to write about ten women interior designers, it seemed simple enough. But when I started my research the five women you’ll meet...
Joanna Kaszubowska 31 January 2022
