Creative Products
December 18, 2020

15+ Piet Mondrian-Inspired Gift Ideas for the Modern Art Lover in Your Life

One of the most recognized artists of the 20th century, Piet Mondrian, is known for his geometric, abstract paintings in red, yellow, and blue. His work was ground-breaking at the time, and was unlike anything from the conservative Dutch art scene he grew up in. Along with fellow free-thinkers such as Theo van Doesburg, Mondrian founded the Dutch art movement De Stijl (“the style”).

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Photography
December 15, 2020

University Discovers Photo With 8-Year-Long Exposure That Was Taken With a Beer Can

The London 2012 Summer Olympics had its closing ceremonies in August 2012. Just one week after the athletes dispersed, a masters student in fine arts began a project at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. Regina Valkenborgh crafted a pinhole camera out of an aluminum beer can, duct tape, and light-sensitive photographic paper.

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Gift Guide
December 14, 2020

15+ Gifts for Anyone That Loves Sparkling Geodes and Crystals

Crystals are beautiful rock formations that have amazed people for thousands of years. Some “grow” from water rich in dissolved minerals, while others grow from rock, such as geodes that have crystals on the inside. They come in many colors and forms, making them the source of inspiration for many artists and designers to create mesmerizing objects. Do you know someone that’s captivated by crystals?

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Architecture
December 13, 2020

Architects Renovate a Decaying Siheyuan To Thoughtfully Blend Tradition With Modern Design

Architectural restorations of historical projects are difficult to achieve. How do designers respect an original work while preparing it for modern use? Archstudio’s renovation of a Chinese siheyuan blends traditional and modern design practices in a project called Qishe. The name is a combination of two words: “qi,” which translates to seven in reference to the number of buildings in the complex; and “she” which translates to house.

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