Suprematism: Geometry and Radical Abstraction
In 1915 a black square hung high in a corner changed the history of painting. What Suprematism was, what it wanted, and why it…
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Ideas for living with art
Guides, essays and references on choosing, hanging and understanding art prints.
Paul Klee: Symbols, Lines and Visual Rhythm
Taking a line for a walk: Paul Klee turned drawing, colour and signs into a language of his own. His life, his Bauhaus teaching…
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Sonia Delaunay and the Art of Simultaneous Colour
From a cot quilt for her son to textiles, books and painting, Sonia Delaunay made colour a language. Her story and simultaneous contrast.
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The Art of the Travel Poster: A Brief Visual History
From the London Underground to ocean liners, the travel poster turned places into images. Its story, visual language and what to know before hanging…
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Using Art to Define Zones in Open-Plan Homes
In an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, art can show where each area begins. Sight lines, an anchor per zone and a unifying…
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Choosing Art for Deep Blue Interiors
Navy, petrol, ink blue. Which art colours glow against deep blue walls, which calm them, and how to choose the right frame and light…
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Wall Art for Brutalist-Inspired Spaces
Board-marked concrete, bold volumes, light from above. How to choose art for a brutalist interior that stands up to its strength without competing with…
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Wall Art for Interiors with Vintage and Second-Hand Furniture
A flea-market chest, inherited chairs, a 1970s table. How to choose art that sits with furniture from other eras without a period-set look.
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Mixing Metal and Wooden Frames: A Practical Guide
Mixing wood and metal frames gives a wall character, as long as something ties them together. How to build continuity with finishes, profiles and…
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Wall Art for Monochrome Interiors
A one-colour home can be serene or flat. How monochrome wall art styling brings tonal contrast, texture and depth to a room without breaking…
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Modern Coastal Interiors Without Nautical Clichés
A home by the sea, or one that remembers it, doesn't need anchors or fishing nets. How to evoke the coast through soft palettes,…
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