In this article we explore the meaning behind the ionic crane symbol and design motif in Chinese culture and art history from China.
Silver Metallic and Silk Khotan Rug
This week’s Wednesday Wishlist is a mesmerizing antique Khotan rug. The exquisite fusion of metallic weaving and smooth silk garnished with delicate flowering vines is carefully crafted to depict a stylish narrative of cultural history considerably stitched into every seam.
Famous George Caleb Bingham Paintings
The first major American artist known to be based in the west of the Mississippi River, George Caleb Bingham painted many compelling true-to-life paintings depicting the frontier life along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.
Frida Kahlo Garden Recreated at NY Botanical Gardens
Frida Kahlo once said, “I paint myself because I am so often alone and because I am the subject I know best.” No wonder the iconic 20th century Mexican painter is best known for her self-portraits. In her long career as a painter, she painted no less than 55 candid portraits of herself, often subtly depicting her pain. But she also painted other people and the natural world in a haunting style reminiscent of surrealist art.
Grete Stern and Horacio Coppola at MoMA
The Bauhaus School of Art lasted for only 14 years from 1919 to 1933, but its impacts on modern art and design continues to be felt strongly today. Two of the photography students of this famous German institution who found fame on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean were Grete Stern, a German, and Horacio Coppola, an Argentinean. The two met at the school, fell in love, fled Nazi Germany, got married and together became a powerhouse of modern photography.
Sultans of Deccan India at Met Museum
To anyone interested in the rich and exotic art, culture and history of south India, the exhibition “Sultans of Deccan India: Opulence and Fantasy” is a sumptuous feast for the eyes. The landmark exhibition being held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York from April 20 showcases some of the finest works of art from the five Deccan Sultanates of south India that existed between the 15th and 17th century. Nazmiyal Collection encourages you to view these beautiful works of Indian art.
Tips By Top Contemporary Interior Designers
Let’s take a look at some interior design and home decorating tips provided by some of the most well known contemporary home decorators and interior designers.
Austrian Designer Josef Hoffmann Rug
Nazmiyal is pleased to announce the addition of a beautiful Art Deco carpet by Josef Hoffmann to its collection. Hoffmann was a respected European architect and designer during the early 20th century who contributed to a number of aesthetic movements that would shape European design for generations to come.
Native American Art at the Brooklyn Museum
Native Americans have created and continue to create artwork for many reasons, taking many different forms. This is evident from the collection of paintings, carvings, masks, textiles, potteries and other works of art on display at the “Life, Death and Transformation” Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, which highlights pieces made by indigenous North and South American artists.