It is one of the most notable genres of art. It is colorful, it is stark, it is feminine and phallic. But beyond the depth and nuance of abstract art,...
Last night, the Metro branch of the American Society of Interior Designers hosted their annual holiday party. It was a soiree attended by many of ASID's premier members and their following...
New York City's One World Trade Center began its ascent into the record books as the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere today. The 104-floor building, also known as the...
Turning an awkward space into a contemporary sitting room is a design challenge, but New York City based interior design firm Kureck Jones makes it look easy. Their effortless approach...
Brad Pitt - he's been a Hollywood hunk and cultural icon for ages, but Brad Pitt is also famous for his forays into design. He's dabbled in jewelry, launching his...
I have spent many an hour scouring this planet for shoes inspired by carpets. I have personally owned and loved more than a few Kilim shoes and flats. Much to...
We posted a while ago about the Pazyryk Carpet, better known as the oldest "living" carpet in the world. It is humbling to contemplate this still colorful artifact, especially as this...
Textiles have a long history of bringing cultures, religions, and people together. Artist Alighiero Boetti (1940-1994), currently on exhibit at the MoMA in New York City, makes evident this beautiful...
When I saw that a 19th century antique Navajo blanket was sold in an auction for - $1,800,000 - my eyebrow immediately shot upwards to my hairline. “What?!” I thought to...