Every month is The National Mosaic Art Month, if you’re lucky
(3 min read) This month is almost behind us and as your favorite blogger, I feel the need to say something about it. Aside from being awfully rainy where I currently am now (I love rain, so don’t feel sorry for me), May is also the month of flowers, huge
The Unsung Genius Of Vincent Van Gogh
(4 min read) When we talk about Vincent van Gogh, the iconic 20th Century painter, we often fail to recognize the pivotal contributions made by his opulent and generously textured visuals. Contemporary art has been radically morphed by an artist that is often reduced to a “tortured soul”. Although he only
Contemporary mosaic art: Turning your ordinary swimming pool into a gorgeous piece of art
(4 min read) I was wondering how to do this intro and convince all of you who have simple plaster or aggregate finish pools that the mosaic is the way to go when it comes to pool-shell coverage. On the other hand, do I really need to convince you that
Mosaic art becomes a space odyssey in its own right
(4 min read) I was browsing through world-news yesterday and I ran into this amazing article about the Hubble Legacy Field Mosaic. Although the title is pretty self-explanatory, let me enlighten you nevertheless. The Hubble Telescope Mosaic is assembled of about 7,500 images of the universe “far, far away” (wassup
5 Beautiful Mosaics You Never Knew Existed
(3 min read) For lovers of culture and travel, historical art around the world is a huge attraction, from the gorgeous renaissance arts of Florence, Italy, to the awe-striking murals of Michelangelo. However, some globe-trotters overlook one of the most beautiful, culture-rich art forms of all, the Mosaic Art. Here
Karl Lagerfeld Has Left The Scene
(4 min read) We’ve all witnessed several high fashion brands entering the ever-evolving interior design industry in the past couple of years. To tell you the truth, I always felt like most of them were successful in the interior design field simply because they were well-known high-fashion brands. Let’s all
Celebrating Women’s Month With 6 Female Mosaic Artists You Should Definitely Know About
(4 min read) Mosaic art is a gorgeous segment of the art world, with its textured beauty, historical significance and potential for both skilled realism and moody abstraction. However, the art field is renowned for being vastly male-dominated; making women’s voices, creativity and inspiration less heard of and celebrated throughout
Nordic Designs Breathe Life Into Your House
(2 min read) Primitive Icelandic Designs and Nordic Designs tend to bring the natural landscape beauty of Iceland and primitive era to the interiors of your house. With subtle, yet unrefined material, furniture, mosaic artworks, and wall finishing, these designs paint the house with raw energy, while breathing life into
Indoor Graffiti To Ramp Up Your Space
(4 min read) When someone says “beautiful”, most of us think of entirely different things. Some of us think of Leonard Afremov paintings, some think of Rachel McAdams and others of their garden in May. That goes to show that beauty is the matter of individual observation and perception. There
Casa Decor 2019 – A look into the contemporary spaces of the most exclusive interior design exhibition
(4 min read) From the 24th January to the 10th March Casa Decor opens its doors to showcase a range of gorgeous contemporary uses of space, fusing art and style with modern room design. The 54th edition event hosts a sumptuous medley of color, shape and forward-thinking creativity, where even
The Everchanging World of Mosaic Artwork – Past, Present And Future
(4 min read) One of the inexhaustible modern sources of questionable knowledge, the Wikipedia, says: “A mosaic is a piece of art made from assembling of small pieces of colored glass, stone or other materials.”. For once, Wikipedia is right, especially about the “other materials” bit. Most of us witnessed art
How to Choose colors that resonate with your personality to liven up your house?
(4 min read) Every single molecule of your house exclaims your personality. Whether you are full of optimistic energy or have a sensitive artistic side, your home décor says it all. From the basic curtain selection to the beautiful decorative mosaic artwork, every element of your house becomes an expression of
Gaudí – The Mosaic Genius of Barcelona
(3 min read) It is impossible to be in Barcelona and not notice Antoni Gaudí’s incredible mosaic artworks. Every mosaic design lover owes a lot to this early 20th century modernism architect who brought freshness, originality and genius to the world of art and architecture. Gaudí decorated his city, Barcelona, using
TALES FROM THE MOSAIC CRYPT: TIGER, TIGER ON THE WALL
TIGER, TIGER ON THE WALL (1 min read) Frank always felt uncomfortable sitting under that thing. It was as if the mosaic tiger was constantly breathing down his neck. The worst was when his wife talked to it like it was a live cat. She had brought it back from
TALES FROM THE MOSAIC CRYPT: THE OLD WOMAN
THE OLD WOMAN (1 min read) Sam was usually too busy to help others but that morning he decided he could spare a couple of minutes to help an old woman cross the street. Maybe there was something about her frail appearance that reminded him of his mother. She smiled
TALES FROM THE MOSAIC CRYPT: OLD ACQUAINTANCES
(1 min read) So, we have another story for you. Read on at your own risk… OLD ACQUAINTANCES “Hello, Jason.” Even before I turned I knew he had found me again. I looked at my reflection in the window, only it wasn’t my reflection anymore. It was him, my twin