Art
Guess How Much: The Priciest Works of Art
Last week, a bronze sculpture by artist Alberto Giacometti set a new world record for the highest auction price ever fetched for a work of art. Bidding for "L'Homme qui marche I" opened at $19 million, but the final selling price was three times that — $104.3 million. Pretty impressive, huh?
Would You Buy Artwork Inspired by Your Favorite Team?
Our recent Artist of the Day Amanda Stone Talley, who gave us a tour of her New Orleans carriage house, was inspired by The Saints to create a black and gold painting, just in time for the Super Bowl. Considering the big ole Who Dat sign she's hung in her studio window, her inspiration is no secret. But since her pieces are abstract, it would make just a subtle nod to the team in your home.
Art Prints For All Types of Lovers
Relationships are complicated. For some people, a dozen roses is too bold a statement. Too romantic.
Etsy Finds: The Artful Kitchen
When it comes to decorating your home with cool, original art, don't forget the kitchen. A thoughtful poster in a pretty frame can add life to your space, and perhaps even inspire you to spend more time there cooking and entertaining. Check out these great art prints.
Sale Alert: 20 Percent Off at 20x200
20x200 is holding its twice-a-year, sitewide 20 percent More Ridiculous Sale offering all of their already affordable prints (most $20 to $200) for 20 percent less! Also, all $50 prints have been reduced to $40, $200 prints to $160, $500 prints to $400, $2,000 to $1,600, and $5,000 prints to $4,000. But!
Artist of the Day: Amanda Stone Talley
Earlier this week, New Orleans-based artist Amanda Stone Talley was kind enough to give us a tour of her glamorous carriage house in NOLA's Garden District. You may have spotted some of her work in the tour, but I wanted to dedicate a whole post to her artwork because, well, it's amazing.
Amanda grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, studied studio painting during undergrad at Mary Baldwin College, and then received her MFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design.
Help Haiti With Valentine's Day Artwork
British Brookyn-based illustrator Claudia Pearson has decided to use her two new Valentine's Day prints to raise money for the earthquake relief effort in Haiti. One-quarter of all sales from her 12 x 9 inch Love Vase ($20) and Love Cloud ($20) prints will be donated to Yele Haiti, founded by Haitian-born musician and goodwill ambassador Wyclef Jean. Yele Haiti formed an earthquake alliance over the last day with six other organizations to deliver emergency services and materials to victims of the earthquake, sharing resources when it makes sense.
10 Ways to Hang Artwork
Artwork is an investment, so you should put just as much thought into arranging it as you do buying it. From form to function, there are plenty of things to consider when hanging and displaying your artwork. Check out this slideshow for 10 tips to lead you on your way.
Do You Own Landscape Artwork?
I tend to gravitate toward artwork featuring people or animals (birds!), and I forget how much I love landscapes. This arrangement of small landscapes in a room by Kristen Buckingham looks really stunning to me. Any grouping of landscapes (especially photographs) work together instantly because they're centered around a common theme — and often share colors.
Love It or Hate It? A Campbell's Soup Clad Kitchen
Apartment Therapy New York recently featured a house tour of NY-based artist Jack Early's former apartment, which is filled with pop art, many his own works. His pale blue and white kitchen is filled to the brim with Warhol-inspired containers with Campbell's soup labels — including prints reading "Cannabis vegetable extract." The tomato-red accents certainly make a powerful visual statement.
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