Author: Sam Art

Vera Molnár, a pioneering artist known for her pioneering work in digital and generative art, has died at the age of 99. Born in Budapest in 1924, Molnár moved to Paris in the late 1940s, where she became an important figure on the French art scene. exploring the relationship between technology and art.Molnár was one of the first artists to experiment completely with analog algorithms and computers. From the 1960s, she used programming systems to create works of geometric abstraction made according to complicated rules and was the only female founder of the GRAV (Group de Recherche d’Art Visuel). His…

Now that we have the important questions out of the way, let’s move on to some designs that have our attention.Veronika names this as one of her all-time favorite bunk beds for several reasons. “You can get a matching trundle bed, which is amazing if you need to accommodate three kids, or as extra sleeping space for sleepovers,” she says. “It also has a matching bookcase that attaches to the bed. It’s simple, minimalist and sustainably made in Europe.”This design comes in two colors: white and natural washed, and black and natural walnut. The contrast of the staircase gives it…

Pantone has once again made its annual trend hue prediction for the design world, this time selecting Peach Fuzz as its color of the year for 2024. Announced during Miami Art Week, this choice marks a significant shift from the bold colors of recent years. years to a softer tone. Officially named PANTONE 13-1023 TCX, Peach Fuzz offers a more comforting option than its vibrant predecessor, “Viva Magenta.” This year’s selection is the 25th time Pantone has selected its Color of the Year. The program was inaugurated by the color of the year 1999, cerulean blue. The selection also underscores…

It’s 10 p.m. in Miami and dozens of Art Basel attendees are standing in line in the rain.class ofwhat is actually drawing this crowd to Arca’s Wynwood showroom is the introduction of Gravitas, the company’s new 18-piece collection with AD100 architect Vincent Van Duysen, a set of heroic pieces carved from solid stone. Unique pedestals, benches, tables and chairs populate the interior of the showroom, which has been spectacularly staged with a backdrop of black curtains and a looping soundtrack of rain.Vincent Van Duysen with three Gravitas designs (inside, from left, Carrara marble, Cafecina and Recinta stones). Nick HudsonIn this…

ArtCasey LesserAlexander Pineapple Hermoso, view of the facility solar storm2023, at the Rubell Museum, 2023. Courtesy of the Rubell Museum.Sallisa Rosa, view of the “Topography of Memory” installation, at Collins Park Rotunda, Miami Beach, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Audemars Piguet.The overwhelming onslaught of art during Miami Art Week makes it difficult for an artist to stand out, so it’s impressive when someone does. In Miami’s fairs, galleries, institutions and private collections, we sought out the rising artists who were showing in multiple venues, generating buzz and making notable debuts across the city.B. 1990, Havana. He lives and works…

Beginning in the early 1990s until the rest of his life, Bowie spent most of his time living in New York. Between 1992 and 2002, Bowie and Iman lived in a condominium at Essex House, the acclaimed residential hotel overlooking Central Park. At 1,877 square feet, the home might feel humble compared to his grand home in Switzerland, but there’s no doubt that the residence there had a number of luxury amenities. The home recently hit the market in 2021 and sold for $6 million.285 Lafayette Street, New YorkIn 1999, Bowie and Iman bought another apartment in New York City,…

Anchored in the vibrant art scenes of Taipei and Beijing, Asia Art Center is a prime example of how longtime local stalwarts are setting their sights on the international stage. Initially founded by Thomas Lee in 1982, the Taipei-born gallery began with a deep focus on Chinese and Taiwanese art. Now, under the leadership of Lee’s sons Alan and Steven, it expands its reach to include a diverse range of global artistic expressions, demonstrating its dedication to both heritage preservation and contemporary innovation.Thomas, now 80, studied at the National Taiwan University of the Arts before opening the Asia Art Center…

“War, what is it for? Absolutely nothing!” Motown’s counterculture classic seems particularly relevant as we enter a new year beset by terrible conflict and atrocities. In the face of such relentless warmongering, it may seem perverse to highlight a museum dedicated to the conflict, but I would argue that in these terribly turbulent times the role of London’s Imperial War Museum (IWM) has never been more important.The First World War was still raging when in 1917 the British government approved a proposal to collect and display material that would record the military and civilian war effort and the sacrifices made…

From the handcrafted wrought-iron railing of Oheka’s grand staircase, which was inspired by the exterior staircase at Fontainebleau Castle in France, to the eight reflecting pools that dot its grounds, there are endless unique features throughout the estate. The rolling terrain has received the same extensive renovation as the building in recent decades using the original design created by the Olmstead brothers, sons of legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. In addition to the reflecting pools, three elegant fountains have been installed. Across the vast grounds, you’ll find 44 London plane trees in the formal gardens and 2,505 boxwoods around…

A day after issuing a temporary injunction, a federal judge ruled that workers could continue to take down a Confederate monument at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, DC. The monument is expected to be removed at the end of the week, and will remain in storage until its destination is decided.The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has determined that the monument will come down on January 1, 2024, as part of an ongoing effort to remove Confederate symbols from all places associated with the military: The United States Army maintains the National Cemetery of Arlington. But a group called…