Author: Seraphina Calder
Finally, for those who wish to be invited to a world of imagination, that of Paul King Wonka hit the theaters. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the origin story shows how Willy Wonka became the factory eccentric previously seen on screen in director Mel Stuart’s film. Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory (1971) and by Tim Burton Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Because many of our favorite elements from the 1971 and 2005 films come from the imaginative design of Wonka’s factory, we were curious to see what Paul King’s design looked like. Wonka would match the beloved movie couple.Wonka is…
An original watercolor drawing from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved children’s book The Little Prince fetched about $380,000 at Christie’s auction in London yesterday. The 1942 illustration, depicting the Little Prince conversing with a snake in the Sahara desert, far exceeded its pre-auction estimate of £25,000 to £35,000 ($32,000 to $44,000), reaching a final bid of around £302,400 ($379,550 dollars).Previously auctioned at Sotheby’s in 1989, this watercolor is one of the few original drawings from the first edition of The Little Prince to be sold publicly. Christie’s highlighted the rarity of such works, noting that their final or near-final forms are…
Bag storage is important to give your bags their moment to shine. Photo: Zhihao/Getty ImagesCloset cleaning is always daunting. They are full of sorting clothes into their respective ‘keep’, ‘sell’ and ‘donate’ piles, matching all the hangers and finding the right place for each and every accessory, from shoes and jewelery to belts and in between others Of course, bags. If you’ve ever wondered how to store your bags so they’re not all haphazardly piled up on the same hook, or worse, piled up in the deepest, darkest corner of your closet, we’ve got just the tips for you.We reached…
Luna Luna, billed as “the world’s first art theme park” and believed lost since 1987, has been revived in Los Angeles. The park’s artist-designed rides and installations, long forgotten in 44 shipping containers in Texas, come together in a large interactive exhibit titled “Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy,” housed in a 60,000-square-foot warehouse on Los Angeles’ east side. It offers a rare opportunity for visitors to experience theme park rides designed by 15 internationally renowned artists, including Sonia Delaunay, Salvador Dalí and Keith Haring.Luna Luna originally took place in Hamburg, Germany in 1987. The amusement park was supposed to travel to…
The state of Minnesota has chosen a new flag, submitted by 24-year-old Luverne artist Andrew Prekker for a public contest that saw hundreds of Minnesotans try out vexillology. Questions about the colonial image of the previous state flaginitially presented in 1893, it spurred the search for a new design.Prekker, following the news that his design had been chosen, said in a statement that it is his “greatest hope that this new flag can finally represent our State and all its people in an adequate way. May all Minnesotans of all backgrounds, including indigenous communities and tribal nations who have historically…
In recent years, the way we use our homes, including our bedrooms, has changed dramatically. But what about how we decorate – have our tastes in bedroom decor trends changed too? The pandemic-fueled fervor to adapt these (and many other) spaces to new ways of living has led to an explosion of home improvement projects, both DIY and designer, with results as unexpected as they are diverse: maximalism has remained. to modernity, a new value of craftsmanship made consumers rethink their big-box purchases and much more.JOIN NOWHoliday Sale – Join AD PRO only $20 $12 a month.arrowThe first half of…
Art marketMaxwell RabbIgi Lola Ayedun, view of the “Eclosão de um Sonho, Uma Fantasia” installation at HOA, 2023. Courtesy of HOA. This year, commercial galleries around the world navigated uncharted territory in a volatile year for the art market. Like many businesses, galleries have been susceptible to the uncertainties of an economy overshadowed by the lingering threat of recession. The art market has not been isolated from these issues, which have affected both the primary and secondary markets. Despite this challenging climate, several galleries have flourished in 2023, both in their local communities and making waves internationally at art fairs…
Loïc Gouzer, the man behind the most expensive work of art sold at auction: $450 million savior of the world at Christie’s in New York in 2017 by a certain Renaissance master, he says he knew the sale would reach new heights when he discovered the name of his taxi driver that fateful day. Talking to Baer Faxt PodcastGouzer says, “It was the day of the auction and I could barely eat breakfast… The stars have to align… I ordered my Uber, the Uber says I’ll be there in three minutes, the driver’s name is…. Leonardo.” Gouzer, the auction house’s…
The best rugs for living rooms, playrooms, and equally large spaces in the home can bring a transformative element to your space—no expensive remodeling or challenging DIY project required. The hardest part of getting a new rug (and the right rug for your style), in our opinion, is the actual purchase. With so many options, it can be overwhelming and difficult to choose just one! That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorites to make shopping a breeze. Read on for 21 high-quality, well-reviewed, and aesthetically pleasing picks in a variety of styles, textures, and price points.Editor’s Note: These rugs are…
Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt, known for his significant contributions to public art and the civil rights movement, has died at age 88. His official website announced his death, although the cause of death was not specified. Hunt, whose artistic career spanned seven decades, often broke barriers in his work, which primarily comprised abstract metal sculptures. In 1968, he made history as the first African-American visual artist appointed to the National Council on the Arts by President Lyndon B. Johnson, and in 1971, the artist became the first black sculptor to have a retrospective exhibition at MoMA. Born in 1935, Hunt…