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JANUARY 21, 2025

Ai Weiwei, “Water Lilies #3” 2023 (detail) Photo: David Behringer Ai Weiwei’s massive Water Lilies #3 is the centerpiece here a toy brick recreation of Monet’s famous painting that hangs at MoMA , constructed from over 650,000 bricks that measures nearly 9 feet tall by 50 feet wide (bigger than the original!).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They’re inspired by author Vanessa Lee Christensen’s own global travels and the colorful illustrations by Audrey Lee will delight your baby’s senses as they expand their horizons and learn about different cultures. The books ship on November 20th, 2023 – just in time for the holidays!

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JULY 3, 2023

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's exhibition You, Me and The Balloons is a colourful wonderland of inflatable inspiration: a suitable opener for a brand new type of arts centre. Installation view from Manchester International Festival 2023 exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama_ You, Me and the Balloons’ at Aviva Studios. YAYOI KUSAMA.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

Numerous researchers and designers are looking toward biomimicry to tackle pollution and climate change utilizing several mechanisms already found in trees and other photosynthetic species, including architecture and design innovation firm ecoLogicStudio’s towering tree-like sculpture aptly named, Tree.ONE.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

Large-Scale Ceramics That Are Both Eye-Catching + Functional SCP presented an exhibition of new, large-scale ceramic works by Dutch designer Floris Wubben during this year’s London Craft Week to showcase a series that fuses function with sculpture. And the most popular art post of 2023 is… 1.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

A Circus Tent-Inspired Vacation Home for a Car Lover in Japan Hitoshi Saruta of CUBO design architect had a client that loved their cars – so much so that the architect decided a typical, built-in garage wouldn’t do. And the most popular WTF post of 2023 is… 1. Can You Carry a Couch in an Envelope? IKEA’s SPACE10 Says Yes!

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Photo: Tiffany Harrison, courtesy Schwarzwalder Gallery Untitled by Michal Budny In a showcase titled ‘Just Shut Your Eyes Tight, from the ABCs of everyday humanism,’ these neon-hued sculptures are inspired by the mundanity of how we typically experience nature, yet with a contemporary and artful twist. Photo: Courtesy P.P.OW

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

They’re inspired by author Vanessa Lee Christensen’s own global travels and the colorful illustrations by Audrey Lee will delight your baby’s senses as they expand their horizons and learn about different cultures. The books ship on November 20th, 2023 – just in time for the holidays!

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

3form’s 2023 Color Collection Nails Down Hard-to-Find Hues Inspired by the four seasons and the emotions they evoke, leading materials manufacturer 3form added 10 new pastel hues to its permanent color system. The vibrant new studio is 100% inspiring, with touches of Memphis, Pop Art, and post-modernism.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

On view through April 23, 2023 at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art in California, A Conversation With Trees exhibition showcases a series of monolithic sculptures and furniture carved out of recovered, fallen local trees from a windstorm in Claremont. One piece is made from the discarded wood scraps of his larger sculptures.

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MAY 29, 2023

We looked at various nostalgic and romantic territories for inspiration," says Wildish & Co. The final branding was mostly informed by references from modernist 3D art, digital sculptures, 3D still-lifes and digital architecture," he adds, citing the work of CG artist Fernando Gasperin. "The Wildish & Co.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

Balcony + Terrazza Glass Planters Feature Staggered Silhouettes Inspired by biophilia, Balcony and Terrazza’s designs are sculptural and purposeful. post of 2023 is… 1. The beams provide a comfortable seat, while the slope allows water to quickly run off the seating surface. And the most popular Get Out!

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JANUARY 24, 2025

As Obradovic refines these pieces and others, she continually draws inspiration from the images that surround her every day. Dan Flavin This is an artist which attitude really inspired our work. This way of conceiving art was particularly encouraging and inspirational for us, it really changed our approach to painting.

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Now living in London, Milovanovich works across several mediums, from sculpture to painting, and digital art while pulling from these lived experiences, learned techniques, jokes, and memories. Each sculpture pulls from cubism, surrealism, humor, and references to the natural world.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Taking place in schools up and down the country, as well as online with the help of the hashtag #NationalIllustrationDay, this event will focus on inspiring and much-loved illustration from picture books, posters, icons and beyond. Due to take place on 24 November, National Illustration Day is the first of its kind in the UK.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Laundry Day Cube Grinder Imagine Isamu Noguchi’s iconic steel cube public sculpture or the spinning Astor Place Cube miniaturized down to handheld size into an aluminum grinder. A sliced corner allows displaying your very good taste prominently and openly like a sculpture. Houseplant Gloopy Ashtray The name says it all.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

On view at Dia Chelsea through July 2024, artist Delcy Morelos presents El abrazo , an exhibition of two site-specific sculptures that invite a sacred connection to soil that may be the most surprising and satisfying experience with art in New York at the moment. Delcy Morelos, Cielo terrenal (Earthly Eaven, detaill), 2023.

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MAY 26, 2023

The solid parabolic cone with a concave face made from cast crystal glass results in a sculptural light source that illuminates with a spectral glow. Paired with a machined conical dimmer that adds to its solid weighty presence, the limited edition series of five light sculptures are also polished and waxed by Kovacsy himself.

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JUNE 14, 2023

The From: C designer’s inaugural furniture collection, BLOC , includes fives pieces inspired by geometric shapes associated with children’s blocks. It debuted this year at “PLAYSCAPE” at Salone Satellite during Milan Design Week 2023 before going to win big at NYCxDesign 2023.

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MAY 10, 2024

If you’re looking to breathe new life into your living room and create a space that reflects your unique style, this guide is packed with inspirational living room décor ideas to suit every home. In this guide, you’ll discover 50+ inspirational living room décor ideas for every home!

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FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Spring 2023 newcomers that are soon to be released include thoughtful product collaborations with Normal Studio , Sylvain Willenz , and Johan van Hengel. A light steel frame takes away from this perceived bulk by adding support that’s visually light for a sculptural aesthetic that balances intention and happenstance.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

In her recent works, Thompson’s use of liquid inks create organic shapes and flows are scented with a hand-drawn “conversation,” what she calls the sculptural forms that are featured in each of her works. The 5-panel mural is inspired by calm yet deep waters and adds a colorful backdrop to modern spaces.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Photography by Pawel Streit and © Impulse Gallery Photography by Pawel Streit and © Impulse Gallery Photography by Pawel Streit and © Impulse Gallery Christian is hugely inspired by Western philosophy and cultural history, most notably the Renaissance, but his art goes beyond merely aping classic styles. What is beauty?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Installation view, Antonio Santín, MARC STRAUS Gallery, New York I’m Only Happy When It Rains, 2023 I’m Only Happy When It Rains, 2023 (detail) I’m Only Happy When It Rains, 2023 (detail) The largest paintings here span over seven feet across and depict geometric and floral patterned rugs in space.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Running from October 25 to December 16, 2023 at L’SPACE , the artist strays away from the paintings he’s known for in favor of large-scale, brightly colored tapestries, drawings, and embroideries made within the past five years. Marik Lechner’s first exhibition stateside promises one thing: Mild Pain Guaranteed.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Beosystem 72-23: Nordic Dawn Limited Edition $65,000 How could you not love a sound system “inspired by the light of a Scandinavian sunrise” and all its lofty intentions? Follow along so you don’t miss any of our 2023 Gift Guides this year! Thanks for supporting Design Milk!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There’s one element, however, that remains essential, and offers endless inspiration. Two favorite walking spots that provide endless inspiration are the Myrtle Edwards Park/Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle and the Highline in NYC. Objects as simple as toothpaste, traffic signals, and garbage cans surprise and delight us.”

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JUNE 21, 2024

It was 2018 when she began Pernille Lind Studio , diving into the world of products to create a range of solid wood furniture, marble, and brass furnishings, as well as Greek marble tiles inspired by the Art Deco architecture of Chicago and a period townhouse in Copenhagen. This week, Pernille Lind joins us for Friday Five !

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Inspired by the artist's childhood trips to the beach and a passion for caring for the marine environment, it invites young visitors to engage with and explore an immersive and interactive underwater world.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the exclusive media partner for the L A M P 2023 International Lighting Design Competition , we’re excited to announce this year’s winning designs! Primitive Soniah floor lamps stem from the ground stretching their tall sculptural stalks up to the sky.

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MARCH 9, 2023

To Err is Human, 2023 © Samson Bakare. Courtesy of DCG and the Artist On the eve of his upcoming solo exhibition 'Let This Be A Sign', Nigerian artist, painter and sculptor Samson Bakare tells Creative Boom about his inspirations, process and unique approach to re-envisioning the history of Africa.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Brigette Romanek Romanek’s star-studded client list includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Joe Jonas, Christian Bale, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z, for whom she designs spaces that are inspirational yet still feel like home. A Choice of Weapons by Gordon Parks This book is like a shot of inspiration straight to the soul.

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MAY 18, 2023

To their surprise, Studio Flétta’s Birta Ros Brynjolfsdottir and Hrefna Sigurdardottir discovered European airbags are manufactured in pastel hues, inspiring the duo to combine the discarded automotive pieces into plush cushions. It’s no wonder the two cities became sister cities in 1986.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

The globally-celebrated Spanish designer brings his creative universe to the cultural center with a selection of his most iconic works, including furniture, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, tapestries, graphics, and even pieces that have never been presented in Spain. Jaime Hayon.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Social mission His first project involved turning a William Morris bust into 600 hand-cast sculptures for local key worker children to paint during the lockdown after the renowned William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow was forced to close its doors. In June 2023, he launched The Fixatorium , a multidisciplinary studio in nearby Leyton.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The former Schellens Fabriek in Eindhoven became Something.bigger for Dutch Design Week 2023 – a creative hub for designers, artists, and makers as residents and host to Nothing Happens If Nothing Happens by the digital and physical design platform Isola.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

From vases to sculptures, totems to candleholders, each piece is manufactured as needed, which means zero overstock and zero waste. PS: they’ve also written a book called Ikebana Unbound , a beautiful book that’s full of inspiration, even if you’re not arranging flowers anytime soon.) Silke Bonde What can I say?

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