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Objects Not Paintings is an online diary filled with the very best of what is happening in the world of decorative arts and fashion. This blog is a labor of love...let it inspire you.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 116 )
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Crafting Modernism at MAD
The highly anticipated exhibition "Crafting Modernism: Mid-century Art and Design" finally opens this week (October 12th) at the Museum of Arts and Design in Ne... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Decorative Arts Calendar: October
I am really looking forward to all of the museum/gallery/ fair openings within the next few weeks. There is lots to see for design lovers this month with great... Read more
Posted on 08 October 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
L’ Age d’Or Du Rail
Iwas really excited when I found out that Christie’s in Paris will be holding alarge sale of items dealing with the Orient-Express. As you know, I have a... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Cecil Beaton Pop-Ups at the NYDC
At last pop-up phenomenon has been embraced by the museum world. The Museum of the City of New York has partnered up with the New York Design Center for "Cecil... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Dress Your Head!
"Dress Your Head" that was the request made by the Bard Graduate Center Gala Committee who were planning a delightful evening for Stephen Jones, the British-bor... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Decorative Arts Calendar: September
As much as I love summer andloathe the approaching cold weather, I am excited about the start of fall. Likegoing back to school, when I was a student, it gives... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Daniella on Design
Many years ago I had the pleasure of working for a woman who has since become a friend and a mentor. Daniella Ohad, an educator, writer, and art advisor, has... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Bard on a Roll with Knoll
Knoll Fabric Wheel. Ca. 1965. Vinyl coated metal and textile swatches. Knoll MuseumThe Bard Graduate Center (BGC) is known for their superbly curated... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Not To Be Missed: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Walking through the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition (on view through August 7) at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, one is... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Happening Tonight!
Knoll Textiles, 1945–2010May 18 through July 31, 2011Book signing of the exhibition catalogue Knoll Textiles, 1945-2010 with Irma BoomWednesday, July 136 to 8... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Calder Jewelry From the Collection of Aino and Alvar Aalto
I do not normally look through the Post-War and Contemporary Art auction catalogues but I am certainly glad that I had nothing to do one morning and decided to... Read more
Posted on 07 July 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Another Great "Knoll" Lecture
Knoll Textiles, 1945–2010May 18 through July 31, 2011Lecture Designing Woman:How Florence Knoll Created the “Knoll Look” and Revolutionized the Modern... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2011 ART & DESIGN -
Not to Be Missed: “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the...
Peony brooch Designed by Van Cleef Arpels Paris, France, 1937 Gold, platinum, diamonds, Mystery Set rubies Van Cleef Arpels Collection Photo: Patrick... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2011 ART & DESIGN -
A Delaunay For Your Own Collection
With "Color Moves: Art Fashion by Sonia Delaunay", an exhibition currently on view at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum (read my review here), I... Read more
Posted on 24 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Makers Market 2011
Be among the first to shop Makers Market while enjoying cocktails by St-Germain, wine tastings by Robert Do of East Coast Services, and hors d'oeuvres with... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2011 TRAVEL -
Happening Tonight!
Knoll Textiles, 1945–2010 May 18 through July 31, 2011 Lecture Modern Furniture Conservation: Form and Material Challenges Introduced by Earl Martin Thursday,... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2011 ART & DESIGN -
Not to Be Missed: “Color Moves: Art & Fashion by Sonia Delaunay” at the...
It is hard to believe that in thirty years no muse... Read more
Posted on 16 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
Celebrating the American Style: A New Exhibition at the Museum of the City of Ne...
A very insightful exhibition opened today (and will be on view through October 30th) at the Museum of the City of New York called “The American Style: Colonial... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
“Jewelers of the Hudson Valley” Q+A with Curator, and Co-director of The...
Patt Flynn, Corrugated Cuff, 2009, iron, 18K and 22K gold Last month I attended the opening of an exhibition called “Jewelers of the Hudson Valley” at the Forbe... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
ICFF and Related Event
23rd Annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)Jacob K. Javits Convention Center May 14-16, 10-5pm open to the trade and May 17, 10-4 opens to the... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2011 ART & DESIGN