Mid-Century Modern: A Design Movement from the 1940s That Is Still Relevant
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One of the most enduring design movements in history, Mid-Century Modern is still largely prevalent in the furniture and architectural design landscapes. The style is almost ubiquitous in formal as well as informal décor settings, even today, be it in the form of large windows or sleek, streamlined furniture pieces. The timeless style never seems […]
Barbara Stauffacher Solomon Has Been Shaking Up Design for Seven Decades
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Barbara Stauffacher Solomon at LAXART, May 31, 2019 (photo by the author for Hyperallergic) LOS ANGELES — “Everybody enjoyed mixing things up until everything looked alike,” writes Barbara Stauffacher Solomon in her illustrated book, Making the Invisible Visible. It is a characteristically contrarian statement for the designer and artist who has been mixing things up […]
I recently switched my major from graphic design to sculpture. This is my redemption piece after having a rough semester. I welded a steel rod frame. I also bought chains and welded the links together. Lastly, I draped fabric over it and used a water and wood glue mixture to stiffen it. Thoughts?
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