#art-deco

#art-deco

A new exhibition at Paris' Musée des Arts Décoratifs celebrates the movement's centenary, while showcasing its continued relevance today. Spread across three floors, the more than 1,000 pieces on show span from the elaborate - think embroidered silk evening dresses by Madeleine Vionnet and Frantz Jouradin and glass and silver creations by René Lalique - to the everyday, such as cups and saucers, coffee pots, and even a toaster, a result of departments stores putting the Art Deco style into mass production.

A recent renovation upgraded the electric while retaining 1930s features like arched openings, herringbone floors, and vintage tile. In a 1930s elevator building in Kensington, this co-op unit has a spacious layout with three bedrooms, appears move-in ready, and comes in under the million-dollar mark. On the third floor of 415 Ocean Parkway, the recently renovated unit has updated electrical and retains features like arched doorways, wood floors, and Deco bathroom tile.

Jacques Marie Mage has once again demonstrated its mastery of blending art, culture, and luxury eyewear with the release of the Kurokawa, a shield-style aviator that pays homage to the groundbreaking Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Known for his role in the Metabolist movement of the 1960s, Kurokawa's designs celebrated adaptability, modernism, and cultural identity. These same themes are evident in Jacques Marie Mage's latest addition to its Kyosho collection, a series dedicated to celebrating icons of Japanese art and culture.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine features a striking Art Deco frieze of gilded bronze animal figures sculpted into its iron balconies, each symbolizing a threat to human health. These ten animals-mostly insects and arthropods like fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks-are known for living close to humans and thriving on the food and shelter we provide. Eight of them are disease vectors, earning the nickname "gilded vectors of disease," though the cobra and bedbug are exceptions.

Louis Icart (18881950) was a renowned French artist known for his graceful and sensual portrayals of women, often infused with the elegance and flair of the Art Deco era. Starting as a fashion illustrator in Paris, he gained international acclaim in the 1920s and '30s for his etchings and aquatints featuring stylish women in lavish, whimsical settings. Though his popularity waned after the Art Deco period, his work has seen a strong revival and is now prized by collectors worldwide.

Spanning the period between the building of the Kingston bypass that allowed the town to expand, and the ring road, which rather stopped all that, the exhibition focuses on how the town became famous for its high fashion and glamour away from the West End of central London. With suburbs springing up around the area, there was high demand for the latest fashions in furniture and home decorations, and firms popped up to feed the demand.

Car enthusiasts will no doubt be zooming over to the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club's 25th annual Cars in the Park celebration, which the club says has grown into the largest antique and classic car show in the west. All of the cars displayed were made no later than 1949, and the emphasis this year is on race cars made in 1931 or earlier.

The Brasserie of Light, located within Selfridges, features a stunning design by Damien Hirst, including a 24-foot crystal-encrusted Pegasus sculpture as its centerpiece.

The cinema opened in 1934 as the Gaumont Palace, seating just over 2,500 people, featuring a theatre stage and a large organ.

A waterfall countertop is a design that entails extending the material of an island countertop all the way to the floor, creating a look quite literally reminiscent of a waterfall.

Balfour, an iconic art deco gem located in Miami Beach's upscale South of Fifth enclave, unveils an exciting new chapter as part of Morgans Originals.

Coppola created a space that felt like home, decorated with shades of pink, palm fronds, and lush florals. Crystal chandeliers illuminated the grand evening.

The London Transport Museum is offering a chance to ride a restored 1938 art deco Underground train from July 11 to July 13.

"Every decade since, we've looked back to the 1920s for inspiration... you don't get the full effect of what these dresses look like until you see what they look like worn on a human body."

Art Deco is her particular specialty, not just for the items' ornate detail, but for the history they have concealed within them.

Casablanca, made famous by its film, is an enchanting city steeped in history and architecture, embodying a blend of Art Deco and contemporary design.

Bang & Olufsen's Atelier Limited Edition merges 1920s Art Deco elegance with modern audiovisual technology, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship in a luxurious home entertainment experience.

Although the entrance doors and front facade were cleaned a year ago, they've also been working on the station interior, bringing back some of the lost or hidden heritage.

Looking at this build quite literally gave me the Mandela effect. It feels iconic, although it's an entirely new creation.

The Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, opening May 9 in Miami Beach, contrasts the surrounding Art Deco atmosphere with its unique Mediterranean vibe and personalized service.

The interior is a ravishing art deco masterpiece, instantly iconic, evoking frustration that such beauty was left unused for decades.

The design intertwines historical elements with contemporary aesthetics, drawing inspiration from bold architectural styles while catering to the owner's artistic preferences.

The Kallista Bezel collection embodies a fusion of modern and timeless design, with luxurious stone details elevating everyday bathroom experiences into refined interactions with water.