Tag Archives: Design

What’s New in Art, Architecture, And Design

Breathing New Life into The Printed Page, Creating Buildings More Sensitive to Their Context, and Moving Toward Maximalism

San Antonio's Cellars

Artists are using their eyes to read books in a different way, architects are building residences that mirror their environments, and interior designers are rediscovering the finer points of magnificent details. Here are the latest trends in art, architecture, and design.

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Island Décor | Interior Design with the Ocean in Mind

Nokomis, Florida
Nokomis, Florida

Summer is in full swing in much of the world, and the relaxed, breezy feeling that these sunny days bring inspire an equally pared-down design aesthetic. Unlike the kitschy, themed rooms that sometimes plague coastal-inspired design, planning your home’s interiors around the serenity of an island setting can be an elegant choice. It’s all about scaling things back, keeping simplicity and luxury at the forefront, and looking to the natural materials found oceanside for inspiration. 

Make your home feel as restful as an island vacation by incorporating some of these interior design tips.

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Think Big | 6 Design Ideas That Changed History

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico | Wesley Gleason, Agave Sotheby’s International Realty

Many major art and design movements arrive on the scene with a bang—they are disruptive, brought to light by risk takers who question the status quo. Others blossom more slowly, coming to fruition after much trial and error. And throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, there have been a handful of visual art and design movements that changed the way we think about architecture, style, and aesthetics.

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