Artistic styles exist only in retrospect. While many of their defining characteristics are formulated in manifestos by pioneering artists, a style can’t be fully understood until it has become a thing ...

What is the difference between modern design and contemporary design? At face value, they seem to refer to the same thing — linguistically, they are synonyms of one another. However, in reference to ...

“Contemporary design came out after the midcentury-modern movement,” Sander says. Starting in the 1970s, the style was first seen as more of an amalgamation of various popular aesthetics of the time, ...

Art dealer Mark Sublette sees it often: A contemporary-art lover who has a home in the modern style comes to the Southwest and is drawn to the traditional American Indian and Western aesthetic. But ...

Shakir Hassan Al Said, 'Letters,' 1961. Oil, gesso, cotton, linen canvas, 94.2 cm x 82 cm x 2.5 cm. At first glance, it would be difficult to discern this artwork as coming from Arab origins, and not ...

Explore Exotic India Art's exclusive collection of modern art-inspired home decor items, adding a touch of elegance and creativity to your space. Modern art is not just a reflection of the times; it ...

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I’ll be honest—nothing dates a room faster than the artwork on the walls. You could have brand-new furniture, a fresh coat of paint, and the perfect lighting, but if your art screams “last decade,” ...