Art has the power to transform a space and infuse it with personality, color, and life. Whether you are an art enthusiast or a novice, knowing where and how to hang art in your home can make a significant difference in the overall aesthetic and ambiance of your space. From creating focal points to enhancing […]
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Choosing the perfect picture frame for your home can be a delightful yet challenging task. A well-chosen frame not only enhances the artwork it encases but also complements your home décor, adding a touch of elegance and personal style. Whether you are framing family photos, art prints, or memorabilia, understanding the nuances of selecting the […]
The newest cover of InCompany by Attire Club was just released in November 2024 and the magazine is available as of late December! In this edition, the cover spotlights the idea of trios, delving into their intriguing symbolism. We explore the dynamic balance, functionality, completeness, challenges and growth, representation of forces, symbolic roles, and narrative […]
If there is one thing that art lovers know and believe is that: art is priceless. This saying goes to all artwork regardless of the money you paid for them – art is made with love. Art is one of a kind piece, meaning you cannot go out and get the exact art piece if […]
The Schembart Carnival (lit. bearded-mask carnival) began in 1499 in Nuremberg, Germany. Soon after, it became very popular and a strong draw until 1539, when it ended. The event was canceled due to the complaints of a preacher who had a strong influence in the community. Osiander was offended by the fact that his effigy […]
The Mechanical Curator of the British Library is a tool that was designed to extract images from old books that have been digitized. The software was created a few years ago and, soon after it was put to work, it has extracted over 1 million images. These images feature everything and anything from maps and […]
The 18th century saw the peak of the Age of Enlightenment. This was focused very much on reason (in various forms, some of which we don’t really use today), but also on values such as liberty, progress, tolerance, fraternity and more. These values were all based on the (re)discovered idea that humans had power over […]
John-Mikaël Flaux is a French créateur horloger. Orginially from the Northwest of France, he pursued his watchmaking studies for 6 years, two of which at the Edgard Faure school in Morteau, near the Swiss border. Afterwards, he worked for a while for Ulysse Nardin, but soon enough decided to make a big step and launch […]
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Karl Lagerfeld Defined
Karl Lagerfeld, the legendary designer and all-around artist has recently passed away at the age of 85. The news broke on 19 February, a few weeks later after the Chanel creative director missed a few fashion shows and thus got people worried and talking. The iconic designer was one of the most recognizable people in […]
“Afbeeldingen van de Kleeding, Zeden en Gewoonten in de Bataafsche Republiek, met den Aanvang der Negentiende Eeuw”, translated as “Pictures of the Dress, Manners and Customs of the Batavian Republic, at the Beginning of the 19th Century”, released by publisher Evert Maaskamp in 1803 is a very compelling book detailing the looks and styles of […]
Over the last 100 years or even a bit more, Christmas adverts have become, especially in the West, a true cultural phenomenon. Idealized versions of Christmas have run through the pages of magazines, billboards and everywhere else possible, shaping an image of a perfect – or at least seemingly perfect Christmas. These ads are powerful […]
On the subjectiveness of art One thing that is almost always brought up in discussion when people debate art is that art is subjective. This is in a way the “let’s agree to disagree” of the art world, meaning that no consensus and thus no real connection between the people who are engaged in the […]