|
|
|
Art and Culture Articles and Ezines
|
|
|
|
401. The home with a heart and a soul
August 01, 2018
Architect Abin Chaudhuri’s home epitomizes the essence of the bond between his mother and his son, and effectively doubles up as a creative canvas for his 10-year-old boy…
Abin Design Studio (ADS) is known to explore multiple ways to engage the end-user with the built form; the way they move through spaces and interact with them. Making a one-time ‘wow’ factor is never his style; rather carving a lasting impression is.
These same sensibilities find their way into his own home in Kolkata with a touch of ‘more’ added in the form of deep respect for familial bonds, heritage and a keen... (read more)
Author: Marina Correa
|
|
|
|
402. White - the purification of space!
August 01, 2018
Spanish architect, Fran Silvestre gives us a tour of his office, explaining that meaningfulness of a space lies in difference; perhaps why his design is perennially characterized by the über-aesthetic, minimalist white.
Strong lines in pure white cut through the gorgeous landscape of Valencia much like a sculpture on display as one stands outside the studio of Fran Silvestre Architects.
Romanian-French sculptor, Constantin Brancusi said, “Architecture is inhabited sculpture.” The study and workshop of the sculptor Andreu Alfaro designed by the office of Spanish architect, Fran Silve... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
403. The ‘human touch' of design!
July 31, 2018
Designer Parag Ainchwar from Cluster One Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. gives us a sneak peek into his newly refurbished home in Pune – a space that effectively synthesises his design sensibilities...
A mural of Lord Ganesha on the entrance invites us into this 2600 sq.ft. home, where an abundance of bespoke design elements charters out a warm, intimate feel. Be it the Edison bulbs hanging on jute threads wrapped around the wire in the entrance lobby, the bright yellow and grey palette of the living room or the ebony and ivory of the kitchen…they are all set to become signifiers of these sp... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
404. The evocative habitat
July 28, 2018
Studio PKA’s new location within the cultural and heritage precincts of South Mumbai allows it to soak in the collective artistic identity, whilst responding to its own needs…
In his personal space, Ar. Puran Kumar endorses his belief of ‘less is more’. Housed in 100-year-old Victorian era building, the Loft (as the studio is informally addressed), is his conscious effort to explore, live and breathe the space so that the process of peeling away layers and exposing the natural character of the space follows “simple acts of pausing, taking a couple of steps back and moving forward again - ... (read more)
Author: Marina Correa
|
|
|
|
405. The office with the cool blue flooring!
July 26, 2018
Dipen Gada and Associates designs an office for a builder in Vadodara that sports an indigo blue flooring and is surrounded by green pockets wrapping its periphery…
The blue flooring is a byproduct of an idea of having a eucalyptus leaf cut-out in the ceiling slab in the reception-cum-central lobby area of the office. Fortunately, since the developer owned the building, this 8,150 sq. ft. premises on the top-most floor allowed the architect liberty to play around with a few architectural elements.
“When we cut the ceiling slab, harsh glare and heat flooded this area, which needed t... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
406. Plunge into San Felice del Benaco's Spectacular History
July 25, 2018
Overlooking the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda, is the small and relatively unknown village of San Felice del Benaco. Although it currently enjoys a comfortable seclusion, this town has frequently been the centre of attention over the centuries. Poets like Dante, Goethe and Byron sat by the lakeside here, drawing inspiration from its classic beauty, nobles chose this region as the setting for their magnificent Venetian villas and medieval commanders and monks would erect castles, fortresses and monasteries here. I’m sure history aficionados are already sold on a visit to Lake Garda - h... (read more)
Author: Laura Jeeves
|
|
|
|
407. Amsterdam: Appreciating the European Home of Body Art
July 24, 2018
There are few better forms of self-expression than tattoos. Body art has become a lot more mainstream in recent times and it is now common for people of all ages and back-grounds to have some form of ink adorning their skin.
Tattoos date back thousands of years when they were used to signal religious, social and/or political expression. The earliest form dates right back to 3300 BC; Otzi the Ice-man was found with powdered charcoal having been rubbed into cuts in his skin – it is thought that they were used a medical treatment for pain. Tattoos have also appeared in various other ancient... (read more)
Author: Laura Jeeves
|
|
|
|
408. Lollypop moments!
July 20, 2018
Identity architects, Ippolito Fleitz Group conceive and construct an office space in Frankfurt that employs the principles of activity-based design. In his TEDx talk, Drew Dudley spoke of ‘lollypop moments’, which reminded us of an instance where someone said or did something that fundamentally made our life better. Then I came across the work of the Ippolito Fleitz Group and realised that their goal is exactly that, in which new ideas metamorphose into a multidimensional design as part of a discontinuous process. In their latest project they have created two-and-a-half floors of innovativ... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
409. Vive la Re´volution! What Bastille Day Can Teach Your History Class
July 19, 2018
If you’re looking to make history lessons more interactive, why not organise a school trip to Paris in July? It’s the perfect opportunity to teach your class about the history and cultural significance of Bastille Day.
Bastille Day and its History
A French national holiday since 1880, July 14th is known as Bastille Day. It celebrates the storming of the Bastille prison and the start of the 1789 revolution. Prior to the revolution, resentment brewed in France. The bankrupt monarchy was weak and Parisians resented the high taxes that were imposed on them. Over the course of two years... (read more)
Author: Laura Jeeves
|
|
|
|
410. Varying shades of black!
June 18, 2018
By Rutvi Ashar Photography: Ouyang Yun; courtesy AD Architecture
Black in its bewitching tones embodies contemporary luxury, whilst providing a sensory experience; as AD Architecture endorses this apartment with an archaic philosophical bent…
In the search for the original, the designers employ the concept of the 'origin of texture', introducing a raw natural feel to this predominantly monochrome home. The main aim is to ensconce the users in a comfortable and natural living environment, where luxury is juxtaposed with a touch of introspection.
The colour scheme of the apartmen... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
411. The reversible sari: double bonanza!
June 18, 2018
By ShilpiMadan Photography: Courtesy the designer
Fashion designer Payal Khandwala amps up the beauty and multi-functionality of the traditional sari by launching a line of reversible saris.
Admit it. Each one of us has tried to reinvent the same sari by bringing in clever accessories, draping the six yards a bit differently each time for a dash of oomph; even stitching a new, trendy blouse to amp up the fashion sweepstakes. Sensing the tacit need to sass up the Indian wardrobe essential, maverick fashion designer Payal Khandwala lends a noveau spin to the traditional by creating he... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
412. Art at its Heart
June 01, 2018
Walk through this New Delhi apartment… only to walk out as an art aficionado…
Joya Nandurdikar and Amrita Guha, Partners of Untitled Design Consultants take us on a virtual tour of Indian arts and crafts via their transformation of an old 3,640 sq. ft. Delhi apartment into a vibrant art haven…
Customising the renovation for a flamboyant and aesthetically-inclined client through a judicious blend of tradition and modernity, the design evolves on a concept of promoting ethnic arts and crafts in a globalized language – a perfect antidote to reflect the homeowners’ lifestyle. The designe... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
413. 150-year-old home preserves cultural ethos
June 01, 2018
Once a trite symbol of the local culture of Busturialdea, Spain, this stone and oak building called ‘Baserri’ stands partially refurbished to serve a contemporary lifestyle, at the expert hands of Bilbao Architecture Team (BAT)…
This 150-year-old farmhouse is listed as a historical heritage building located inside the Urdaibai Biosphere in the heart of the Oma Valley, Spain. It stands commandingly in all its splendour of stone walls and oak wood structural elements, typical of Basque countryside buildings, untouched by the vagaries of its immediate surrounds
Looking at it, one can ha... (read more)
Author: Savitha Hira
|
|
|
|
414. Do you Have Talent? Local Performers Sought for 82nd Annual Monterey County Fair, Aug. 30-Sept. 3,
May 30, 2018
Attention Monterey County! Show off your talents! Local performers and those who wish to showcase their talents for free are being sought to appear on the Community Stage at the 82nd Annual Monterey County Fair
Monterey, CA, May 30, 2018 - Attention Monterey County! Show off your talents! Local performers and those who wish to showcase their talents for free are being sought to appear on the Community Stage at the 82nd Annual Monterey County Fair, which will be held Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2018.
Are you a dancer, musician, singer, kickboxer, gymnast or other type of performer? Come on out a... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
415. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is Ideal Venue for All Events Surrounding Nuptials, as Well
May 29, 2018
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History serves as the perfect wedding venue for all of the events surrounding your special day
Pacific Grove, CA, May 29, 2018 — The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History serves as the perfect wedding venue for all of the events surrounding your special day — engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, elopements, ceremonies and receptions — all in the heart of Pacific Grove.
Steps from Lovers Point and the Pacific coastline, the museum provides an aesthetically interesting backdrop. The central coast Native Plant Garden bursts with more than... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
416. From cow dung to the red carpet - a tribute!
May 26, 2018
Tribal Warli artist, Jivya Soma Mashe passed on, on May 16, 2018 leaving behind him a legacy conferred with Intellectual Property Rights; perhaps the only tribal art form with an IPR… This tribal from the Dahanu village in Maharashtra, who started painting at the tender age of seven, was blessed with the extraordinary ability of painting images from nature with a free expression. Learning the art by observation, as with most tribal artists, Jivya Soma pioneered a few practices that have transformed the way this tribal art is perceived today.
While Warli painting was done only by wome... (read more)
Author: Shriram Khadilkar
|
|
|
|
417. A room for two
May 25, 2018
Studio Ben Allen reinterprets the imagery of ‘St. Jerome in His Study’ - a painting by the Italian Renaissance master Antonello da Messina - as a room for two children…
Inspiration comes from strange, often unexpected quarters. The exercise of designing a compact interior based on a painting that was executed sometime between 1460-1475 “reflecting a magnificent taste for detail and optical truth” has become a much-looked-forward-to private lair for two young siblings.
With the children visiting their parents during weekends – the space that is fashioned as a kind of triumphal arch sa... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
418. Model for Iconic ‘Artichoke Woman' Poster Will Be in Attendance, Sign Posters, at 2018 Castroville
May 23, 2018
Joanne Gallaher, model for the iconic “Artichoke Woman” poster for the 1988 Castroville Artichoke Festival, will attend and sign posters at the 2018 Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival
Castroville, CA, May 24, 2018 — Joanne Gallaher, model for the iconic “Artichoke Woman” poster for the 1988 Castroville Artichoke Festival, will attend and sign posters at the 2018 Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, set for June 2-3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey.
The image was inspired by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz’s 1979 photo of Bette Midler... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
419. Twisted Roots Celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2018
May 22, 2018
Tasting Room Renovation Completed, Expanded Hours, Music Series Announced and More!
Salinas, CA, May 22, 2018 - The Schmiedt family vineyard, was first planted with wine grapes in the rich soil of Lodi in 1918. But it took the family 87 years to decide to use those grapes to make their own wines in addition to selling the grapes to winemakers around the state.
That was 2005, when Twisted Roots Vineyards was born and Ross Schmiedt produced a Petite Sirah because of an overabundance of the grape. In 2009, production was expanded to include other varietals on the estate, including Chard... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
420. December Dates Set for Dance Kids' 25th Anniversary Full-Length 'Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula T
May 21, 2018
Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition
Carmel, CA, May 22, 2018 — Dance Kids of Monterey County, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, announced that its popular “Nutcracker: A Monterey Peninsula Tradition,” will be performed Dec. 7-9 at the Sunset Center in Carmel.
Once again, the annual ballet will feature the 39-member Monterey County Pops! symphony orchestra conducted by Dr. Carl Christensen. And, for the first time, the production will feature a children’s choir perfo... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
421. A stimulating game of perception
May 21, 2018
Integrating natural elements into computer-aided design, Orproject’s latest and award winner of the A-Design Gold for 2018 is a sculptural art installation that explores the medium of light as a material. Architecture and design practice, Orproject with offices in London, Beijing and New Delhi has always been on the threshold of exploring cutting-edge advanced geometries to result in a high-end aesthetic with an ecologic agenda. Their most recent private commission for a 200-plus-year-old home garden in Dusseldorf, Germany, is a sculptural tree – a modern intervention that mimics its natur... (read more)
Author: Savitha Hira
|
|
|
|
422. Weatherby Consulting Celebrates Its Fifth Year as Preeminent Provider of Vacation Rental Consulting
May 19, 2018
In the $100 billion vacation rental industry, Florida-based Weatherby Consulting holds a unique position as the preeminent provider of consulting services in the industry.
Miramar Beach, FL, May 19, 2018 — In the $100 billion vacation rental industry, Florida-based Weatherby Consulting holds a unique position as the preeminent provider of consulting services in the industry.
Weatherby Consulting, with more than 100 buy-and-sell transactions and more than $200 million in sales of vacation rental companies in its first five years, is a rarity in the market, a company that not only pro... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
423. Twisted Roots Wine Tasting Room in Carmel Valley Now Available for Rent for Special Events
May 17, 2018
Twisted Roots Wine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary of growing grapes and fifth year in its tasting room in Carmel Valley
Carmel Valley, CA, May 17, 2018 — Twisted Roots Wine, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary of growing grapes and fifth year in its tasting room in Carmel Valley, is now available for rent for parties, graduations, wedding receptions, anniversaries and other celebratory events.
Rentals are available in 2-hour, half-day (up to 5 hours), and full-day increments and can be made between the hours of 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The venue can hold a maximum of 75 pe... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
424. Seven Area Students to be Awarded Scholarships June 2, at 59th Annual Castroville Artichoke Food &
May 17, 2018
Seven Central Coast students will be awarded Ocean Mist Farms Academic Scholarships at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the 59th annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey.
Castroville, CA, May 17, 2018 — Seven Central Coast students will be awarded Ocean Mist Farms Academic Scholarships at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the 59th annual Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey.
This is the third year that the scholarships will be awarded. This year, 39 students appli... (read more)
Author: John Paul
|
|
|
|
425. Where art meets luxury!
May 16, 2018
RMDK-designed jewellery store HSJ in Lucknow, stands testimony to the dictum, ‘where art meets luxury’…
Conceptualised and designed by Delhi-based design studio, Ravish Mehra Deepak Kalra (RMDK) in collaboration with furniture concepts store, I’m The Centre for Applied Arts, the HSJ flagship in Lucknow spread over two levels and an area of 10,000+ sq. ft., epitomises an understated air of opulence, associated with the born-regal.
Built as an introverted vault, the sandstone façade with its surface detailed in gold steel, makes a bold statement. The entrance, marked by a finely deta... (read more)
Author: Team IAnD
|
|
|
|
>
|
|
|
|
|
Author Login |
|
|
Advertiser Login
ADVERTISE HERE NOW!
Limited Time $60 Offer!
90 Days-1.5 Million Views
|
|
GENE MYERS
Author of four books and two screenplays; frequent magazine contributor. I have four other books "in...more
|
|
|
|
|
TIM FAY
After 60-plus years of living, I am just trying to pass down some of the information that I have lea...more
|
|
|
|
|
ADRIAN JOELE
I have been involved in nutrition and weight management for over 12 years and I like to share my kn...more
|
|
|
|
|
LAURA JEEVES
At LeadGenerators, we specialise in content-led Online Marketing Strategies for our clients in the t...more
|
|
|
|
|
STEPHEN BYE
Steve Bye is currently a fiction writer, who published his first novel, ‘Looking Forward Through the...more
|
|
|
|
|
ALEX BELSEY
I am the editor of QUAY Magazine, a B2B publication based in the South West of the UK. I am also the...more
|
|
|
|
|
SUSAN FRIESEN
Located in the lower mainland of B.C., Susan Friesen is a visionary brand strategist, entrepreneur, ...more
|
|
|
|
|
SHALINI MITTAL
A postgraduate in Fashion Technology. Shalini is a writer at heart! Writing for her is an expression...more
|
|
|
|
|
JAMES KENNY
James is a Research Enthusiast that focuses on the understanding of how things work and can be impro...more
|
|
|
|