Hellen Hayes

An early 20th century aluminum and bronze dental articulator or phantom head, mounted on an iron display stand, circa 1910.

Written by Paige Rense The first and authoritative story of the rise of interior design from an intimate trade industry to celebrity decorators of today, as seen through the eyes of Architectural Digest...

Written by Gordon Taylor The much-anticipated comprehensive survey of one of the world's most acclaimed landscape garden designers, famous for his extraordinarily sophisticated use of light and geometry in nature. Spanish landscape designer Fernando Caruncho has spent over four decades impressing the world with his breathtaking garden designs, which create a perfect union of architectural design within nature. His sources of inspiration are as diverse as Islamic design, Zen Buddhism, and European Classicism, and the control of light, geometrical scale, and use of local materials are key principles of his design approach. In this book, Caruncho personally curates a selection of twenty-six of his international garden projects ranging from private residences to large agricultural estates and public spaces, including a vineyard in Italy, a private garden in Biarritz, France, and an expansive estate in New Jersey. Caruncho gives readers a glimpse at his creative thought process through inspirational images...

Chess Set with Crusader and Saracen Figures An interesting slant on the game of chess, these large figures are made in a stone and resin compound, they have been hand painted and ar...

A yellow marine sponge fixed to an antique socle. The yellow marine sponge, or aplysina fistularis, often called the ‘yellow candle sponge,’ is here appr...

The first comprehensive publication to capture Hayes's unique blend of performance and social engagement which has been at the forefront of questions of feminist history, queer time, and protest culture for over a decade American artist Sharon Hayes...

Step back in time with this charming 20th Century Belgian Metal & Wooden Sign on Stand, a vibrant homage to the golden era of advertising. "La Préférée Wiel's Pils," it proclaims, fe...

An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign. An early 20th century cast metal and glass opticians trade sign, in the form of a quirky pair of spectacles. Made fro...

The world’s most important contemporary designers showcase their work within the historic setting of Chatsworth House to shine light and spark conversation on the intriguing juxtaposition of the old and the new, the past and the future, and the evolution of design histories and practices. Chatsworth is an extraordinary environment to experience design: a repository for great works of fine and decorative art commissioned by generations of the Cavendish family for over four centuries. Expanding on the eponymous 2023 exhibition at Chatsworth, Mirror Mirror features the works of sixteen contemporary artists through captivating in-situ photography with accompanying artist biographies and essays that unearth how historic artifacts and environments inform and inspire modern artists' practices today. This diverse group of artists includes Michael Anastassiades, Ini Archibong, Wendell Castle, Andile Dyalvane, Ndidi Ekubia, Najla El Zein, Formafantasma, Joris Laarman, Max Lamb, Fernando Laposse, Jae Sae Jung Oh, Samuel...

Oil on canvas abstract painting depicting figures and horse races. This bright and colorful artwork contains the use of bold, rapid brushstrokes and dynamic angles. Signed. Ar...

An Entertaining Life: Designing Town and Country By: Paolo Moschino, Philip Vergeylen Foreword by Bunny Williams 250 color illustrations ISBN: 978-0-86565-426-6 Hardcover Join two ...

Globe-shaped light a shop window sign for optometrist in celluloid, with painted eye, and brass base support. The electrical system has been reprogrammed. United States of America, ...