Decor
Curvy Kitchen Design
Innovation is a big component of art to me. It’s what makes an impact and I thought this kitchen design was very innovative, retro but simultaneously modern and new. Evidently so did the author. Katherine Salant of Housewatch in the Washington Post describes Johnny Grey’s kitchen design as “the most remarkable kitchen [she has] ever encountered.” I think the curvilinear design and the mixture of woods is very creative and makes a bright, cheerful and welcoming environment, as well as a practical work space.
Maps & Cosmos
Continuing with the art in science theme there are some artistic and “far-out” pictures to view at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. Maps: Finding our Place in the World has already passed, however the pictures can be viewed at this link and Mapping the Cosmos is ongoing through July 27th (seen below). [There are two other exhibits here that look very appealing — Artwork of Sonya Clark, especially her bead work (7/1 – 9/7) and The Special Dead, A Medieval Reliquary Revealed (8/2 – 1/18).] What’s even more cool, however, is that Hubble has it’s own wall mural site, where their images can be downloaded as wall art. Since…
Exhibition/Event Explosion
There is such a plethora of art exhibitions, information and events that are happening now in my area that I would like to see and be remiss in not mentioning them. I’ll try to list from when they begin and end, first to last with any links that apply: 1) Beautiful flower paintings at Anne Arundel Community College through April 23. Hurry up, this one is ending soon! 2)”Blue” at the Textile Museum (April 4 – September 18). An interesting variety about my favorite color. 3) The D.C. Design House (April 19 – May 11). Since there is no longer a NSO Design Showhouse, this is a way…
