The cat’s pajamas take on new meaning in Helga Stentzel’s fashionable menagerie. Working in what she calls “household surrealism,” the London-based artist styles cheeky illusions from socks, sweatshirts, and even onesies that, once draped over a washline, appear like a cow grazing in a pasture or a sloth hanging lazily from a branch. Her latest…
From seeds to slime molds to spider eyes, the foremost entries in Nikon’s Small World 2024 Photomicrography Competition (previously) illuminate details invisible to the naked eye. This year, jurors sifted through more than 2,000 entries from 80 countries. First place was awarded to Dr. Bruno Cisterna and Dr. Eric Vitriol of the Medical College of…
Creating an inviting kitchen is essential for the entire family because it promotes togetherness and improves the overall atmosphere of the home. An appealing kitchen encourages family members to gather, share meals, have meaningful conversations, and simply hang out together. It becomes the center of a busy home life, where everyone feels at ease and…
From crunched, single-use containers to thrifted boxes and repurposed clocks, Stéphanie Kilgast (previously) devises unique habitats for a wide range of creatures. Fungi takes root along the sides of a green bottle as a beetle crawls over the cap in “Weevil Wander,” for example, and a violet owl alights on the top of a pair…
One could argue that every great painting produces two works of art: the canvas and the surface where the pigments are mixed. The Artist’s Palette, forthcoming from Princeton University Press on November 5, dives deep into a timeless studio tool, exploring the beauty of the process. Compiled by art historian and writer Alexandra Loske, the…
As we look ahead to 2024 and beyond, the world of countertops will embrace innovative yet durable options that reflect the natural and relaxing aesthetic of the moment. The new countertop trends are as diverse as the people who choose them. Homeowners and designers are increasingly looking for materials that can withstand wear and tear…
Throughout the central region of Lazio, Italy, to the southern reaches of the country, Vincenzo Pagliuca traces the Apennines in search of distinctive, solitary houses. In a nation that has seen declining populations in many of its regions—famously offering financial incentives to those who willing to move to some small communities—abandoned homes have become a…
Delicately peeled skin and supple folds appear where we’d least expect them in José Manuel Castro López’s stone sculptures (previously). From small boulders of granite and quartz found near his home in A Coruña, Spain, the artist carves and polishes delicate wrinkles that suggest fabric or the malleability of smashed, wet clay. For example, “Recorte…
One could argue that every great painting produces two works of art: the canvas and the surface where the pigments are mixed. The Artist’s Palette, forthcoming from Princeton University Press on November 5, dives deep into a timeless studio tool, exploring the beauty of the process. Compiled by art historian and writer Alexandra Loske, the…
From thousands of plastic bags, nets, and hanks of yarn, Indonesian artist Mulyana (previously) illuminates the fragility of marine ecosystems. In his solo exhibition Remembering Our Collective Future at Sapar Contemporary, the artist has incorporated recyclable materials and distilled the palette to white, evoking a symbol of purity and drawing attention to the consequences of…