the timeless, classic look of graphic art and abstract graphic arts has always fascinated me — how a typeface can leave me giddy with joy or how an art director can tweak type ever so slightly to make it look so easy on the eyes. even the ground we walk on can have an interesting graphic shape or design. when in italy we couldn’t stop snapping away at all the interesting fonts in the .
in that regard, it’s perhaps something you could consider making art of on your own — maybe there’s an old sign or a graphic wall or mural of some kind you’ve always loved? snap a photo of it and have it blown up and framed! i’ve done it before from a small vintage photo i found at the flea market, and i really love the imperfect graininess of a blown-up print, whether it’s type or a photographic image. i used a place in san francisco called, appropriately enough, , but i think even or have photo enlargement centers nowadays. or try apps like , , or to blow up your photos or type files. and if diy is not your bag, art abounds whether it’s on , , or an online gallery like or — whatever kind of artwork you might love, here’s a little inspiration to get you thinking about a potential art project for the new year. for more ideas, check the arts section of my . and don’t forget to look up, look down, and all around you. art is simply everywhere.
clockwise, from l to r: wavy floor pattern by ; woman and palms via ; print in dining room via ; mick jagger’s hands by ; fan via ; vivre sa vie via ; dancing neon sign via ; fireplace mantel via ; matisse female form from ; london calling by ; librarie by ; vintage french newspapers via ; bialetti by .
clockwise, from l to r: lena corwin’s ; living room portrait by ; home of pierre yovanovitch via ; czechoslovakian matchbox label by ; celine magazine ad via ; at my old house; artwork; bonton photo booth by ; home gallery via ; dawn maple by ; credenza with art by ; chaise lounge with large prints via ; ekta art print from ; you sentimental idiot art print by .
• photography credits: click on the image, which will take you to its original source. in my collages, the links are listed just below, clockwise from left to right.
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