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Scenes From the 20th Century Modernism Show

CasaSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:05 -0700

This weekend I attended the 20th Century Modernism Show and Sale at Fort Mason in San Francisco, which featured 50 national and international exhibitors (many local) of decorative and fine arts from all design movements of the 20th century. I was excited to see up close some works by artists I follow, like David Wiseman's porcelain blossom and bronze branches (and I even caught a glimpse of the artist himself) and a large collection of original works by the late great American Modernist Charley Harper from the Charley Harper Art Studio.
A few of my other favorite exhibitors were Battersea, R 20th Century, Peter Fetterman, 20th Century Interiors, Antik NYC, Off the Wall, and Eric Firestone Gallery. Peter Fetterman sells a range of black and white photographs, including many well-known pieces such as this image of Andy Warhol with Edie Sedgwick and Chuck Wein by Burt Glinn, which was fun to see. See more scenes from the show when you read more.

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Todd Oldham Introduces Charley Harper to Old Navy

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:30:55 -0800

It's no secret that Todd Oldham is a big fan of the work of wildlife illustrator Charley Harper, considering that he co-authored a book with Harper. It's also no secret Todd Oldham is the creative director of Old Navy. Thus, welcome Charley Harper to Old Navy! A collection of Charley Harper books, games, and tees for children under $15 is now available at Old Navy and is part of the retailer's effort to target young moms on a budget. I'd call that budget beautiful! Although most of these trix are for kids, there's a great Charley Harper Coloring Book ($9.50) and a Memory Game ($14.50) that would both make easy, affordable artwork for your home. Stocking stuffers?

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:00:00 -0700

I'm craving these yummy zigzag floors. - Shelterrific
A bocce lamp! - AT:NY
I love the unexpected subtlety of marble tabletops. - AT:SF
Check out this lamp made from colored straws. - Craftzine
Purl has new Charley Harper needlepoint canvases. - Martha Stewart
Who doesn't love this earthy and modern kitchen? - Peacock Feathers

Casa Link: Charles Harper Cross Stitch

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:01:18 -0800

Day-lab DIY is using vintage Charles Harper cross-stitch patterns to make unique framed art pieces, pillow covers, and other gifts. A huge fan of Charley Harper myself, I'd love to get my hands on some of those vintage patterns, but that's unlikely. So, Todd Oldham's book Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life might be the next best thing.
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