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"Beyond Limits" Show Opens Today in Chatsworth, England
Starting today, the 2009 Sotheby's show "Beyond Limits" opens in Chatsworth, England. Showcasing world-renowned artists including Antony Gormley, Henry Moore, Marc Quinn, and Richard Hudson, the exhibition features more than 25 monumental modern and contemporary outdoor sculptures. If you can't make it to Chatsworth between now and Nov.
Casa Quickie: Think Outside the Frame
This boho-chic 19th-century frame, which was recently featured in Skona Hem magazine, has a number of quirky features. One of my favorite quirks is this wall of small sculptures hung high on the wall in the dining room. If you're feeling uninspired by your framed photos and artwork, try adding some textural elements to your wall in the form of small sculptural objects, or even plates.
Guess What These Pillows Are Made From?
These are not your average pillows. They're not made from cotton or silk or anything you'd find in a fabric store. Can you guess what they are made of?
Found It! Magazines' Favorite Bird Sculpture
Can you see the common element in both of these photos? There's a black bird sculpture hovering on the shelf in Emily Walker's Canadian crib, recently featured in Canadian House and Home. Not to be outdone, the same bird's perching on the Living Etc July 2009 cover.
Stella McCartney's Brilliant Equestrian Chandelier Returns
We all know that Stella McCartney is an animal lover, but forgoing leather isn't the only way she shows it. McCartney created an astonishing crystal sculpture in the shape of a horse in 2004 for a fashion exhibit inside the Great Hall of Belsay Castle, an English Heritage castle in the UK, and it has returned for the Easter holiday. "Lucky Spot" was made from thousands of hanging crystals, and is truly a magnificent sight.
Coveted Crib: Alexander Calder's Sculpture-Filled French Home
Many Casa readers are probably familiar with artist Alexander Calder's unmistakable sculptures and mobiles. Recently, I stumbled across photos of his French home and studio from the 1960s. The eclectic home and art-filled spaces are the obvious home of an artist.
Would You Want These Sculptures in Your City?
I'm a big fan of public art in general, and I'm digging the childlike whimsy contained in these aluminum sculptures, entitled "Moonrise Sculptures: March, October, and December." Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, who often adapts pop culture phrases into unique art pieces, is responsible for these cartoon-like busts, which sit outside a plaza in downtown San Francisco. Would you want similar sculptures in your city or town?
Midday Muse: Art Imitating Nature
This sculpture, "Urchins," by Kelly Ann Lees, is part of the 2008 Sculpture by the Sea in Sydney, Australia. This public art festival, which is in its twelfth year, features over 100 sculptures placed along the Bondi to Bronte coastal path. I wish I had an Australia trip planned for the near future, so I could check out this artwork in person.
Midday Muse: Surf This Wave
I recently spotted this very cool sculpture, made from old record albums, on Make magazine's website. Titled "Sound Wave," artist Jean Shin melted and manipulated records to form this wave. I love the use of recycling in this sculpture, as well as the punny title.
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