Lucio Fontana (1899-1968) was an Italian artist and proponent of Spatialism and Arte Povera.Spatialism is characterized by a focus on "matter, colour, and sound motion", as described in the W...
I recently discovered the beautiful paintings by Michael Carson via the Jealous Curator, and was particularly inspired by the above work, The Pink Dress. In an effort to find a dress like the o...
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Keith Haring: 1978-1982 exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. Ive always been enamored by the scope and reach of Harings work, produced ...
Continuing the theme of art in public places begun in my last outfit post, Ive always been inspired by street art. I took these few photos while running errands, and they are just a tiny sampli...
I adore the mixed-media creations by Finnish artist Tuija Helena Markonsalo, such as My Little Armour [pictured] from 2003. She fabricates semi-wearables using small items such as paper, thread...
Ever since I moved to New York City for graduate school, Ive been fascinated and intrigued by the public art in the subways. I love the idea that a work of art on the walls or taking place in f...
When late winter seems to drag on, it is unbelievably exhilarating to find inspiration in the form of brightly-colored flowers on a dreary February day in the city. Ive spoken before ...
Out of 550 meters of red wool, Aamu Song created REDDRESS, an installation/sculpture/wearabl e that combines both interaction and performance.Viewers are encouraged to sit and lounge within the luxuri...
I recently caught up with my good friend Rick, the photographer behind street style site Icon Americana. He agreed to snap some photos of me, and though I hadnt previously planned to use them f...
Ive been transfixed by the high-contrast, India ink look of Brooklyn-based painter Maya Hayuks acrylic works since I came across them a few months ago. When I saw that one of my favorite design...
Robert Longos drawings have been occupying my inspiration folder for some time. Recently, Lycra asked me to try out a new pair of jeans by wearing them during my most rigorous everyday activities to ...
I was recently contacted by the new ready-to-wear and customized clothing site eShakti, asking if Id like to choose a piece to review here. Upon perusing their collections, I came across this s...
I dont know how I overlooked these until now, but I love the way Miss Moss paired these Spring 2012 Kenzo looks with correlating artwork. See the original post here.
On a cold, grey, winter day, I was inspired by the exuberant works of Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes.Milhazes (1960-) is one of a growing number of Latin American artists who has reached internati...
I am in love with the tongue-in-cheek jewelry by artist Iris Tsante. "I consider jewelry as a process of exploring ways to define the senses of beauty and value in reference to memories of ...
This scarf reminded me of the work of Marsden Hartley, an artist I always encountered when reading about American art of the 20th century, but whose work I never really investigated. Hartley (1...
Jeff Koons, Sacred Heart (Red/Gold), 1997-2005Ive been on the lookout for a festive shoe that will add a bit of dazzle to my holiday ensembles. When I came across this pair by Irregular Choice,...
I recently thrifted a book of painting and sculpture from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and came across the work of Robert H. Hudson (b. 1938), a Bay Area sculptor.Hudsons work was new to m...
I just finished another batch of greeting cards, and they are listed on my Etsy page!Like Artfully Awear on Facebook for a discount code.
Sacramento recently alerted me to this inspiring remake project happening on Booooooom. Above are a few of my favorites. I also noted the multiple versions of Man in a Red Turban.Vie...
Pablo Picasso, Still Life with Newspaper and Packet of Tobacco, 1914Ive been swooning over these Picasso-inspired Oscar de la Renta pieces since they came down the runway and now they are available f...
The colors I wear are always very specific, expressive choices, related to my mood or surroundings. This is an ideal that I share with the late German Expressionist Franz Marc.Marc (1880-1916) ...
In the spirit of the shopping season, Ive put together a collection of (mostly affordable) gift ideas for the artfully minded individual. I would love to give or receive everything on this page...
Nicole Eisenman, Winter Solstice 2012 Dinner Party (2009), oil on canvasToday, among many, many other things, I am thankful for inspiration and the opportunity to share it with others.Most sincere wi...
Ive been busy working on a whole new collection of Artfully Awear holiday (and anytime) greeting cards. Featuring original watercolor and opaque ink sketches, the cards are available for sale on...
One of the most well-known portraits in the History of Art is Portrait of a Man (1433) by 15th century Flemish painter Jan van Eyck. Painted in 1433, the relatively tiny painting (10 x 7.5 inch...
Aleksandra Ekster, costume design for Dance of the Seven Veils, 1917This look was inspired by the ballet costumes of Aleksandra Ekster (1882-1949), a Russian-French painter and designer. A close frie...
Qianlong period Imperial yang cai double-walled vase (c. 1740) Mary Katrantzou, Autumn/Winter 2011With the auction season upon us (and bolstered by an outstanding showing at Sothebys Contemporary Art...
Embroidery and crewelwork on garments always puts me in mind of medieval tapestries, such as the well-known Unicorn Tapestries of the Late Middle Ages.The set of seven tapestries is of South Netherla...
I recently had the pleasure of viewing the first capsule collection from the artist and designer collaborative Atelier. Scottish artist Lucy McKenzie and designer Beca Lipscombe created a collection ...
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