Inspiration
Discover the nexus of art and design with think-pieces, artist interviews and product highlights
Ever felt a strange compulsion to buy something beautiful? The answer may lie in its hidden meaning.
It sounds so simple. Mix the old with new. Done well, it looks effortless. But the bad examples—laboured, jarring—show what a skill it is to create harmonious yet unexpected juxtapositions.
Even when it wasn’t cool or lucrative, creatives throughout history couldn’t help but make wondrous items for everyday life