Where Delftware is produced and why it is so precious

Vaso fiori | Ceramica Delft

WHERE DELFTWARE IS PRODUCED AND WHY IT IS SO PRECIOUS

Have you ever seen Delftware with its typical blue decorations?
It looks like Oriental pottery, but instead it was invented in the Netherlands in the 17th century.

In this post I’ll tell you what Delftware is, why and how it was invented and especially why you should visit the Royal Delft, the only factory that has been producing it for more than three century.

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6 things to consider when hiring professional photographers for your art event

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6 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN HIRING PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR YOUR ART EVENT 

Event photographers are talented professionals who can capture the perfect moment in still or moving footage. These experts know how to handle their gear correctly to shoot amazing moments from birthdays to weddings.
However, that doesn’t mean you should hire the services of any photographer you can find.

Here are six things to consider before hiring a professional event photographer.

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Proust Armchair by Mendini: curious facts about a design icon

Poltrona Proust | Moma

PROUST ARMCHAIR BY MENDINI: CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT A DESIGN ICON

The Proust Armchair by Alessandro Mendini is a design icon.
A piece of furniture everyone knows, that many people have seen at least once in their lifetime but only few people, design lovers or experts know when and by whom it was created.

The Proust Armchair entered the houses of those who love provocations and eccentric inventions, but especially is part of the collective consciousness.
When was it created? Is it still in production? And why it is called Proust?
In this post I’ll answer all these questions and maybe I’ll arouse some more curious facts, especially about who made it.

The Proust Armchair by Mendini

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How to decorate your home in Baroque style: the unmissable objects

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HOW TO DECORATE YOUR HOME IN BAROQUE STYLE: THE UNMISSABLE OBJECTS

How to decorate your home in Baroque style with few elements which will make your home sophisticated and elegant? How can you obtain an elegant but not excessive style?
After the post How to decorate your home in Art Nouveau style, here are my tips for those who love refined furniture and a style that resembles the Palace of Versailles.

How to decorate your home in Baroque style

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How can an Art Fair help you understand and appreciate Art

HOW CAN AN ART FAIR HELP YOU UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE ART

Learning and appreciating art is very important because it provides a richer understanding of life and history. Art provides an identity to various communities, tribes, or cultures throughout the world.

If you’re not an artist, there are many ways to learn about the arts. A few examples include taking an art project, attending a painting class, visiting a museum, and visiting an art fair. Also, the arts reflect beliefs and cultural values.
In this post, you’ll learn how art fairs can help you better understand and appreciate art.

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