Categories / Art and Photography, Design and Interiors

Someplace To Sit – limited edition 20th century chair prints

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Artist Mario Freese had nowhere to put his mid-century seating in his studio, so he did the next best thing, covered his walls in them – and now you can do the same with the Someplace To Sit prints.

It's a collection of some of the finest seats ever produced, dating from the 1920s to the 1960s, all digitally drawn and printed on high quality art paper, complete with descriptions of each design for your less-knowing friends.

Nine pictures available, all in large A2 poster size and selling online for $29.

Find out more at the LX97 website
http://www.lx97.com/chairs/

Categories / Art and Photography

Two new Shag prints introduced – Tiki and Zombie

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If you're on the look out for some new art, Shag (aka Josh Agle) has two new prints on the market – Tiki and Zombie (pictured over the page) – both certain to sell out in a matter of days.

First up, the Tiki print above is classic Shag, as well as an eleven-colour serigraph, sized at 12 x 14 inches, signed and numbered in an edition of 250 – it's yours for $110. Alternatively, you can opt for something darker, with Zombie offering the undead in a print that's also an eleven-colour serigraph and also sized at 12 x 14 inches.

That one is also in a run of 250, also selling for $110.

Find out more at the Shagmart website

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Categories / Art and Photography, Toys and Games

Limited Edition Peter Blake Print for V&A Museum of Childhood

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Sir Peter Blake has devoted his time and talent to creating a Limited Edition Print for the V&A Museum of Childhood to celebrate the museum’s re-opening.

Entitled “Parade, the print has a similar style to his most famous work and features a collection of toys from different eras, all of which are part of the museum’s own collection. There are only 50 of these prints, each one is signed, numbered and titled by Sir Peter Blake.

They cost £795 with all proceeds going to the V&A Museum of Childhood education and community programmes. For more details on how to order, visit the V&A online shop.

Categories / Art and Photography

Roman Klonek Escape With Me woodcut

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If you are looking for something quirky why not check out the work of Roman Klonek currently on show at the Kemistry Gallery at an exhibition entitled Flux Gate Kasachok.

Polish-born Klonek is influenced by Eastern European cartoon styles remembered from his childhood and produces work using woodcut printing.

The pieces he creates are populated by a wide range of whimsical creatures, mostly half animal half human, and often presented in awkward or hair-raising situations.

There is a real retro feel to the work and this piece Escape with me is one of our favourites from the collection. It is a woodcut sized at 49 x 69cm from an edition of 14, and priced at £400.

Find out more on the Kemistry Gallery website

Via Switched On Art

Categories / Art and Photography, Homeware

Paul Smith ‘Love Too’ Wall Hanging

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Late in 2008, we featured the Love Wall Hanging, created by Paul Smith for the Rug Company. Now we bring you the sequel, the “Love Too” Wall Hanging.

As with the original it features the word Love, but this time the Swinging Sixties styles lettering using polka dots and the union jack are mixed with Victorian scrolls. Again, the wall hanging is handmade using hand spun wool so each one is unique.

It measures 140 x 85cm and costs £1,550. It can be bought online from the Paul Smith website.

Categories / Art and Photography, Homeware

Blimey O Riley – Bridget Riley-inspired homeware by Yoyo Ceramics

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Nothing quite shouts the 1960s like Bridget Riley's op art – which makes the Blimey O Riley homeware by Yoyo Ceramics almost perfect for a 60s-inspired home.

As you can see, it's been inspired by the work of Bridget Riley, adding almost hypnotic designs to the bone china tea and toast set. The range includes two plate designs and two mug designs (Apple and Pear), the plates with a 22cm diameter, while the mug is 11cm high, with a 9cm diameter.

See over the page for more images and if you like what you see, you can order directly from the manufacturer, with mugs at £15, plates at £20 or £32 for a plate and mug in the design of your choice.

Find out more at the Yoyo Ceramics website

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