Artworks of Yves Saint Laurent and Bergé to be sold Dec 16, 2008
After the death of Saint Laurent last summer, everything is to go under the hammer in February: Brancusi and Braque; Matisse and Mondrian; the gold and silver objects standing sentinel on a Jean-Michel Frank table; the Italian rococo chairs circling an Art Deco marble dining room table; and the 15 sinuous bronze mirrors created by Fran ... What they found were copper and lacquer vases by Jean Dunand from the Art Deco period that was only just coming back into fashion. (International Herald Tribune)
Riverbank plan up for review Dec 16, 2008
The plan would encourage new housing in attractive styles such as art deco and craftsman. Creating themed districts where architecture would mirror the styles found in Riverbank's sister cities in China and Mexico. (Modesto Bee, CA)
City of Ember Dec 13, 2008
The only touches of luxury are in the mayor's office, which still bears traces of art deco splendour, while the mayor himself looks suspiciously corpulent for someone presiding over a population subsisting on a diminishing stock of rations. He also has a couple of very dodgy-looking cohorts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rada a unique boutique in a resale environment Dec 12, 2008
From the art deco theme carried throughout the shop, painted by Wakefield resident and owner Rada Frohlichstein the crystal chandelier, beautiful dressing rooms with three-way mirrors and daylight bulbs, to the shoe-shaped chair, you know this will be a fun shopping experience, and believe it, you are in downtown Wakefield ... The R Girl logo The Rada logo embodies style, class, art deco and the regular woman. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Caught between The Rocks and an art place Dec 11, 2008
The Australian Institute of Architects, the National Trust of Australia and the Art Deco Society of NSW were all vocal critics of the proposals in 2001. They welcomed the latest plans, particularly because the former Maritime Services Board building will not be demolished. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Turning the tables for a good cause Dec 11, 2008
South End designer Dennis Duffy constructed what he called "La Fantasy Japonaise," a vaguely Art Deco installation swathed in pinks and florals. Marc Hall and Kate Kennen created a lush, green indoor wall garden. (Boston Globe)
At home with Hello!Lucky's Moyle sisters Dec 11, 2008
But step inside Eunice's apartment in an Art Deco building in the Haight or Sabrina's 1906 Victorian in Glen Park, and their individual personalities are quickly revealed. As Sabrina opens the door to the home she shares with her husband, Julian, glimpses of the living room behind her indicate a Hollywood Regency style. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Roxy to reopen in style Dec 11, 2008
Construction finished this week on the new triangular marquee that recalls the theater's original 1937 Art Deco faade. The modern technology inside ensures the center can keep abreast of trends in the wildlife and documentary filmmaking industry. (Missoulian, MT)
Tufts leaves Watertown tax rolls Dec 9, 2008
File photo: 705 Mt. Auburn St. in Watertown, featuring Art Deco style offices which were constructed in 1931 for Western Electric. Tufts leaves Watertown tax rolls. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Socruse.com Offers New Cruise Ships for 2009 Dec 7, 2008
The styling will be the brilliant chic 1930's Art Deco; yet feature the latest modern innovations and maritime advancements. As Siversea's latest flagship, its interiors will focus on high distinctive luxuries including an expanded spa and even larger suites - 95% featuring a private veranda. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Miami: No longer a city of vice Dec 5, 2008
The offshore sandbar called Miami Beach was quickly recognized as having all the ingredients of a world-class holiday resort and the hotel-building spree that took place in the 1920s and 30s has left Miami Beach with hundreds of stunning Art Deco structures that give the area its distinctive look ... But by the mid 90s, Miami had largely driven the cocaine cowboys out of town and hoteliers like Ian Schrager began converting some of those Art Deco classics into sophisticated boutique hotels fit... (CNN -- International)
Richard Schickel and George Perry's 'You Must Remember This' Dec 5, 2008
This is a heavy, handsome volume, though with its steel-gray and burnished-gold cover, it's also, fittingly, unostentatious: no need to run out and buy a fancy art deco chrome-and-glass MGM-style coffee table to put underneath it; in true Warner Brothers spirit, it will look just fine on your proletarian Ikea number. The pictures inside don't disappoint, either. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
NYC tree lighting hits close to home for Pascagoula family Dec 4, 2008
While the first official lighting was in 1933, the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was put up two years earlier during the Depression by workers building the Art Deco complex. In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Access barred to LSU hospital tour Dec 3, 2008
Rather than gut and rebuild the shuttered hospital, the state and LSU plan to build a replacement facility for the Art Deco landmark. The preservationist group hopes to renovate the hospital -- and keep intact the historic neighborhood that is expected to be torn down to make way for a new hospital. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Security tops India Inc.'s concerns Dec 3, 2008
Mumbai's elegant Art Deco cinemas have been eerily empty since the attacks. PP Murlidharan, manager of the 1,024-seat Eros cinema, not far from the Taj hotel, said attendance has been 30% of normal. (India Times, India)
Renovated Strand Theatre to open Dec 2, 2008
The Strand re-opens Dec. 5 when it hosts a three-week run of the Lyric Theatre's Beauty and the Beast, capping five years of fund raising and restoration of the 1935 art deco theater. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Columbia Sports coming to 5th Ward Dec 1, 2008
Peter Balistrieri, an architectural designer with , Milwaukee, said the art deco building is one of few remaining industrial structures designed by the Alexander Eschweiler firm. Eschweiler was a prominent Milwaukee architect in the early 20th century who designed more than a dozen landmark buildings in the city, including Hotel Metro and the Wisconsin Gas Building on East Wisconsin Avenue. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Top 10 Home Decor Trends for 2009 Nov 29, 2008
Carmen Natschke -- editor of "The Decorating Diva" -- sees a revival of what she calls "Hollywood Regency." According to her Web site, this style is "glamorous, classy and elegant; composed of an eclectic mix of styles like Neo-Classic, Asian, Baroque and Art Deco; sumptuous and luxury fabrics, shimmering finishes, mirrored furniture, chinoiserie, bamboo and lacquered furniture; bold color; clean lines and beautiful symmetry.". 9. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Milestone in Marietta: Old theater lives again Nov 29, 2008
When the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta opens Friday, the restored movie house will have the art deco flavor it had in 1935 when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced across the screen in Top Hat, the first movie to grace its screen. The theater opens with a three-week run of Beauty and the Beast, staged by the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the Strand s resident company. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
An Art Deco Landmark Will Shine Once More as Urban Living Space Nov 29, 2008
But it was the Eastern Columbia s Art Deco style with its shiny turquoise terra cotta, clean lines, streamlined shapes and stylized figures that really set it apart ... In September 1930, the Eastern Columbia opened and was hailed as one of the most distinctive examples of Art Deco style a style that flourished through the 1920s and 30s ... If you were to name two buildings that are the great Art Deco towers of Los Angeles, it would be the Pellissier Building, which rises above the Wiltern... (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
More of this story Nov 29, 2008
Art Deco, and the polished surfaces of sculptor Constantin Brancusi (whom she met in 1950) are a profound influence. Bourgeois' marble pieces almost always have smooth surfaces on voluptuous shapes, suggesting both male and female. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
The buzz around Vespas Nov 28, 2008
The silver plane looks like something from the 1930's art deco period and sets the Vespa apart from others, as do the spare wheels reinvented as back supports for pillion passengers. "These are my variation designs," said Beby with a delighted grin. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
`Intertainment' Boom Boosts Digital Bros, Meetic as Europeans Cut Spending Nov 28, 2008
owner of the art deco Paris brasserie La Coupole, is scaling back plans to open new restaurants. Meanwhile, , Britains largest pizza-delivery chain, recorded an 8. (Bloomberg)
Shadowy cafe frequented by Westerners a natural target Nov 27, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Bullet holes in the window of Cafe Leopold. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
NoDa housing plan goes green Nov 27, 2008
NoDa Tidewater hasn t chosen an architectural style yet, but it expects the project to reflect the urban and art deco influences of other buildings in the area. It also wants to play off the industrial buildings around the site. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Miami's sexiest beaches Nov 26, 2008
This three-mile stretch contains the cosmos of the famous fashion and beauty industry, nightlife and Art Deco architecture. Muscle beach between 10th and 12th Streets is ground zero for the tight bodies the city is famous for, offering amazing people-watching and celebrity-sighting. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Dr. Annella Brown, Connoisseur of the Exquisite Nov 26, 2008
But her prime passion was art and antique furniture, especially 18th Century French furniture and pieces from the Art Deco era ... Her collection of Art Deco jewelry was reputed to be one of the finest in the nation ... In 1980, Dr. Brown discovered an Art Deco home in Miami Beach. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Beacon Hotel to Raise Funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation Nov 24, 2008
About the Beacon Hotel Built in 1937, the Beacon Hotel is located on Ocean Drive in South Beach, FL and features original Art Deco design. The hotel consists of 73 rooms and two VIP suites decorated to preserve the Art Deco style, marble floors and the modern, chic decor of South Beach. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Practical dcor best for a second home Nov 22, 2008
The backs have a wonderful art deco look, but the chairs were heavily used and show it. Neither the wood nor the style would work well in any area of my home, but the chairs are priceless to me because precious few things have been handed down from when my grandparents first came to this country in the early 20th century. (NJ.com -- Times)
Painting the town; artist depicts Town Square for Festival of Trees Nov 22, 2008
Her work reflects not only glamorous women and fabulous places, but the art deco period as well. One of her biggest influences is Tamara de Lempicka. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Extraordinary Art Auctions in Italy for Design, Modern and Contemporary Art -- November 25, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
Pandolfini Auction House, specialised for over 70 years in all sectors of antiques (antique furnishings and accessories, Classical and Egyptian archaeology, antique paintings, sculptures and drawings, period costumes and accessories) operates on the domestic and international markets, also selling modern and contemporary objects and works of art, articles of design from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods up to the 90s, nineteenth century paintings, sculptures and drawings, jewellery, watches,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Nov 21, 2008
For example, the art deco style exudes an elegant quality reminiscent of the popular design movement with its soft curves and elongated tapers. Other admired styles include Bristol, featuring delicate carvings atop vase balusters; and Chippendale, made famous by the master furniture maker, featuring carefully crafted flutes and graceful proportions. (Pekin Times, IL)
Glimpses of Trudeau as a 'lost soul' in retirement Nov 21, 2008
Indeed, there's a tour of Trudeau's Montreal mansion, in which we hear about the boys' pictures on the mantelpiece and get a full description of the Cormier-designed art deco marble floor (recreated for the show by scenic designer Lindsay Anne Black). Trudeau Stories may be superficial and slight, but that's only in keeping with how we like our politics served these days, at the theatre or otherwise. (Globe and Mail)
Tour of Homes: Grays were green with envy for 150-year-old house Nov 19, 2008
The art deco style glass lamp globe, frosted with un-frosted polka dots, caught Tim's attention when they stepped into the foyer. Both noticed the tiny cherubs adorning the metal light fixtures in the dining and living rooms. (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
The Sims 2 Expansion Out... Nov 19, 2008
The pack includes unique building elements that let you create mansions and gardens for your Sims in three all new architectural styles including Moroccan, Second Empire and Art Deco ... You can build estates that are classic yet bold with the glamorous "Old Hollywood" style of Art Deco or create grand manors and sculpted landscapes with the romantic and elegant Second Empire theme. (IGN PC Games)
Are we asking too much of Luhrmann film? Nov 18, 2008
Its combination of art deco sophistication, rugged pastoralism and epic romance harks back to film production in the 1930s. Lurhmann declared that "sometimes we have to get lost to find ourselves. Sometimes we gotta go walkabout", while the film's slogans beckon us to "Lose yourself in the movie" and "Find yourself in the country". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
DVD Review: Batman The Complete Ani... Nov 17, 2008
Batman: TAS' creators, Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, mixed 1940's Art Deco with Burton-esque imagery to build a world that had never before been seen on Saturday morning cartoon television: one that was dark and foreboding, but with relatable characters and human drama. Now, just in time for the holidays, Warner Home Video has pulled the entire 4-season run into a lavish, 17-disc box set. (Suite101.com)
Modern Maven Nov 16, 2008
JENNIFER Aniston (above), fresh off the cover of Vogue, showed up to the opening of the Brooklyn Museum's Modernism show with decorator Stephen Shadley to do some serious shopping, and spent 15 minutes in Dallas Boesendahl's booth looking at French Art Deco objects from the '20s. Among those greeting the star were the evening's co-chair, Janna Bullock, the museum's director, Arnold Lehman, designer Mary McFadden and interior designers Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Forgotten art of French illustrator George Barbier is rediscovered at Fortuny Museum show Nov 15, 2008
"George Barbier: The Birth of Art Deco" at the Fortuny Museum in Venice, is the first posthumous exhibition of his work ... Photographs George Barbier: The Birth of Art Deco ... The subtitle of the exhibition, "The Birth of Art Deco," risks giving a misleading impression. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Will a Glamorous Hotel Resurrect Miami? Nov 15, 2008
Even more than the art deco splendor of Ocean Drive, Lapidus' wavy edifice and quirky interior design the Stairway to Nowhere, the Swiss Cheese Wall define Miami the way the Plaza once epitomized New York and the Ritz embodies Paris. And it spotlights what still puts food on the table in Florida: tourism. (Time.com)
Zac Efron will throw out your presents Nov 14, 2008
WHAT'S ON This Surry Hills institution has re-opened with much ado about Art Deco. There were mullets galore and flouro flashbacks at the '80s-themed Australian Liquor Industry Awards. (Ninemsn)
Presidential Inauguration Day deals Nov 14, 2008
For $290, youll get flight and accommodation at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Woodley Park, an Art Deco landmark just a few minutes away from D.C.s main tourist center. For a deluxe stay just one block from Dupont Circle and Embassy Row, try a contemporary weekend getaway at the Hotel Palomar, where package rates start at just $366. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Good and bad of GOP governors' plan Nov 14, 2008
Then the governors went off to lunch, a "leisurely cruise on the waters of the Atlantic," "an afternoon of pampering to include manicures, pedicures, neck and shoulder massages," a tour of the only U.S. art deco historic district including the late Gianni Versace's villa on Ocean Drive and, finally, on their last day, golf. The bottom line, the governors concluded, is money. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Official: State won't demolish Big Charity Nov 14, 2008
Jones says the Jindal administration wants to market the Art Deco landmark to possible developers and is considering incentives the state might offer to attract them. Jones' comments to lawmakers came on the same day that New Orleans community activists demonstrated against state plans to give up on remodeling the hospital in favor of constructing a new $1. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Johnny Angels a classic treat Nov 13, 2008
Decorated in black and white tiles with Art Deco white and teal booths and chairs, the diner has everything but Fonzie popping in for a shake. Desserts are displayed in a large case. (Florida Times-Union)
Americas 50 best hotels Nov 12, 2008
is a seamless blend of the regions Spanish colonial architecture and art deco touches dating to the hotels 1927 Jazz Age opening. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
Search: City units Nov 10, 2008
FORTHCOMING AUCTION - Classic circa 1930's Art Deco block - Accommodating fully self contained 3 x 1 bedroom apartments. Contact. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
48 hours of pubbing and clubbing in London Nov 8, 2008
A wedged-shaped pub in the shadow of Blackfriars station, the interior is an Art Deco masterpiece, and the pub remains today thanks to a 1960s campaign by the late Poet Laureate Sir John Betjeman to save it from demolition. 8:00 p.m. A short taxi ride brings you to Charing Cross, London's historical center. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Little Tokyo Lofts Earn Historic Status Nov 8, 2008
Originally the Westinghouse Electric Building, the 1922 Art Deco structure served as the headquarters for the company until 1948. It opened as a residential building in 2006. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
New boutique hotels in Atlanta Nov 7, 2008
It s the same story at the W Hotel in Midtown, an Art Deco gem full of drama and attitude and the modelesque crowd, one of four Ws that will eventually call Atlanta home. Renee Hannans Henry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
AUCTIONS: Readjusting to the real world Nov 7, 2008
Christie's had bizarrely padded its catalogue short on paintings with Art Deco furniture and objets d'art ... As the prices of leading Art Deco masters currently stand, it was the new season's best buy. (International Herald Tribune)
Search: Inner West 400k Nov 6, 2008
The perfect home for lovers of art deco style, this ground-floor security apartment features chic interiors with distinctive. Contact. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Living stylishly on a budget Nov 6, 2008
During a recent stop at the store, we admired a walnut Art Deco desk (originally $1,800) that is now a bit more within our reach. Furniture is 20 percent off; paintings, 25 percent off; jewelry (below) marked down 15 percent. (Boston Globe)
Holiday packages at Hard Rock Hotels Nov 6, 2008
The fashionable art deco Hard Rock Hotel Chicago is just minutes away from the citys best shopping, dining, and theaters. Book a room during Thanksgiving week at wildly reduced rates and enjoy all the usual amenities like valet parking, complimentary newspaper delivery, a 24-hour fitness center, and on-demand movies. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The Wizard Of Oz- Show Information and Enter To Win Nov 6, 2008
A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don't miss this chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience THE WIZARD OF OZ on stage. (FOX19.com, OH)
Wizard of Oz Nov 6, 2008
Broadway Across America Presents. November 11 - 23, 2008. (FOX19.com, OH)
A new crop of boutique hotels opens their doors in Atlanta, bringing cool designs and hot lounges Nov 4, 2008
It's the same story at the W Hotel in Midtown, an Art Deco gem full of drama and attitude and the modelesque crowd, one of four Ws that will eventually call Atlanta home. Finally, the city better known for its big-brand convention hotels and extended stays has become an urban playground with inspired places to eat, sleep and lounge in a hip stretch from downtown to Midtown to Buckhead. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Art Basel Miami Beach scheduled for Dec. 4-7 Nov 4, 2008
Art Basel Miami Beach, the annual art show and sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, is scheduled to take place Dec. 4-7 in the city's Art Deco district ... city's Art Deco district. (Yahoo News)
Brooklyn Heights $550 Million Waterfront Condo Shunned as Demand Dries Up Nov 4, 2008
The building itself is among the most eye-catching on the waterfront, occupying roughly the same space as the Chrysler Building, the art deco skyscraper on 42nd Street in Manhattan, according to , a real estate data site. The developer said he plans to fill the bottom two floors with a grocer, bakery and other services convenient for residents. (Bloomberg)
Extremely haute couture: Sarah takes fashion to new level Nov 2, 2008
Flapper hats, art deco clutches and jewellery, much of it from the local accessory chain Mimco, gave the day that 1929 vibe. Hemlines, however, were thigh-high, revealing vivid last-minute fake tans. (The Age)
Youth travel habits revealed Nov 1, 2008
The project may well be the highlight of Currant's career, with plans in place to renovate the abandoned four-storey pumphouse on the jetty as well as other art deco buildings left by the hydro-electricity commission. Currant promises the property will accommodate 20 couples and open in late 2010. (The Age, Australia -- National)
Garrison Keillor: The skinny guy's time Oct 30, 2008
He's proud of Tulsa, which survived the exodus of Big Oil and got into telecommunications and aeronautics, proud of its Art Deco buildings from the 'Twenties, its art museums and ballet. "Outsiders hear Tulsa and they think Dust Bowl and Oral Roberts," he says, "But that's not who we are. This town is all about change.". (International Herald Tribune)
Obama's Indonesian house a big draw Oct 29, 2008
They relocated to the small red-tile roofed pavilion with art deco windows on Taman Amir Hamzah Street in 1970 when Obama was 9 years old and stayed there for the next two years. To read business stories in. (India Times)
Obama's former house in Indonesia draws attention Oct 29, 2008
They relocated to the small red-tile roofed pavilion with art deco windows on Taman Amir Hamzah Street in 1970 when Obama was 9 years old and stayed there for the next two years. Aboe Bakar has few stories to tell about Obama as a child, except the time his poodle ran away, never to be seen again. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Style & Grooming: Scents made to suit Oct 27, 2008
The boutique, with its dark shelves filled with perfume bottles, and its frosted window with an art deco motif, evokes a luxurious atmosphere, a fantasy world devoted to beauty and pleasure. "We really want to focus on the sensuality of the product," says Leah. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
