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Fattened Eames Chairs

Atlanta based artist Mark Wentzel has used Eames Lounge Chairs and their ottomans to create quite a stir and visual statement. Although we can appreciate his artistic representation of his societal ...

5 Great Repurposed Home Decor Ideas

We're all for recycling and repurposing, especially when the results are as fabulous as this. See what each of the above items is made from (a few even surprised us), after the jump! ...

Excellent Simpsons Mosaic Table Makeover

We have a serious soft spot for die hard crafters and the extreme efforts they have been known to go through to create works of art from things that have been discarded or thrifted. So the long time...

Fabric Panels From Hannah Claire Somerville

The brick and mortar store for the now famous Renegade Handmade craft fair holds all kinds of handmade goods. While visiting today, we ran across the work of Hannah Clair Somerville who has some ha...

The Gallery: Frank Chimero State Prints

Click on the Thumbnails to View All the States We stumbled upon the works of Frank Chimero today and instantly fell head over heels for his States Series. Each state is available in his store for t...

Street with a View: Art Meets Life in Google Street View

Artists Robin Hewlett and Ben Kinsley teamed up with the team at Google to create the "first-ever artistic intervention in Google Street View." They choose a street on Pittsburgh's north side to cre...

The Gallery: Jackie Denning Block Prints

Ever since the 9th grade we have had a deep appreciation for block print artists. Experiencing first hand the true labor of love that goes into each work, the carving, working in negative space and ...

"Tough Luck" By The Little Friends of Printmaking!

You wanted the best? Oops, tough luck - you got the Little Friends. Better luck next time. Stop by tomorrow night, for the shirt release and art expo of our favorite, Milwaukee based screenprinting ...

Up In The Air: Roadside Projects On Etsy

Jayme McGowan came to our attention this past August when Carrie over at Ohdeedoh gave us the heads up to her work. Since then we have seen some high flying things from the Roadside Etsy store and w...

Look!: Simple Art, Big Statement

A friend tacked up this sketch pad drawing of her husband—and left it there, scotch tape and all.. Framed only by a striking orange wall, it reminded us that sometimes casual moves can be the boldes...

Sneak Peek: Nest, An Exhibition in Living
St. Louis Park, MN

Art + rough real estate world = an interesting show. Artists Terrence Payne and Amy Rice are taking breaks from their regular art beats to ready Nest, a show hosted by Sotheby’s real estate in a mid...

Look!: Supersized Graphic Grouping

What to do with that magpie miscellany of scraps of wrap, beloved patterns and Etsy bits? Do the ever-popular grouping in a very big way, like this Barry McGee show from ’07. It's fffound, analog. ...

Puzzle Chairs: Functional or Sculptural?

At first glance you might think these "Puzzle Chairs" by Nina Saunders to be just absurd. There is a line between getting to know someone and "getting to know someone." But after doing some researc...

Kitten & Skull Print by Brandon Dunlap

We might still have pets on the brain, after last month's animal focus, but we love this combo of kitten and skull. Jump down to see where else to find this fun print......

Soap Factory $99 Sale

Regional force/source for emerging art, Soap Factory hosts a blind fundraiser that promotes the value and gut check of art for its own sake. The rules: one size, one price, no names, 200+ pieces from ...

Mobiles (For Grown-Ups!) by Oras

Mobiles are usually hung up for baby, to entertain and stimulate, but who says adults can't also share in the joy? We love how these modern mobiles work within a grown-up space. Jump down for more s...

Gallery: The Chambers Luxury Art Hotel

For getaway month, this hotel takes us away from the idea that serious art needs to be taken too seriously. Art in the rest room, in the hallway, in the stairwell, at happy hour. The take-home lesson ...

Fox Tax & Art Gallery

It’s business in the back and art party in the front. This Mpls brother & sister tax preparation business lets you itemize your deductions, then spend them on a painting all in one stop. ...

Gallery: Amy Rice Open Studio

Amy Rice is one of those "knew her when" artists—most likely to get snapped up by a savvy Anthropologie buyer and busted out as the next big thing. Her recent open studio night let us catch up with...

Look!: Artful Fenders

Lose your ability to get away unnoticed. Get out the paint and make your own moving homage to these reimagined bicycle fenders, as seen on display on in the studio of Mpls artist Amy Rice. ...

Inspiration: Grass as Art

A green roof alone is ambitious. Yet British art duo Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey have done one better and then some, greening churches, galleries and other public buildings. Now, they’ve made gra...

Look! Framed July 4th Poster

Sometimes the Midwest really does feel like the Midwest. Case in point: the day I snagged this Americana cardstock flyer. One frame later, it became vintage-y poster art. Does it count as found if y...

Shorpy

Shorpy bills itself as the 100-year-old photo blog. In fact, this visual blog specializes in photos through the sixties. Everything from Ebay finds to famous photographers are posted here and can ofte...

Finding Art at the Art Fair

They’re festive. They're crowded. They take up all the parking. So we braved a local art fair in search of any desirable items NOT rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Possible? Judge on. ...

Look!: Andy Warhol "Giant" Size

While visiting our friendly neighborhood library the other day, we found quite a large book sticking out of a shelf. Upon closer examination, we were thrilled to see it was a book on Andy Warhol. I...

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