Decade after decade, midcentury modern design continues to appeal. The New York Times noted a resurgence of the style in 1998. Nearly two decades later, there came another wave. Fast Company deemed it the “pumpkin spice latte of interior design.” It’s a style “Mad Men” popularized in the current century; its designers—Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Charles and Ray Eames,…
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Revealed: the ultimate creativity playlist What do you do to get into the right headspace for carrying out a creative task? Do you go for a run, tidy your workspace, or turn on your favorite playlist? We wanted to see just how music can help with creativity, so we surveyed the public to find out if listening to their favorite…
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Thanks to public figures such as actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Netflix star Marie Kondo, Feng Shui is more mainstream today than ever before. But what is it really? It is the ancient Chinese practice of creating balance with the natural world in our interior spaces. It uses energy forces to create harmony between individuals and their environment. We invited the…
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Italy is famous for its extravagant design style, but also for its architecture, arts and fashion. How did the Mediterranean country become one of the dominant forces of the design world, and what are the characteristics of Italian design? Let us walk you through this incredible evolution, with a rich history that continues to influence Italian designers today. Rationalism: Simple…
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Many aspects of art are rooted in body confidence. Consider the person who models for your soon to be award-winning sculpture and those who volunteer to feature in nude life drawings to bring your pieces to life. But in the U.S., it seems there is still a widespread issue when it comes to feeling body confident, and truly loving ourselves…
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Colour psychology and symbolism plays a decisive role in interior design. When choosing colors, it’s important to think about what kind of atmosphere you want to create and what colors will help achieve that. Colors can evoke warm or cold emotions, coupled with sensations such as the seasons or elements such as water and fire, which radiate heat or cold.…
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When we think of an industrial designed interior we think of lofts in Brooklyn or apartments in Berlin, both with exposed brick-walls and a metal-wood combo. However, you don’t have to refurnish your entire home to make the industrial style work for you, there is a lot to be taken from this rustic style to give your living space a…
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To celebrate four years of empowering artists worldwide, we launched a special curated collection entitled Creative Joy. A couple of weeks ago we asked our artists with a call for artworks for their creations linked to this joyful topic. Our curators decided on a handpicked selection. In celebration of SINGULART’s anniversary, we would like to thank you for your loyalty over…
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In this exclusive interview, Nicolas Adnet shares the history of the MHNA studio, meeting Marc Hertrich and the secrets of the studio’s success for over 25 years. What inspired the creation of the MHNA studio? The MHNA studio is about 30 years old. It was founded by Marc Hertrich, a graduate of the Ecole Boule who very quickly felt the…
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Thanks to Singulart’s collaboration with Malen-Lernen.org, we invite you to learn about selected color and painting techniques in order to better understand the craft of the artist. On our partner’s homepage, you will find a wide range of information if you would like to try your hand at this creative work yourself. The art of painting is extremely varied. Depending…
