Here at Nazmiyal, we are erstwhile admirers of good design. The Bouroullec brothers, Ronan and Erwan, are highly regarded industrial designers with a new exhibition on display at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. An exhibition that highlights the Bououllecs’ penchant for modernism as well as organic, naturalistic aesthetics has been hugely well-received within Read More…
Jean Royère’s interior designs have an iconic history that matches the biography of the man. From humble beginnings as an banker, Royère earned craftsmanship credit before creating his own definitive style – one that became a favorite of the kings of the Middle East. From the Shah of Iran to Egyptian King Farouk and King Hussein of Read More…
Bright colors and optical illusions don’t sound like ideal elements of rug design. But when Yaacov Agam does it, the result is an abstract a masterpiece. The Israeli-born artist has a unmatched talent for transforming colors into tangible works of art. It is an unexpected technique for textiles, but with his genius, it translates beautifully. Read More…
It looks old, beat up and secondhand. But, that’s exactly how it’s supposed to look. Called Rough Luxe, this aesthetic is a new design trend that combines storytelling and raw elements to redefine the value of luxury. “In this economy, people are buying less. But, they’re buying things that have more meaning,” says Sean Brennan, Read More…
New York City’s One World Trade Center began its assent into the record books as the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere today. The 104-floor building, also known as the Freedom Tower, received the first bits of its spire, which once completed, will put the tower at 1,776 feet tall. Likening this final phase to Read More…
This past Wednesday, Christie’s hosted a tremendously successful auction of contemporary art at Read More...
Dublin-based artist David Thomas Smith’s new exhibition, "Anthropocene," is the toast of the Read More...
When you find the rug of your dreams, it can be a nightmare to even think about putting furniture on Read More...
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