If I say "Marilyn Monroe" and "Andy Warhol", what is the first thing that pops into your head? If your answer is Pop Art, then you are absolutely right! These two icons are, in some ways, the incarnation of the Pop Art movement, which emerged in France and was largely inspired by British trends of [...]
Located in the heart of archaeological remains and inscribed in the continuity of the landscape, the Saint-Romain-en-Gal Museum in Vienne (France) is a real must for anyone passionate about history, architecture, and Gallo-Roman mosaics! Every year, the museum and Gallo-Roman archaeological site attracts, just 30 km south of Lyon on the right bank of the [...]
After travelling through the ages without ever blushing, mosaic decoration is still all the rage—and we love it! In the kitchen, as in the bathroom, these small pieces of stone or glass have become a must-have to bring originality and light into our homes through interior mosaic design. The beautiful reflections of the shades, the [...]
Let’s dive… straight into the heart of Paris. We are in the middle of the nineteenth century. At this time, many Italian mosaicists settle and color the monuments of the capital. Isidore Odorico and his brother came all the way from the small Province of Friuli. They are part of this movement and decided to [...]
Mosaic as we know it is rich. Rich in its history, rich in the imprint of its creator and his artisanal know-how, but also rich in its colors, textures, and finishes… but how will it survive the digital era? In April 2017, there were already 3.81 billion Internet users, i.e. 51% of the world’s population. [...]
“M like mosaic”… That rings a little bell, doesn’t it? Not quite sure where you have heard that before? Let me tell you a story… Back in 1877, a ceramic stoneware factory founded by Paul Charnoz was established in Paray-le-Monial. For those who do not know where it is, Paray-le-Monial is located in the department [...]
Art Nouveau and Art Deco are two very different styles often confused—probably because they represent two consecutive periods. Let’s see what they are made of, how to recognize these two styles, and how to use them in interior design. In the early 1880s, in reaction to excessive industrialization and the reproduction of old styles, Art [...]
Your best friend has asked you to be his best man (or her maid of honor) at his (or her) wedding? You are expecting a child? Or perhaps you have just come back from a trip across the globe filled with emotions? Don’t let these memories fall into oblivion and make a splash with an [...]
Choosing the color of your swimming pool can quickly become a real brain teaser! If you are reading this article, you have probably already found this out. By now, you are likely facing a good number of arguments that have only managed to confuse you and make you question the choice you thought was right [...]
