THE PRICE OF EVERYTHING: PRIZE WINNING DOCUMENTARY ON HBO NOVEMBER 12

On November 11, 2018 - ARTISTIC LICENSE, INTERIOR INTRIGUE

“There are a lot of people who know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” -Oscar Wilde

I happened upon an interview this weekend on National Public Radio with Nathaniel Khan, the director of the acclaimed documentary, “The Price of Everything” that appears November 12th on HBO. Garnering accolades from every film festival imagined, the documentary breaks down the boundaries in the art world between artists, collectors, auction houses, galleries, art critics, and more. As a self professed art addict and Sotheby’s alumnae, I cannot wait to see this look behind the curtain. When I introduce works of art to clients, I always address what makes it special and why it is valuable. I am excited to hear their answers to the same questions on a much grander scale.

George Condo, Gerhard Richter, HBO, Jeff Koons, Jerry Saltz, Larry Poons, Nathaniel Khan, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Oscar Wilde, Sotheby's, The New York Times, The Price of Everything, Willem de Kooning

LIGHTEN UP! FUN FRENCH FURNITURE

On November 8, 2013 - DIVINE FINDS

“Style is thumbing its nose and the dogma of seriousness. A cunning maximalism is making life happier. Disrespectful mash-ups, quirky subversions, provocative collages and chaotic combinations are mixing up the codes of neoclassical culture and digital pop culture. Chic and striking, the new iconoclastic bling style is going all in for boldness. On the entertainment menu: humor, derison and quirkiness.” – L’Observetoire de Maison et Objet

One of my favorite art installations at Maison et Objet was a booth entitled “Funt@sy.” It was such a refreshing reminder to not take ourselves too seriously and have more FUN with adorning our interiors. The tongue and cheek display took items from hundreds of vendors at the fair and did a clever mash-up of what to expect in art, design and fashion going forward…

Iconic and Ironic Pillows

Upholstered Decorative Surfboard

French Funt@sy Commode

Balloon Bean Bags and Lanterns

Koons Inspired Lamp atop “Up” Cocktail Table

Lucite Foosball Table (only 20K Euro!)

Graphic Game Table

Colorful Critters

Koons-inspired perches

Curiosities and taxidermy were prevalent everywhere…from the fairs to the design boutiques to the flea markets. For the real thing, Deyrolle is still THE place to go. For the preservationists and animal overs out there, these items may be more appropriate below…