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  1. Caring for acrylic paintings in direct sunlight: an Australian guideAcrylic paintings have become a staple of contemporary interiors across Australia, from beachside apartments in Bondi to renovated terraces in Fitzroy. Their…
  2. Building a statement entryway with one sculptural pieceA front entryway is the first handshake your home offers. It is the threshold between the street and the private rhythm of daily life, and in many Australian…
  3. Why encaustic art finds a home at Bee Street StudioEncaustic painting uses molten beeswax mixed with pigments, then fused with heat. The result is a surface that catches light in ways that oil and acrylic…
  4. Mastering Negatives and Whitespace in Art PlacementA blank stretch of wall holds as much visual power as the artwork you eventually place on it. Designers and curators have long understood that what surrounds a…
  5. Art Styles That Give an Australian Home Office a Stronger CharacterA home office should support concentration, reflect its owner’s taste and feel connected to the wider home. For a masculine scheme, that does not mean filling…
  6. Combining photography and painting on one gallery wallA gallery wall that brings together photography and painting can feel collected, personal and visually layered rather than overly matched. The key is to create…
  7. Why Art Pop-Ups Are Reshaping Dallas CollectingWhy art pop-ups are changing how Dallas collectors find new works is closely tied to the way people now discover design, culture and independent makers. A…
  8. How to evaluate a work on paper before purchaseA work on paper can bring remarkable texture, intimacy and visual detail to a room, yet its condition requires closer attention than its image or frame may…
  9. Durable art choices for high-use commercial interiorsCommercial artwork has to do more than fill a blank wall. In a hotel lobby, medical practice, workplace reception, restaurant, or retail setting, it must…
  10. How to Use Art to Enhance Acoustic Quality in a Large RoomLarge rooms can look impressive while sounding uncomfortable. High ceilings, polished concrete, glass, plasterboard and expansive tiled floors allow voices,…