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Living in the Abstract: Decorating with Really Modern Art
I'm a design and food-obsessed freelance writer and market research analyst, and a stay-at-home mom.
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In college, I took just about every art history class I could fit into my schedule and, as a result, I learned a lot about what I do - and don't - like to look at. Unlike many other people (including my family members), my preference runs strong for modern art over traditional.
I'm drawn to anything abstract, anything non-representational, anything that looks like it needs a paragraph-long explanation about the artist's intentions. When my dad turns up his nose at minimalism, I spend all my energy defending it.
I like looking at modern art on the walls in museums, but I love it on the walls of a home even more. Here are some great rooms that put modern art at their centers:
I'm drawn to anything abstract, anything non-representational, anything that looks like it needs a paragraph-long explanation about the artist's intentions. When my dad turns up his nose at minimalism, I spend all my energy defending it.
I like looking at modern art on the walls in museums, but I love it on the walls of a home even more. Here are some great rooms that put modern art at their centers:
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| This black and white painting reminds me so much of Franz Kline. I love the smudgy look of the lines and the bold simplicity of teh piece. |
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So many people hate minimalism (my dad included) - which makes putting it in your living room a pretty bold statement. I love this matte colors and the way they work with the all white space.
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| Ah, abstract expressionism. Emotions and tantrums on canvas. This wall-sized painting is fantastic and dramatic - if only I had a room big enough to accommodate it. |
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Speaking of expressionism, this Pollock-style drip painting is just as emotional and energetic, but more manageable in terms of scale.
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This rainbow striped painting reminds me so much of 1960's Op art...and of 1980's zip up hoodies.
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| These interchangeable tiles aren't abstract, exactly, but they do give the owner the opportunity to mix things up and play Cubist-at-home. |
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This room has always been one of my favorite Houzz photos, thanks to the gorgeous play between that rich blue and the yellow and red painting.
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| These panels are a fun way to incorporate a little graphic design into a kid's room. |
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I am a little obsessed with the idea of using this as a room divider. I love the way it creates a film over the space behind it - it's art that's really functional.
| Marching paintings up a wall and across a ceiling is a fun way to play with traditional ideas about presentation. |
Ideabook updated on Nov. 26, 2009.
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He said it was a commissioned Sam Francis painting.
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