TEFAF RECAP: FOUR FAVORITES

With grandeur and heavy hitters, TEFAF rolled in as the finale to NY art week. Spanning two floors of the Park Avenue Armory, The European Fine Arts Fair welcomed the art and design industry’s crème de la crème and some fantastic newcomers.

An American in Paris: Sargent Takes the MET

Known for capturing “the most fashionable people at the most fashionable place at the most fashionable time in the world”, John Singer Sargent has been described as America’s finest portraiture.

Weaving Space: Identity, Memory, and Resilience in the Art of Qinza Najm

In the exhibition “Weaving Space,” artist Qinza Najm invites viewers into a deeply personal exploration of identity, memory, and resilience through striking works hand painted directly onto reclaimed Persian carpets—not just any carpets, but ones the artist herself has lived with, sat upon with family and friends, and carried through her own personal journeys.

Rhyme with Reason: Irish Tapestry Studio puts Sustainability First

“Ninety percent of carpets are made with non-sustainable synthetic fiber. That same percentage also goes to waste.” Leading a sustainable campaign to revitalize wool production and design heritage in Ireland, New York-based Dubliner Claire McGovern is the voice behind the award winning Rhyme Studios…

WAX: The African Fabric at the Heart of Fashion and Art

As the curtains fall on Paris Fashion Week, the city’s artistic energy continues to thrive, seamlessly blending fashion with art. This season, museums across Paris have embraced this synergy, showcasing exhibitions that celebrate the intricate relationship between these two realms. Notably, the Musée de l’Homme has unveiled WAX…