Some of the best presents to give your loved ones are things they would never buy for themselves—whether it’s non-essential, something seemingly extravagant, useless but pretty or even self-indulgent. And yet, these oftentimes make for the most beautiful, engaging gifts. From throw blankets to clocks, prints and lamps, our House Proud gift guide includes items for all kinds of tastes and all kinds of budgets. …
The ever-charming work of Brooklyn-based artist Steve “ESPO” Powers will brighten any wall—even if it’s an image of walking garbage, like his “Drag Yourself To Work Day” print. This bold, three-color piece is a 12″ x 12″ screenprint on 334 gram Coventry Rag and was printed in an edition of 100. It’s so delightfully morose that it will spark up even the dullest Mondays.
In the last 10 years, Beijing’s 798 art district has been progressively transforming from a quiet epicenter of Chinese contemporary art into a mainstream leisure and tourist spot. In a city where development doesn’t often make aesthetics a top priority, the area has managed to keep its identity as an art- and design-oriented hub and, beside the flocks of tourists coming to 798 during the …
