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Behind the Curtain, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By David Krilov
Located in Yardley, PA
"Behind the Curtain" is part of a series called "Authentic Masks" and it is a 34 x 46 inch painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Martin Whatson x Pez 'Behind the Curtain - Migration'
By Martin Whatson
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Martin Whatson x Pez
Title: Behind the Curtain - Migration
Size: 18 9/10 × 31 1/2in (48
Category
2010s Street Art More Prints
Materials
Satin Paper, Giclée
Behind The Curtain, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Christel Haag
Located in Yardley, PA
We don't know what happens behind the curtain. We don't know what is being said about us behind our
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Behind the Curtain" Oil Painting
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Behind the Curtain" is a monochromatic oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
DAVID DREBIN Behind the curtain (Diamond Dust version)
By David Drebin
Located in New York City, NY
DAVID DREBIN
Behind the curtain, 2021 (Diamond Dust version)
59 x 39 inches (150 x 100 cm)
Edition
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Glitter, C Print
Behind the Curtain - Acrylic on Panel by M. Goeyens - 21st Century
By Martine Goeyens
Located in Roma, IT
Behind the Curtain is an original composition realized by the Belgian artist Martine Goeyens
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
"Behind the Curtain" Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract
Located in Austin, TX
By M.A. Bhatti
48" x 36"
Mixed Media on Canvas
This dynamic mixed media contemporary abstract painting is by M.A. Bhatti. It features bursts of green, red, pink, and blue with splas...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
The bird behind the curtain -Timothy Archer, 21st Century, Contemporary painting
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on paper
Signed and dated by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper, Oil
Marilyn Monroe behind the curtain, unique print of 1988 from original negative
By Edward Feingersh
Located in Cologne, DE
the newspaper, while the scene behind him unfolds. The multiple reflections in the mirror add a sense
Category
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Grasslands #16, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
distance, or a body of water behind the curtain of grass in the foreground. I often set up a color
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dedale
By Jan Frans Deboever
Located in West Hollywood, CA
for her behind the curtain with a single candle burning. A painting commenting on just how short life
Category
1920s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Gray Curtain Wall (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Gray Curtain Wall (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
finished phenomenon but also wants to offer them a chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bleasure 7 (The Invented Destiny)
By Ajegbomogun Damilola
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
our hands or celebrate, and just behind the curtain we nod and nod, knowing and knowing because we
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring - XXI century, Figurative watercolour portrait, Symbolic
By Barbara Dyoniziak-Stuss
Located in Warsaw, PL
a dream or is it real? Or maybe even something else? Behind the curtain of the canvas there is
Category
1990s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Thoughtful - XXI century, Figurative pastel portrait, Symbolic, Dark colours
By Barbara Dyoniziak-Stuss
Located in Warsaw, PL
a dream or is it real? Or maybe even something else? Behind the curtain of the canvas there is
Category
1990s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
Reflection - XXI century, Figurative pastel portrait, Symbolic, Dark colours
By Barbara Dyoniziak-Stuss
Located in Warsaw, PL
a dream or is it real? Or maybe even something else? Behind the curtain of the canvas there is
Category
1990s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel, Paper
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Elegant Woman Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Modern Santa Fe, New Mexico Inspired Black & White Abstract Figurative Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Early Modern Black & White Portrait Pen Drawing Study of a Bearded Figure
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Early Modern Black and White Figurative Pen Drawing Study of a Bearded Gentleman
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Sketchbook Page Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Framed Early Modern Black & White Abstract Drawing Studies of Animals and Birds
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
1980s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pencil
Framed Early Modern Black & White Abstract Surrealistic Animal Drawing Studies
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Still Life & Vases Drawing Studies
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Ink
Early Modern Black & White Abstract Study Drawing of Native American Figures
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Early Black & White Abstract Santa Fe Inspired Drawing of Dancing Figures
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Double Sided Early Modern Black & White Figurative Pencil Drawing Study of Doris
Located in Houston, TX
collection of previously undiscovered sketchbooks, this work serves as a peak behind the curtain of his
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Ink
Façade lithograph by John Piper Modern British Art William Walton Eaton Hall
By John Piper CH
Located in London, GB
performance were played behind the curtain, unseen by the audience. The Gothic house to the right was inspired
Category
1970s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
After the Movies, #2 (~50% OFF LIST PRICE - LIMITED TIME ONLY)
By Roger Shimomura
Located in Kansas City, MO
, ethnicity, lovers, behind the curtain, kiss
Roger Shimomura’s paintings, prints, and theatre pieces address
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 50 in W 58 in D 1.5 in
Nu allongé avec bracelet by Tamara de Lempicka
By Tamara de Lempicka
Located in New Orleans, LA
paintings of stylish women, this anonymous nude offers the rare opportunity to peek behind the curtain to
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
H 18 in W 24.38 in D 0.88 in
Blue View (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Night Scroll (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Blue Shift (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Fold (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers can see the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Reveal (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Gray center (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bellow (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Night Scroll (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Pale White Light (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Crop (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Line And Stars (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Yellow Line (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
New Day (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers can see the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Frayed Edge (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
New Wave (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers can see the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue View (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pillar (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Moonscape (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Gray center (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bellow (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Reveal (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fold (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Blue Shift (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Pillar (Abstract Painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each layer of paint is like a veil, through which viewers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Fold (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
finished phenomenon but also wants to offer them a chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Bellow (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
finished phenomenon but also wants to offer them a chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Gray center (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
finished phenomenon but also wants to offer them a chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Shift (Abstract painting)
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
finished phenomenon but also wants to offer them a chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Blue View
By Marcy Rosenblat
Located in London, GB
finished phenomenon but also wants to offer them a chance to peek behind the curtain, so to speak. Each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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- What is the story behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022KAWS is an American artist, toy and clothing designer. Born in New Jersey under the name Brian Donnelly, he became interested in graffiti very early on. He earned a BFA and began working for Disney. His artwork gained popularity and he began traveling and designing toys and clothing while continuing art and sculptures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Who is the artist behind KAWS?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The artist behind KAWS is Brian Donnelly. As a kid in Jersey City, New Jersey, he got into graffiti art, using KAWS as his tag. Today, KAWS creates a diverse range of art and design objects. There are KAWS figures and toys, sculptures, colorful drawings, paintings and prints that appropriate pop phenomena like the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. On 1stDibs, shop a range of KAWS art.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 17, 2024The story behind Hamilton watches goes back to the late 19th century. As railroad tracks were laid across the United States and steam locomotives began traversing vast distances, the American railroad system ran into a problem. Time was not standardized across the country.
Therefore, in 1883, the railroad companies established the four time zones as we know them today. However, train conductors were not always synchronized, leading to deadly railroad accidents. Enter watchmaker Hamilton, founded in 1892. Railway workers would be required to wear a pocket watch to keep on schedule, and the watchmaking industry — especially pocket-watch manufacturers such as Hamilton — benefitted. The company’s timepieces eventually earned the moniker “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.”
Hamilton transitioned from pocket watches to wristwatches in 1914, as it supplied timepieces to American troops fighting in World War I. The new style of watch also appealed to aviators, and Hamilton aeronautical watches became all the rage among pilots, particularly those flying for the new U.S. Airmail service.
The general public’s interest in Hamilton watches grew rapidly in the 1920s. Legendary polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd timed his historic flights over glaciers and chunks of sea ice with a Hamilton pocket watch in the late 1920s. Hamilton’s Piping Rock watch, an Art Deco-inspired design featuring elegant Roman numerals set in black for the hour markers, debuted in 1928 and was gifted to the New York Yankees to celebrate their World Series win that year. The model was also featured in the film Shanghai Express alongside the brand’s Flintridge watch, further expanding Hamilton’s popularity. (Hamilton watches can also be seen in the films The Frogmen, Blue Hawaii, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Men in Black.) In the second half of the 20th century, Hamilton became well known for several innovations: It developed the first-ever battery-operated electric watch, the Ventura, in 1957, as well as the first-ever digital wristwatch, the Hamilton Pulsar Time Computer, in 1970. Three years later, superspy James Bond donned a Pulsar in Live and Let Die.
Today, the company is part of the Swatch Group, and its headquarters and production facilities relocated from Pennsylvania to Switzerland in 2003.
On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Hamilton watches. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The main idea behind Surrealism is to enable subconscious creativity.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The story behind Louis Vuitton is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture. The company's modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton, left his provincial French city of Anchay in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. When he arrived, he toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugénie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company with a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: "Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in packing fashions." Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren't ideal for toting and storing. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments. Travel's popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton's trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships; upright trunks offered hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. Demand increased, and the company grew. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton. In 1914, a Louis Vuitton store opened at 70 Champs-Élysées. The largest travel-goods store in the world at the time, it became the company's flagship. Today, the fashion house remains one of the most iconic producers of leather goods in the world. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The story behind Balenciaga begins with Cristóbal Balenciaga.
As a child in the quiet fishing village of Getaria in Spain's Basque region, he worked alongside his seamstress mother. Showing immense talent, he earned commissions as a teenager from local patron Marquesa de Casa Torres, who paid for his tailoring education in Madrid.
In 1917, Balenciaga established his first fashion house, named Eisa, for his mother, in the trendy resort town of San Sebastián. He soon followed it with boutiques in Madrid and Barcelona, drawing such clientele as the Spanish royal family. When the Spanish Civil War put a hold on his prospects in Spain, the designer moved to Paris, opening a house on Avenue Georges V in 1937.
Balenciaga continued designing until 1968, when he retired after three decades of influential work and his fashion house went dormant. The rights to Balenciaga were acquired by Jacques Bogart SA in 1986. Under designer Michel Goma, who focused on ready-to-wear, the brand experienced a resurgence, with his first collection introduced in 1987.
Find a large selection of Balenciaga apparel and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The story behind the Japanese cat traces back to ancient folklore. In the tale, a cat saves the life of a samurai who turns out to be quite wealthy. To show his thanks, the man made a very generous donation to the temple. In Japanese culture, cat sculptures and figurines are symbols of good luck and known as “maneki-neko.” Find a range of Japanese decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The difference between a drape and a curtain is that drapes are long enough to reach the floor, typically, and are lined with material that is specifically intended to keep out light. Curtains might be short — covering half a window in the kitchen, for example — and while the curtains in your bedroom might keep out some sunlight, they won’t keep out all of it. Drapes are usually made with heavier fabrics such as velvet or a similar material, while curtains usually feature lightweight and sometimes sheer fabrics. Find a collection of antique and vintage drapes and curtains on 1stDibs today.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024The piece of furniture behind a desk is usually called a credenza. It typically features cabinets and drawers for storing and organizing paperwork and office supplies. The word credenza originates from Italian and means trust or belief. During the 16th century, Italian rulers and high-ranking clergy often had tasters perform a credenza, sampling food or drink to ensure that it wasn't poisoned. Historians believe that the room where this testing took place became called "the credenza," and that eventually the term got applied to cabinets where tasting supplies were kept within the room, leading to its association with the modern office cabinet. Explore a diverse assortment of credenzas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024The real story behind Big Eyes is the life of artist Margaret Keane. She was born Peggy Doris Hawkins on September 15, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was two years old, her eardrum was permanently damaged during a mastoid operation. Keane learned to watch the eyes of the person talking to her to understand them, influencing the drawings he began creating as a child. At age 10, she took classes at the Watkins Institute in Nashville. At age 18, she attended the Traphagen School of Design in New York City for a year. She initially earned money by painting clothing and baby cribs in the 1950s until she began painting portraits. Early on, Keane experimented with kitsch. She began painting her signature "Keane eyes" when she started to create portraits of children. Keane's works are now in collections all over the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Madrid, the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo and the Memphis Brooks Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Margaret Keane art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The meaning behind Aya Takano's art is open to interpretation. Soon after obtaining her art bachelor's degree, Takano became an assistant of Takashi Murakami and joined Kaikai Kiki, the artistic community and production studio created in 2001 by Murakami for like-minded artists working in the Superflat style. The Superflat movement, popularized by Murakami, emphasizes the two-dimensionality of figures influenced by Japanese manga and anime while simultaneously exposing the fetishes of Japanese consumerism, including the infantilization and objectification of women. With this reference in mind — as well as inspiration ranging from erotic Edo prints and Gustav Klimt to Claude Monet and the manga of Osamu Tezuka — Takano creates her own mythology from a feminine perspective. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Aya Takano art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The meaning behind Comme des Garçons relates to the signature style the brand's founder, Rei Kawakubo, is known for. In French, the brand's name means "like the boys." It relates to Kawakubo's androgynous styles with asymmetrical, twisted silhouettes that envelope the body. While she once told the New York Times that the “basics of clothing lie in men’s fashion,” Kawakubo believes in the concept of humanness in clothes (she titled her spring 1995 show “Transcending Gender”). On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Comme des Garçons apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, you can use curtains as a room divider. To do so, you will need to mount hanging hardware on the ceiling. One of the biggest benefits of using curtains to divide rooms is that they are easy to maneuver when you want to open up a space or close off an area. Shop a range of curtains on 1stDibs.