Exhibition
Ellsworth Kelly: Prints and Paintings
January 22–April 22
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90048
The first retrospective examination of the artist’s prolific print practice since 1988. The exhibition includes over 100 prints and five paintings. The exhibition is organized thematically in order to explore Kelly’s key formal motifs: grids, contrast and curves.
More info: lacma.org
Articles
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Resnick Pavilion at LACMA
I was down in Los Angeles at the end of last week and between visiting clients, attending the Divine Design benefit, and generally sitting in traffic, it was a miracle I got a minute to myself. I…
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Graphic Europe
"We are designers. We notice things in a different way to other people." That's roughly the ethos that defines the Detour section of Dwell, and the expressed driving force behind the new…
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New LACMA Building
This week, another piece in the ongoing expansion/renovation of the formerly dated and dreary Los Angeles County Museum of Art was revealed.
Dwell Collections
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Geigy's Graphic Design
Design Musem Zurich's current show Good Design, Good Business showcases the great graphic design from 1940-1970 of the Swiss chemical company Geigy.
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The Full Spectrum
Dwell senior editor Aaron Britt delves into color through the decades in "The Full Spectrum" - offering up a whimsical introduction to the power of color and a practical guide to original…
Products
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Mythic Paints
Mythic, a latecomer to the eco-friendly paint industry, is 100% acrylic latex.
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AFM Safecoat Paint
This is a fast-drying paint that is LEED certified.
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Yolo Colorhouse Paint
These zero VOC, 100% acrylic paints feature 40% volume solids, and are available in quarts, gallons, and fives.
Tips
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How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
My trick is to broaden the boring palette of traditional black and green to any color you choose for chalkboard paint. I have covered two walls in my studio to expand my idea surface when needed. …
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Inexpensive Art for Kitchen Splash
Paint (art of your choice) on the back of matte-finish plastic panels with Alkyd paint. Then roller the whole back to fill any clear background left (again with Alkyd paint). Take color samples…
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"Paint Grip" Steel
I like to use "Paint Grip" steel, which is a galvanized steel that's been submerged in a phosphate bath. The metal is designed to receive paint, which is one of the reasons why I chose…
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