Inside Blu Dot Cofounder John Christakos’s Midcentury Minneapolis Home
Originally designed for a sculptor by Elizabeth “Lisl” Close, the gallerylike residence makes space for family, grand gatherings, and creative growth.
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By most measures, economics and studio art make for a curious double major in college. But for John Christakos, cofounder and CEO of Blu Dot, the combination made complete sense. "Blu Dot is half art and half business, so it seemed natural" he says. And while the economics side suits the company’s balance sheet, it’s studio art—specifically sculpture—that has always fueled his creative pursuits.
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