In major cities you probably know that lamp posts use vertical banners to advertise artist exhibitions at major museums. You can actually grab these from Betterwall.com. They purchase from nine major cities, so just to add a little more art to the Chuck Close hanging in your wall, make it the banner ad for the exhibition. You can even shop by color scheme, to fit it perfectly. $400-800. BUY
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June 2, 2008at
1:22 pm
Clipspringer has partnered with Gawker Artists, a division of Gawker Media (known as the parent company for Gizmodo, Lifehacker, and The Consumerist among others) to exhibit art from over 450 artists. See something you like on our Gawker sidebar space? Click on it, then click on the author’s name above his/her personal statement - and you’ll be taken to the artists personal webpage where you can usually make a purchase. You can even just refresh this page to see a range of work. Keep an eye out. ARTISTS
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April 28, 2008at
4:03 pm
Cappellini’s Medicine Cabinet was designed by Thomas Ericksson. The flap door is lined with a mirror and it is constructed of laquer metal. The only problem is it was such great design - it is now seen as an art piece, and part of the New York Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection. The “piece” is from 1992 but the company is still selling them. Does all that justify a $650 pricetag? Depends on your priorities. BUY
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April 23, 2008at
7:26 pm

What happens when a brilliant artist’s parents tell him he’ll never make a living selling art? He goes to engineering school - and becomes an artist. Alexander Calder was a boy genius sculptor, and became famous for his mobiles. Put one of these Calder inspired works above the living room coffee table, or in the home office for that touch of art. Prices Range from $40 - $500. ($425 Shown). BUY
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April 11, 2008at
9:11 am

Mike Simonian and Maaike Evers have designed something fairly clever. “Juxtaposed: Religion” is a bookshelf that places the seven major religious texts all on the same level - literally. The The bookshelf is designed so that each book reaches the same height. Even more interesting is that Mike’s portfolio includes helping to design the X-Box 360. Somehow, we think there are many who will find similarities in the two. $2,500 (Books included). BUY
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April 10, 2008at
12:09 pm

Need to relax? Try grabbing inspiration from the Peaceful Buddha statue. Whom better to take your cues from than a man who had it all as a prince and warrior, and gave it up to find nirvana. Maybe this will inspire you to see what’s really important in life - and if you’re up for it, a little meditation. Great art for any spot. Maybe next to your stock ticker just to even it out. Possible lifelong happiness, for only $135.
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March 31, 2008at
5:45 am
Add art, and functionality to your living room with a vintage movie light. Repoductions have recently become more popular, but this is the real thing, and re-wired for actual use (probably want to downscale any bulb that exceeds a few hundred watts, unless you plan on opening a casting call in your living room soon). A great addition, with an equally great backstory. $3,200 from Sonrisa.
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March 17, 2008at
12:31 pm

DNA 11 is making art personal. Literally. You send in a sampling of your DNA (from your mouth…don’t worry), choose your style, color, size and frame. They capture your DNA image, and print the image in house on a Giclee printer. Each bright line is a connector on your double-helix. We can guarantee you won’t see another piece like yours….unless your name is Dolly and you’re a sheep. Can even be a gift (Don’t worry, no stealth DNA capture requred). Starts at $390.
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February 27, 2008at
5:23 am
Art without the killing. This Roost Moose Head is full sized and completely hand-carved. Put this in your home office, or above your fireplace and let guests do a double-take. Temptation to use as a coat rack? Other animals available including Redbuck, Ibex, and Sheep. Sorry, no Jackyls or Snipes. Diverse uses….and only $870.
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February 24, 2008at
5:01 am

How many times have you thought to yourself, “You know what this wall needs? This wall needs an oversized Chinese Propoganda Poster of Me.” We are thrilled to be the first to tell you, your search is over. Maopost.com will take out the current characters and paint your face in for only $169-$269. I would guess this makes a fantastic gift as well….. Comrades.
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February 23, 2008at
5:21 am