A representative figure associated with Lyrical Abstraction in Paris, Georges Mathieu (1921 – 2012) adopted a gestural abstract style distinguished by his predominant use of calligraphic signs and unusually rapid mode of painting. In Black and White Abstract (La mort de la Reine Edith) (1957) the entangled swirling lines were applied directly onto the surface of the canvas from a paint tube. The artist’s sprouting, rhythmic, scribble-like marks sometimes interlace with larger brush strokes. From the early 1950s, Mathieu began to make art before large public audiences, documenting his performative actions through photography and film.
Summertime is when camping starts calling your name — longer days, warmer nights, and that irresistible urge to trade screens for sunsets. But once you start planning, the possibilities can feel surprisingly wide open. Are you looking for a laid-back escape, a little adventure, or something in between? The good news is there’s no single way to camp. Whether you’re roughing it, glamping it, or somewhere comfortably in the middle, camping can be whatever you want it to be — and these fun ideas will help you create your perfect outdoor getaway. Continue reading Great Camping Ideas for the Summer→
Many homeowners deal with the same frustrating cycle every year. The yard looks fresh and green for a short time, then slowly starts to lose its color, patch up, or feel harder to manage. By mid-season, it often feels like too much effort to fix. This usually happens because care stays the same while the environment keeps changing. Weather, soil moisture, and plant needs shift constantly, and your routine has to keep up. The good news is you don’t need complicated methods to stay on track. You need a simple approach that adjusts as conditions change. Once you understand what your yard needs at different times of the year, maintaining it becomes much easier and far more predictable. Continue reading How to Keep Your Yard Looking Great Through Every Season→
The search for deeper healing has led many people to explore practices rooted in ancestral wisdom. Plant medicine has gained attention as individuals look for ways to address emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being beyond conventional methods. These traditions have been practiced for generations in regions such as the Amazon rainforest, where indigenous communities have long used natural substances for healing and insight. Peru, in particular, is known for preserving these traditions, offering a setting where nature and culture remain closely connected.
Wallpaper has a way of transforming any space it’s used in. It can add color, character depth, and detail to any space when used correctly. And these days it’s more accessible and easier to use than ever.
