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How to Transform Your Kitchen With Vintage Metal Backsplashes

kitchen counter backsplash Photo: PIXABAY/RYAN DOKA
Image Source: Pixabay/Ryan Doka

If you want to upgrade your kitchen without a full renovation, vintage metal backsplashes are a great way to do it. These stylish features can bring charm and beauty to your kitchen while also being practical. Whether you love a cozy, rustic look or a more modern style, vintage metal can fit right in.

These backsplashes are not just about looks. They are strong, easy to clean, and can make your kitchen shine. Let’s explore how you can bring this unique style into your home.
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Ron Arad, In Reverse, at Paul Kasmin Gallery

Ron Arad In Reverse Installation View
In Reverse Installation View (All Photos By Gail)

It’s been six years since I saw Industrial Designer Ron Arad’s phenomenal No Discipline exhibit at NYC’s Museum of Modern Art and was immediately smitten by the artist’s unique vision of transforming the functional and mundane into extraordinary works of art. Early last week, Geoffrey and I attended a talk by Arad at the Neuehouse Private Workspace Collective, during which he talked about his upcoming exhibit at Paul Kasmin Gallery and compared creating In Reverse, his new series of compressed Fiat cars, to the process of pressing flowers between the pages of a book. It was an excellent primer to set expectations high for the exhibit, which opened on February 12th. Continue reading Ron Arad, In Reverse, at Paul Kasmin Gallery