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Swiss-born, New York–based artist Ugo Rondinone has long been known for creating works that blur the line between the natural and the spiritual, the playful and the profound. His recent small sculpture, blue pink nun (2025), is part of his ongoing Nuns + Monks series — a body of work that distills human form into cloaked, meditative figures rendered in stone and painted in bold, unexpected color combinations.
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Elegance in home design rarely comes from what screams for attention. True refinement is often found in the quiet details, the subtle materials, and the finishes that reward a closer look. When it comes to flooring, there is an entire world of options that speak volumes without raising their voice. The perfect floor doesn’t simply cover a surface — it transforms a room, sets a tone, and offers a tactile experience that lingers in memory.
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If you’re considering sinking your teeth into Stone Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe (2023) by stone sculptor Louis Sarowsky, you might want to call your dentist first. Crafted from limestone, brownstone, marble, and soapstone, this zero-calorie whopper serves pure rock-solid indulgence with a side of irony. Priced at $7,500 at the Spring Break Art Show, it’s the only burger that costs more than your rent and lasts longer too!
A patio isn’t just an outdoor space. It’s where morning coffee tastes better, summer nights feel longer, and conversations flow effortlessly. Choosing the best patio materials means balancing style, durability, and maintenance. Some options last decades, while others create a statement but need extra care to stay beautiful.
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This stone, imbued with the naturally occurring image of a “Spirit Dancer” was found in a river in California and became part of the recent Viewing Stones exhibit at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, which I was fortunate to see over the Christmas Holidays. In the Suiseki tradition, ornamental stones shaped by nature are found in many forms which suggest familiar objects such as near of distant mountains, seascapes, figures of animals and other imaginative natural forms. Suiseki, also called Viewing Stones, is similar to the art of Bonsai, the art of growing miniature trees.