Just back from the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at the Tate. There was a lot to enjoy, and much more to her work than just the famous dots. And yet it is the dots that concern us here, specifically the installation I’m Here, but Nothing, a living room bathed in ultra-violet light and studded with glowing dots.

My companion pointed out that the 50s Danish style of the room’s decor is the same as what I got at home, courtesy of the local junk shop. The catalogue says it’s an image of bourgeois stasis. Just the look I was going for. Thanks. So here you go – 3 easy steps to create a Kusama tribute at your place. Red leotard optional, but highly recommended.

1. Ercol Quaker chairs and round table

2. Danish sideboard, from a selection at Lovely & Company.

3. Cyberglow reflective dot stickers

Trend alert! Jigsaws

That’s right, jigsaws folks. It’s The Next Thing. Jigsaws stuck in frames and thus art for your walls, we’re talking. I’m not saying it doesn’t sound stupid, but artist and designer Julie Verhoeven has framed jigsaws on her wall and it looks sort of ace. See that framed Charles and Diana photo? Jigsaw! And the […]

Kitsch wizards

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Nice an’ white

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