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Modern art is the creative world’s response to the rationalist practices and perspectives of the Industrial Age at the turn of the 20th century. Artists worked to represent their experience of the “modern” life in innovative ways, defining what exactly art should be and do for a culture.

One of the first artists to step away from traditional painting was Henri Matisse, who led Fauvism in the 1900’s. Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso emerged as masters of modern art – their art inevitably interpreted in relation to their eventful life stories. Infamous as rivals, but more contemporaries in nature, Matisse and Picasso developed a new visual language that gave birth to Fauvism and Cubism – the most popular art movements the world has seen till today.

A LOOK AT FAUVISM AND MATISSE
“To copy the objects in a still life is nothing. One must render the emotions they awaken.”

– Henri Matisse

A philanthropist of wearable and culinary art, Tahir Sultan has had a vivid lineage with feet submerged in Indian and Kuwaiti cultures that have shaped his unconventional explorations on deconstruction and experimentation. The collaborative synergies of different traditions and cultures cede him to constantly push the envelope. His creative olio of mixed and matched elements encapsulate the traditional details and manipulate the preordained notions- both on runways and suppers.

Over a tête-à-tête with The House Of Things, we caught up with Tahir as he took us through his top picks for a stunning table, favourite recipes, and style tips for the festive season.

If you could pick only 3 spices, what would they be?

I can’t. But salt pepper and chilies are a vital part of my diet.

What are

With COVID-19 keeping us cooped up at home, many of us are struggling to work productively. Follow our tips to get yourself inspired.

LISTEN

Raw Mango’s nostalgic, lyrical album GHAR proves there’s truly no place like home.

https://music.apple.com/in/album/ghar-sounds-of-raw-mango/1506130461

READ

Demystifying Self-Pleasure And How To Practice It Mindfully

https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/self-pleasure-mindfulness?utm_source=The+Daily+Good&utm_campaign=a8cc52bfc2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_09_08_56&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfbed2f865-a8cc52bfc2-146545141

SEE

Fascinating virtual tours of some of the best museums and art galleries around the world.

https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/art-museums-art-galleries-offering-virtual-tours/#s-cust0

LEARN

A morning Reiki meditation to move energy in your body.

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Home has always been our safe space—somewhere we can make our own and nest up from the outside world—and in this moment of uncertainty, we're all feeling that more than ever. We realize how important it is to create a place that uplifts and inspires; we’re here to provide a dose of positivity and inspiration when you need it most.

SLOW DOWN

Slow things down and enjoy a meal without deadlines, interruptions, & technology. Set the table for lazy conversation or a much-needed moment of solitude.

WARM TEXTILES

Fresh, tactile furnishings are a great way to update your home, but they’re also great for keeping you warm on Movie nights!

COFFE

We’re rushing headlong into that time of the year again – party season. We all know planning the perfect soiree is a labour of love. It is important to create a space that’s every bit as inviting to guests as it is comfortable for you. However, there is no tried and true pattern.

Hosting a party for friends or family should feel like a thing of joy, not a chore. It’s an excuse to wind down, and enjoy good company over a delicious meal. But, as every host or hostess knows: good food on a table does not a dinner party make. By opting a style of entertaining that is formal, relaxed or expressive; you can be assured that you will have a good time as well.

Looking for a crib sheet on how to do your home when entertaining? Whether its Thanksgiving dinner or Taco Tuesday, here are a few tips and tricks which should be followed for any occasion where guests come knocking on your door.

INVITATION IS KEY

This International Women’s Day, we would love to pay tribute to these exceptional ladies who have upped the design ante in the world of design.

GEETANJALI KASLIWAL

Geetanjali Kasliwal, the Managing Director of Anantaya has conceptualised the festival 'Maahi Roj: Earth Day Everyday' based on sustainable practices for the Earth, annually since 2013. A mother of three girls, she actively promotes women’s empowerment and social responsibility while mentoring the next generation.

SARAH SHAM

A far cry from the legacy she was born into – Essajees, a 106 year old, family-run enterprise, Sarah Sham founded Essajees Atelier, which is involved in both commercial and residential proje

The reigning star of Indian heritage textile revival, Sanjay Garg has a very distinctive style – he’s all about resumption, so we wondered…what would the man who loves conscious design as much as him choose from an online design space like The House Of Things? Scroll down for his top picks below.

Make an elegant presentation with this rustic wooden platter, perfect to display an assortment of fruits or even some cheese & crackers.

A globe of etched glass suspended on a stem of brass, this lamp is beautifully minimalistic. The accents on the arm are aged by a patina that i

Your home is the mirror of you. Yet the perfect sofa with the plush cushions is not what makes a home, neither is the well-appointed bar or kitchen. You are a collage of everything you’ve ever experienced and everywhere you ever went. Therefore, your home is a feeling and a space to feel comfortably you.

In an increasingly digital era that has a tendency to create a sense of isolation, architects and designers are recognizing the intimate relationship an individual has with his or her immediate physical surroundings. They are increasingly transitioning to imbue spaces with deeper sensory resonance, creating memorable spaces that calm, energize, uplift, and create happiness.

Emotional design strives to create products, spaces, and experiences that elicit appropriate emotions, in order to create a positive experience for the user. To do so, designers consider the connections that can form between users and the objects they use, and the emotions t

Poetry of handcraft and wonders of expert curation are the sources behind Home Artisan’s design philosophy. Husband-wife duo Namrata and Samkit Jain founded the design house with the sole objective of offering a unique selection of modern and elegant home decor products for a discerning audience. Read on as the duo tells us more about the beauty and simplicity defining their brand.

The House Of Things: Is India transitioning from a crafts hub to a design destination? Since when have you been feeling the change?

India has always been known for its rich heritage of artisanal crafts such as block-printing, metalwork, papier-mâché, and pottery. Ironically, these crafts have always been popular outside our country, more than they have been inside it. This is primarily because our artisans, while masters of their craft, often find it challenging to understand the design sensibilities of their urban audience. And so that’s that we have been trying to do