Heritage Talk

July 6, 2020

Peranakan? Azulejos? Majolica? A Brief History of Tiles

From geometric patterns to ornate figurative scenes, azulejos tiles are used to decorate building exteriors as well as used in the interiors of subway stations and private homes in Portugal. From where and when did this tradition arise?

July 6, 2020

Willow Chinoiserie Shoes

How cute are these willow chinoiserie canvas kicks by San Antonio blogger Kristel Gonzaba?

June 18, 2020

Blue and Yellow Azulejos Architecture Print

Capturing the beauty of azulejos tiles of Portugal, illustrator Maja Tomljanovic expresses the geometry of tiles found on Lisbon architecture in a clean and modern style.

June 16, 2020

A Fresh Approach To Chinese Wall Hangings

Chinoiserie wall hangings with a modern sensibility-- that's what London-based artist Diane Hill does so beautifully.

June 15, 2020

Chinoiserie Donuts

South Korean artist Jae Yong Kim hits the sweet spot by combining two cultural icons into a new art form.

June 14, 2020

Kraak. 17th Century Addiction

17th century Europe was gripped by an addiction to kraak. *excuse the pun*