120 articles
Space age: design and posters
- 25 Pulp Sci-Fi Posters of the 1930s-1950s: When Magazine Covers Invented Colorful Space ImageryThe covers of pulp sci-fi magazines between 1930 and 1950 literally invented the colors of space: Martian reds, Venusian greens, sidereal blues. These p... 14 min read
- 26 Aesthetic "cosmic desert": Mars meets American SouthwestBetween Martian landscapes and the soul of the American Southwest is born the cosmic desert, a fascinating aesthetic that blends space science and deser... 10 min read
- 27 2025 Holographic Palettes Inspired by SpaceThe 2025 holographic palettes inspired by space transform decoration with vibrant cosmic colors. Holographic nebulae, auroras and planetary hues create ... 8 min read
- 28 Northern Lights: Nordic Spirituality and Modern Wall ArtThe Northern Lights carry the spirituality of Nordic peoples. Discover how these sacred luminous veils transform your spaces into modern sanctuaries, cr... 8 min read
- 29 The Cosmic Sublime: Terror and Wonder in DecorThe cosmic sublime transforms your interiors into portals to infinity. This powerful aesthetic, oscillating between terror at the immensity of the unive... 9 min read
- 30 Chesley Bonestell and the 'space artists' (1940-1960): when painters imagined space before astronautsBetween 1940 and 1960, Chesley Bonestell and a generation of visionary artists painted space with astonishing accuracy, twenty years before the first ph... 9 min read
- 31 Spiritual Cosmic Abstraction: From Kandinsky to Hilma af Klint, When Celestial Unseen Became Wall ArtAt the turn of the 20th century, Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint revolutionized art by translating the celestial unseen into shapes and colors. Discover ho... 7 min read
- 32 The Atomic Age Design (1945-1965): When the Atom and Space Merged into Post-War Decorative ArtBetween 1945 and 1965, the Atomic Age Design merged space optimism and atomic energy into a revolutionary decorative aesthetic. Starburst motifs, electr... 9 min read
- 33 Renaissance Skylines to Modern Planetariums: 500 Years of Obsession with Painting the Cosmos Above Our HeadsSince the Renaissance, we have been transforming our ceilings into cosmic portals. From Giotto's frescoes to contemporary LED projectors, this obsession... 11 min read
- 34 Gerard O'Neill’s Space Colonies (1970s): When NASA Commissioned Utopian Paintings to Imagine Our Future in SpaceIn 1975, NASA commissioned extraordinary paintings to visualize our future in space. Gerard O’Neill’s cylindrical colonies, translated into photorealist... 10 min read
- 35 Chesley Bonestell and the Birth of Space Art: The Man Who Invented Spatial Aesthetics Before ApolloIn 1944, Chesley Bonestell publishes visions of Saturn with stunning realism that invent Space Art. An architect turned star painter, he shaped spatial ... 9 min read
- 36 Space Neon: From Cyberpunk to Modern BedroomSpace neon has conquered our interiors by importing the cyberpunk aesthetic into our modern bedrooms. This luminous revolution transforms your space int... 10 min read
- 37 Cosmic Maximalism: The More Cosmic, The BetterCosmic maximalism transforms your interior into an interstellar journey. Dive into this bold aesthetic where galaxies meet velvet, where every surface r... 9 min read
- 38 Mars: From God of War to Space Hope in ArtFrom god of war to promise of exploration: the artistic metamorphosis of Mars reveals our own evolution. Discover how this symbolic duality transforms a... 9 min read
- 39 The Symbolism of Lunar Phases in Contemporary ArtThe symbolism of lunar phases permeates contemporary art far beyond literal representations. From the new moon of renewal to the waning crescent of cons... 9 min read
- 40 Venus in Culture: From Goddess to Planet in ArtFrom Botticelli to space telescopes, Venus has fascinated artists and observers for three millennia. Explore how this mythological figure turned planet ... 7 min read
- 41 Blue Moon: Myths and Artistic RepresentationsThe blue moon crosses the centuries as a fascinating myth, from its astronomical origins to romantic and surreal artistic representations. Explore this ... 8 min read
- 42 Zodiac Constellations: Their Renaissance in Modern DecorZodiac constellations are reclaiming our interiors with an unexpected elegance. Discover how these celestial charts transform modern spaces into meaning... 11 min read
- 43 Why We Anthropomorphize Planets in Art?Anthropomorphism of planets in art transforms cosmic abstraction into captivating human narratives. This millennia-old practice creates an emotional bri... 12 min read
- 44 The Sun as a Universal Symbol: From Antiquity to Modern WallsThis 5000-year journey reveals how the sun, revered by pharaohs and reinvented by modern art, now transforms our spaces with an intact symbolic power. A... 9 min read
- 45 Black Holes in the Collective Imagination: Art and RepresentationBlack holes exert on our imagination a fascination comparable to their gravitational attraction. Discover how these cosmic objects have become powerful ... 10 min read
- 46 Symbolism of the Crescent Moon in Art Across CulturesThe crescent moon traverses civilizations with a remarkable symbolic power. From Mesopotamia to the Ottoman Empire, from Byzantine art to Japanese print... 8 min read
- 47 Why Distant Galaxies Are More Reassuring Than Our Solar System?Strangely, it's galaxies millions of light-years away that bring us the most serenity into our interiors. Discover the three psychological mechanisms th... 12 min read
- 48 Why Have Comets Always Fascinated Artists?Since time immemorial, comets have captivated the imagination of artists. These celestial travelers symbolize transformation, embody the ephemeral and o... 6 min read
