Found Sounds: Making Instruments From Trash

Fun SoundKen Butler is a Brooklyn-based artist and musician who has built over 400 musical instruments. But these aren’t just any custom-built instruments. Butler builds his pieces from discarded items he finds on the streets of New York City. Hockey sticks, tennis rackets, brooms, golf clubs, pieces of furniture, styrofoam, toothbrushes: all are fair game for his masterpieces. It’s musique concrète… jungle.

Music as a language

wootenMusic is a powerful communication tool–it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question. Bassist and five-time Grammy winner, Victor Wooten, asks us to approach music the same way we learn verbal language–by embracing mistakes and playing as often as possible.

A Human Video

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Recorded at Central Park West.

Street Ballet: Mix of Dance and Digital Art

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10 Ikea Hacks to Take Your Design to the Next Level

decorating-hacksCreate a luxe look on a basic budget with these clever DIY projects

Tired of your existing furniture but don’t have the money for an upgrade? Looking for a DIY project for the weekend? Check out these smart Ikea hacks and see what you can create with a small budget and a big helping of creativity. From elevated units to customized bedroom storage, these furniture upgrades will have you asking, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Dos and Don’ts of Hanging Art Above a Fireplace

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When it comes to hanging art above a mantel, what are the dos and don’ts? How high should you hang the work? Is one piece enough, and what’s the right color scheme? Read on for expert tips.

5 Ways Art Can Improve Your Room Design

Screen Shot 2015-08-26 at 12.27.19 PMArtwork can bring together the elements of a room by being a focal point, a color inspiration, a harmonizer and more

As an interior designer with a fine arts background and an active painter, I find artwork to be the most important element of a room. An equal part of what I do, along with construction, project management and furniture design, is curate art and antiques collections for my clients. Artwork can often make or break a space. Below are five things artwork can do for your room.

How To Display Art In Your Home?

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How to Create an Art Gallery in Your Home

Now, you can learn the essential steps for properly hanging artwork in your own home, without damaging paint and walls. Just one picture or framed poster can affect the total look and feeling of a room—for better or worse. Balanced placement and a professional, neat job make all the difference. Follow this easy infographic to create a home art gallery, using traditional hardware or adapting more modern tension hanging systems.how-to-create-an-art-gallery-in-your-home