Posts Tagged: Photography

Penny Ashford Spirit of Water The Spirit of Water at the Antiques and Artisan Center

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   2 Comments
I have written many times about one of my favorite local haunts. The Antique and Artisan Center in Stamford is a not-so-secret source for all manner of wonderful antiques, accessories and vintage finds for your home. And for the next few weeks, it is also a destination for contemporary art.…
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Stefano Scatà photographer | home of Alessia Sassoli De Bianchi Travel the World with Stefano Scatà

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
A small wrench in the system unfortunately meant a last-minute cancellation for my trip to Paris. While I regroup, I didn’t want to leave you without inspiration so I am making an exception to the rule and sharing a Pinterest find – the work of Italian photographer Stefano Scatà.…
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Skyscapes by Stacy Bass

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   7 Comments
In my daily perusing on Instagram, I realized that I was regularly receiving gorgeous images of Connecticut skies from local photographer Stacy Bass, whose beautiful book, In the Garden, celebrated 18 spectacular gardens here in the Northeast. From crystal clear Skyscapes by Stacy Bass to moody and mysterious, her imagery struck a chord with me and many others so I wasn’t surprised to hear that Stacy decided to officially create a series aptly entitled SKYSCAPES.…
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Fortuny y Madrazo | An Artistic Legacy

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
It wasn’t until I saw the exhibit Fortuny y Madrazo: An Artistic Legacy at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute that I realized what an incredibly rich family history was behind this legendary talent. While we think of Fortuny as a name primarily associated with Venice, it is actually the strength of his familial Spanish heritage that fueled his passions.…
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Interiors | Atelier AM

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
Tis now officially the season of giving and receiving which means I need to catch up on my book reviews! One tome that deserves a place in any design library is Interiors | Atelier AM. With 200 exquisite photographs by François Halard, beautifully printed on heavy stock, the book qualifies as art and design volume in one.…
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At Home in Italy

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   23 Comments
As many of us are celebrating the long weekend here in the States, perhaps some are still on vacation, enjoying the long light of summer somewhere exotic or enchanting. The Italian countryside has for many always held a special allure, with its rich history of art, food, design and seemingly envious lifestyle.…
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In the Garden with Stacy Bass

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   20 Comments
If you are a reader of such local upscale Connecticut magazines as athome, Greenwich or Westport Magazines, or national publications such as Garden Design, Horticulture, Luxe,  House Beautiful, then you have undoubtedly seen the work of talented photographer Stacy Bass. Her award-winning photos of landscapes and interiors eloquently capture the essence of place with a sensuous light and luminosity that transport you directly into the lushness of the landscapes.…
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Black & White Carpet: Stéphane Kossman

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   12 Comments
Between fashion week and the upcoming Oscars, the latest offering at the Samuel Owen Gallery is perfectly timed. Last week I attended the opening for Black & White Carpet, an exhibit featuring the candid red carpet photographs by Stéphane Kossman, below.…
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Dale May: Lego Star Wars at Samuel Owen

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   13 Comments
It’s no secret here that I love Legos. And clearly so does photographer Dale May. What a fun evening I had last week at the Samuel Owen Gallery for the opening of May’s Lego Star Wars exhibit. Known for his conceptual art and stylized celebrity portraits, May walks the line between commercial and fine art.…
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Miniature Mania

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   18 Comments
photo of Oregon State Beavers by Greg Keene Have you ever seen a photograph like this – where it looks like the people or objects are miniature? I’ve often wondered about them and recently did a bit of research. As a little Sunday bonus post, I thought it would be fun to look at this specialty photo feature.…
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