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Five Fine Art Trends

Up and Coming Art Styles

Fashion fads aren’t the only trends that come and go; art styles fluctuate in popularity as well.  While it’s important to pick a piece based upon your own personal preferences, there are a few trends that are currently gaining traction.  Below are five fine art changes to watch for:

-          Paper Art:  A popular medium in the 1960s, paper artwork is finding its way back on the walls at both residences and businesses.  This trend includes lithographs, etchings, antique maps, watercolor, photographs, and even botanicals.

-          Museum Glass:  The best option for protecting artwork, museum glass or “conservation glass” has a nearly invisible finish which prevents any glare from reflecting on the piece.  The framing glass also blocks up to 99 percent of UV light rays, which not only protects the art, it helps to enhance the colors in the piece as well.

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-          Gallery Wrap:  A method of stretching canvas around the sides of the wooden frame to hide the hardware (staples or tacks), the sides of the canvas are also prepared and primed in the same manner as the face.  The artwork extends along the sides which allows for the painting to be hung without a frame or framed in a “floating” frame, where the sides are visible and the frame minimal.

-          Mixing it Up:  Notwithstanding the “theme” of your home, your artwork should reflect your desires, passions and individuality, so don’t feel the need to stick to one style.  Incorporate a variety of traditional, transitional and contemporary artwork into your home as each piece will stand on its own and add an element of surprise!

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-          Thin Is In:  The mid-modern style of framing is making a comeback.  Homeowners are opting for thinner frames to compliment some of their artwork.

Come visit Art Post Gallery to explore these latest styles as well as classic favorites. With our broad selection and sharp aesthetic eye, we can truly offer something for every art lover.

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